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Creative Writing

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Overview

  • Do you have a passion for storytelling and want to hone your writing skills in a supportive and creative environment? Develop an understanding of creative writing practices, theories, and philosophies that inform professional writers and the writing industry.
  • Experiment with diverse writing forms, genres, and styles, and learn to write, edit, and proofread to a publishable standard.
  • Think critically about writing, create compelling narratives in fiction and non-fiction, and connect with vibrant writing communities.
  • Work collaboratively with other emerging and established writers, editors, and publishers to produce online and print publications. Engage in industry opportunities such as internships and volunteer positions, writers’ panels and festivals, and other literary events.

Career outcomes

As a graduate, you are equipped for various roles across the creative and communications industries as freelancers, or in corporate and community sectors such as arts, business, communications, law, education, and the media.

You can apply for roles as a:

  • professional writer (fiction, non-fiction, or poetry)
  • editor
  • publisher
  • travel writer
  • script writer
  • reviewer
  • corporate writer
  • game writer
  • workshop facilitator
  • media worker
  • digital copywriter.

Makes me really proud

To be able to have a publishing career from Toowoomba – where I went to school and university – is something that makes me really proud.

Rory - Arts and Communication

What you'll study

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Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.

Relevant degrees for this major

Bachelor of Arts

Future-proof your career and develop expertise with a flexible and transferable qualification. Personalise your studies with over 30 majors and minors, gain practical experience through work-based courses, and even study abroad to enrich your personal development and career opportunities.

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Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business

Combine business with specialised study areas like journalism or social justice. Customise your degree, gain industry experience, and graduate career-ready with two qualifications—saving time and boosting your employability with versatile skills and professional connections

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Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws

Explore a dynamic double degree that blends science with arts to broaden your career horizons. Tailor your studies to your interests and graduate with versatile, in-demand skills for roles in education, research, policy, communication, and beyond.

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Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

Combine your passion for the arts with legal expertise in a dynamic double degree. Graduate faster, explore diverse majors and legal fields, and gain a competitive edge for a wide range of careers —with two qualifications

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Bachelor of Communication and Creative Industries

Study core communication, media, and creative subjects, develop strategic and problem-solving skills, explore interdisciplinary majors, build leadership and collaboration abilities. Expand your learning and life experience with the opportunity to study abroad for global experience.

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