Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
University of Canberra - Canberra
Overview
The University of Canberra’s writing program is the oldest of its kind in Australia, with a long and established record of excellence. The Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) is staffed by award-winning, industry-active novelists, poets, screenwriters, editors and publishers who’ll help you emerge from your degree with an impressive portfolio of dynamic, creative and professional work.
You’ll have the opportunity to experiment in different modes of creative writing, including prose fiction, poetry, writing for young people, screenwriting and narrative non-fiction. You’ll learn to build narratives, craft language and hone your critical skills, and will graduate with a broad and flexible set of skills and knowledge.
Majors
Areas of study
Creative writing, narrative non-fiction, poetry, prose fiction, screenwriting, writing for young people.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Author, copywriter, journalist, playwright, screenwriter, scriptwriter, communications manager, publisher, editor, media analyst, technical writer, web content manager.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 82.25 | 94.85 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 71.4 | 80.6 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 53.45 | 60.45 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Canberra website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Canberra
Campus
Canberra
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Arts
Indicative ATAR
53.45
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of Canberra. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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