Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing) (Bedford Park)

The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing) aims to equip students with practical skills in writing, research and editing, so as graduates they are experienced in the variety of forms required in both literary and professional contexts. The degree will provide students with an understanding of literary genres, styles, and forms, which includes an understanding of their historical, social and cultural contexts and support students to develop an understanding of the culture of writing and publishing in Australia.

Graduates of this degree students will be able to produce creative work to a high standard using conceptual, practical and technical skills and be able to evaluate high-level knowledge of the processes involved in the production of creative work in both themselves and others. Students will be able to justify sound knowledge of theories, factual content and research methods including an awareness of practices and appraise knowledge of aspects of the arts industries relevant to their chosen program.

This degree prepares graduates for employment in a wide range of employers in the arts and communications industries nationally and internationally. Potential occupations may include freelance writer, publishing assistant and copywriter; potential employers may include newspapers, magazines and television stations.

On completion of this degree there is an opportunity to apply for a one-year Honours degree. For further information visit www.flinders.edu.au/honours.