Bachelor of Arts, Major in Literature and Creative Writing
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-29 | - |
| 2025-03-03 | - |
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Creative Writing at Swinburne University equips students with critical thinking, creativity, and a deep understanding of literary theory and practice. Through a combination of core, major, and elective units, students develop their writing skills and prepare for careers in writing, editing, publishing, and related fields. The program fosters students' imagination and provides opportunities to engage with the literary community through guest lectures, workshops, and field trips.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Literature and Creative Writing, is a three-year full-time undergraduate degree at Swinburne University. The program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze, interpret, and create literary works. Graduates of the program will be prepared for careers in writing, editing, publishing, and other fields related to literature and creative writing.
Objectives:
- To develop students' critical thinking and analytical skills
- To foster students' creativity and imagination
- To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of literary theory and practice
- To prepare students for careers in writing, editing, publishing, and other fields related to literature and creative writing
Outline:
The program consists of 100 credit points of core units, 100 credit points of major units, and 100 credit points of elective units.
Core Units:
- Technology and Society
- Skills and Strategies for Social Change
- Changemakers in Action
- BA Professional Practice
Major Units:
- Writing Fiction
- Reading and Writing Genre Texts
- Diversity in Australian Writing
- Exploring Iconic Texts
- Prose Poetics
- Reading, Writing, and Criticism
- Scripting for Screen and Beyond
- Literary Industry Practice
Elective Units:
Students may choose elective units from a wide range of disciplines, including:
- Arts and Humanities
- Business
- Communication
- Education
- Health
- Science
- Social Sciences
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Essays
- Exams
- Presentations
- Creative writing portfolios
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are actively involved in research and creative writing. The program also offers a range of opportunities for students to engage with the wider literary community, including guest lectures, workshops, and field trips.
Careers:
Graduates of the program may pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:
- Writing
- Editing
- Publishing
- Journalism
- Public relations
- Marketing
- Communications
- Education
- Law
- Business
Entry Requirements:
- Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
- Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees)
ATAR Guaranteed Entry Score:
0 ] 25
VCE Units 3 and 4:
A minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
- or equivalent measures available
