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Course facts at a glance.
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)
Study Creative Writing at Flinders
Write your own creative future.
Prepare to work as an editor, researcher, writer, publisher or author with this specialised creative writing degree. You'll dive into genre fiction, learning from award-winning authors and industry leaders. Our creative writing educators are genre specialists across sci-fi, fantasy, romance and more.
Throughout this degree, you'll gain real-world experience to help you gain employment in the industry in both new and traditional fields. In your final year of study, you'll have the opportunity to work on a real-world project and publish your own work. With small class-sizes and hands-on learning, you'll join a community of likeminded creatives who will become your support network from day one.
Apply via SATAC
Why study Creative Writing at Flinders
- Specialised degree for creative writers.
- Study diverse genres and forms (romance, sci-fi, fantasy, literary, series, novels, short stories).
- No.1 in SA in Creative Arts for learner engagement, skills development, student support and teaching quality (The Good Universities Guide 2023 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only).
- Ranked above world standard for Research in Performing Arts and Creative Writing (ERA 2018 Outcomes, Flinders University).
- Connect with industry from day one with regular contact with global industry professionals, including bespoke guest lectures, workshops, networking events, and placement opportunities. Our students have worked with award-winning authors, publishers, literary agents, producers, screenwriters and editors.
- Experience a strong sense of community within each creative writing cohort.
- Small, bespoke classes taught by award-winning and best-selling writers who are prominent in their fields and highly experienced in the publishing industry.
- Gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects.
- Gain the skills you need for a career as an editor, publisher or writer across a broad range of industries.
Your career
Flinders graduates include award-winning actors, animators, directors, cinematographers, editors, producers and writers. Your diverse range of skills and portfolio of creative achievements will make you attractive to a wide range of employers in the arts and communication industries internationally.
Potential occupations include:
- freelance writer
- publishing assistant
- copywriter
- editorial assistant
- researcher.
Potential employers include:
- newspapers
- magazines
- television stations
- other media production companies.
What you will study
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Third year A typical third year may include: |
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Practical experience
Develop your communication and presentation skills, participate in writing workshops and build your writing portfolio.
Study abroad
There are opportunities to take your studies overseas with a student exchange program.
Hear from our students
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Working with professionals and professional skill development have been incredible for me, especially since I was able to develop my own anthology and be able to come out of university as a published author. We worked closely with publishers, made lots of other contacts, did lots of editing and graphic design, so it has opened up a world of additional opportunities that I never thought possible.
Flinders is just a really welcoming space in generally, the creative spaces in the study rooms especially help us to do our work. We did a lock-in once overnight, so it is safe to say that we love the facilities on campus.”
Abby Guy
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing) (Honours)
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Being given the opportunity to consistently build upon my own skills and put whatever I want out in the world has been great. I can explore so many varieties of fiction, science fiction, autobiographical writing, romance, fantasy just to name a couple, but I can use them as inspiration to write my own thesis and look into what inspires me.
I like that I am taught by people who are actually working in the industry and have continuously been publishing their own work. Dr Amy Matthews is a fantastic author and works with some of the best publishers. Dr Sean Williams has worked with some massive companies like LucasFilm and wrote Star Wars books.”
Harrison Stewart
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing) (Honours)
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I really enjoy the fact that I am pretty much writing all the time and creatively do what I am passionate about. I love that I am given the opportunity to do just that, and really develop my skills exponentially further than I thought. I learnt lots of other things and developed a lot of professional leadership skills that I might never touch on later in life, but I still have those extra skills to help myself.
The atmosphere at Flinders is awesome because we’re so separate from the city and it feels like I can really get into my creative headspace compared to being in the city. Being around a community of real-world writers and publishers gives you hope and inspires you to get somewhere in life.”
Zoe Panteladis
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing) (Honours)
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I love how many different things this degree teaches you. I didn’t think that I would be learning Photoshop and other essential multimedia in a Creative Writing topic, so that’s been a very interesting challenge.
The atmosphere at Flinders is amazing, everything looks so up-to-date and advanced. I live more than an hour away and getting here from home is really easy with all the available transport options.”
Ez Knill
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)
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I didn’t expect the amount of collaborative work we would be doing and also like that I am given the chance to branch out into many different areas. There is a smorgasbord of things I’m learning which is helping me develop a broad skillset. I believe Flinders offers one of the best Creative Writing degrees in the state, if not the country.”
Penny Foster
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)
ATAR and Student Profile Information
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 98.10 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 77.63 | 82.13 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 51.20 | 60.05 |
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 58 | 23% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | 28 | 11% |
| Work and life experience | 23 | 9% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 94 | 38% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 36 | 15% |
| International Students | <5 | <5 |
| All students | 247 | 100% |
Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree
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 the careers of tomorrow.
How to apply
Choose your preferred course.
Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.
Choose other courses to include in your preferences.
Visit SATAC and submit your application online.
Apply via SATAC
Applicants must also submit:
- a written statement - responding to why they wish to study the course
- a Curriculum Vitae - including details of publications, performance, work history, training or other experience they consider relevant to their application
- a portfolio of writing - one or more genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry etc).
From 30 September, applications submitted through SATAC for this course, will be sent details on how to complete this requirement.
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.
When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:
How to apply
Select your course.
Check the entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
Applicants are required to submit a written statement, CV and a creative portfolio and submit a signed coversheet.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or 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.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.
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Last Updated: 27 Sep 2024