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Bachelor of Creative Industries (Writing and Publishing)
Study Creative Industries (Writing and Publishing) at Flinders
Start your career as an editor, publisher or writer for a range of industries.
Professional writing skills are in high demand across all industries, and this degree will help prepare you for employment in our diverse and fast-paced economy. In this flexible degree you'll study diverse forms of writing across multiple genres and build a path based on your unique interests, with topics available from across the creative industries, arts and broader university, allowing you to create your own unique story.
Taught by award-winning authors with close links to industry, you'll gain real-world experience to help you gain employment across a range of industries. 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.
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Why study Creative Industries (Writing and Publishing) at Flinders
- 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)
- Build your degree based on your unique interests from across the Creative Arts, Industries or broader University – e.g. Visual Effects and Entertainment Design, Film and Television, Costume Design.
- 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
- 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)
- Gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects
- You’ll collaborate with other students from across the university, not just from the Creative Arts and Industries, but in Science, Engineering, Health, and more
- Gain the skills you need for a career as an editor, publisher or writer across a broad range of industries
- Non-portfolio entry degree
Your career
You will graduate with the skills required to write, edit or publish creatively and/or commercially. Writers, editors and publishers 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
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I chose to study Writing and Publishing at Flinders because of the practical experience and flexibility that is possible within this degree. I am able to explore my other interests like philosophy, English and social media studies while also perfecting and gaining experience in my craft.
Lydia Alabaster, Bachelor of Creative Industries (Writing and Publishing)
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What you will study
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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.
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 | 79.40 | 82.35 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 53.90 | 60.85 |
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) | 22 | 38% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | <5 | <5 |
| Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| 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) | 22 | 38% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | 0 | 0 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 5 | 9% |
| International Students | 5 | 9% |
| All students | 58 | 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.
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Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.
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 entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
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.
Course enquiries
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Last Updated: 27 Sep 2024