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Bachelor of Creative Industries (Writing and Publishing)

Study Creative Industries (Writing and Publishing) at Flinders

Learn from writing and publishing industry leaders and fast track your creative career.

Professional writing skills are in high demand across the creative industries, and this degree will help prepare you for employment in a diverse and fast-paced creative economy. You don’t need a desire to become an author, the portable writing skills you’ll gain could lead you to a career in editing and publishing, digital media, advertising and marketing, festivals and events, and more. Taught by professional writers and with close links to industry, this degree will maximise your opportunities upon graduation. 

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Why study Creative Industries (Writing and Publishing) at Flinders

  • Study diverse genres and forms (romance, sci-fi, fantasy, literary, etc; series, novels, short stories, etc)
  • Be taught by award-winning/best-selling writers who are prominent in their fields and highly experienced in the publishing industry
  • Experience a strong sense of community within each creative writing cohort
  • Benefit from close ties to other creative cohorts (visual media, drama, film etc)
  • Build a strong portfolio to gain employment in the industry or to be used for applications into another degree such as the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)

Your career

You will graduate with the skills required to write creatively and/or commercially. Writers are commonly perceived as being self-employed, but many find employment in government, media, and for non-writing arts organisations. Writing well is an ability sought after across all art-forms and industries. 

Potential occupations include:

  • writer
  • editor
  • consultant
  • marketing and communications
  • digital content producer

Potential employers include:

  • publishers
  • media corporations
  • screen and theatre production companies
  • games design companies
  • freelance work and independent productions

Connect with industry

In this degree, you may have the opportunity to connect and work with industry partners such as Mighty Kingdom and Writers SA.

Mighty Kingdom was founded in 2011 by a small team of dreamers who loved making games, and wanted to change the way they were made. They are now a studio of over 70 creatives, all unified with these ideals: To be happy. To love the work. To make awesome games.

Writers SA is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to foster, develop and promote writers and writing. Established in 1985, Writers SA was the first writers’ centre in Australia, and continues to act as a resource for writers of all ages and experiences, assisting both new and established writers on every aspect of writing craft and publishing.

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What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

Core creative writing studies exploring the nature and stimuli of literary ideation. 

The practical considerations of writing a short story.

Theory and exercises designed to broaden students’ understanding and applications of creative writing.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

An introduction to the publishing industry through case studies and exercises that will prepare students for the workplace as well as hone their own editing skills.

Close examination and practical exploration of genre and its role in the marketplace that will further broaden students’ skillsets to enable them to be better readers as well as writers.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

Further exploration of short forms as well as critical and editorial practices.

An introduction to larger structures, such as novels and series of novels

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

Students will:

  • brainstorm and develop ideas under guidance from lecturers and in peer cohorts
  • develop skills necessary for turning ideas into stories, novels, and series of novels
  • practice engagement with industry professionals, such as editors and publishers.

Study abroad

There are opportunities to take your studies overseas with a student exchange program.

Innovation and
enterprise topics

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for changes in the global job market.

These innovation and enterprise electives prepare you for the careers of tomorrow by developing what we like to call ‘personal enterprise skills’ – the innate ability to adapt to whatever life throws at you, professionally and personally.

How to apply

1

Choose your preferred course.

 

2

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

 

3

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

 

4

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

For applicants using their SACE (Year 12) results (or equivalent), entry is subject to achieving a minimum selection rank of 60.

Explore our pathways

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are the Bachelor of Media Arts and the Bachelor of Arts.

How to apply

1

Select your course.

 

2

Check entry requirements.

 

3

Check your eligibility for credit.

 

5

Obtain certified documents.

 

6

Submit your application and documents.

View further details

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

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Last Updated: 01 Nov 2021
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