Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) / Bachelor of International Studies

Course Details

This degree combines a professional degree with immersion in another language and culture, enhancing professional training and career options. The combined course seeks to augment the value of the creative writing degree by broadening awareness and understanding of another language and culture. Students gain practical experience and theoretical engagement in the discipline of contemporary creative writing. They apply their skills across a number of key genres and narrative forms. An emphasis on critical skills leading towards the development of independent writing projects prepares students for professional practice.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: Students must complete 240 credit points consisting of 24 credit points of core subjects, a 48-credit-point major and potential 48-credit-point second major (subject to application), 24 credit points of cross-disciplinary electives and a 96-credit-point country major choice. Students who do not meet the requirements to study the second major complete 48 credit points of electives. Students spend their fourth year at a university overseas.

Career options include editor, publisher, scriptwriter, literary agent, communication coordinator, arts and cultural administrator, copywriter, novelist, feature writer, publications officer, freelance writer and book marketing coordinator.