Bachelor of Arts

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Professional and Creative Writing

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

Overview

Gain expertise, practical experience and develop creative skills. In all units, the emphasis is on publication or the achievement of professional standards. Initially, you undertake various forms of constructive, descriptive and narrative writing, progressing to editing, non-fiction and fiction writing, script writing and poetry writing.

Career outcomes

You may find employment in freelance editing and writing, finance, health and manufacturing industries, government departments, media and entertainment industries, publishing companies, tourism, hospitality and service industries.

Units

Note: The following writing-related elective may be taken in addition to the prescribed major sequence:

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