Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Writing

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Learn the fundamentals of professional and creative writing – that can apply in any number of industries and roles. Start your career or upskill in your current role with the Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Writing from Charles Sturt University.

This course is also the ideal pathway to the Bachelor of Arts. Complete your certificate and get entry – with credit – into the bachelor’s.

Need help? If you’re thinking about studying this course, please contact us. If you’re a current student, please reach out to your course director.

 

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

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    Key information

    Study mode and sessions

    Online
    Next session start: November 17, 2025
    Session 1 : March 3, 2025
    Online
    Session 2 : July 14, 2025
    Online
    Session 3 : November 17, 2025
    Online

    Duration

    Minimum time - 0.5 year(s)
    Maximum time - 3 year(s)

    Entry score

    TBA

    Indicative fees

    Domestic online
    Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):

    Full fee - $6,948.00

    Course points and codes

    Credit Points: 32
    AQF: Level 5
    Cricos:

    Additional information

    • Credit and admission pathways

    Applications close February 12

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    Why study with us?

    Step into uni study

    You can apply for entry to the Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Writing with a high school certificate, a Certificate III (or higher), a Tertiary Preparation Certificate or relevant work experience.

    Build to your bachelor's degree

    This creative writing course provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Arts. You study four subjects from that degree - so when you transition into it, you'll receive credit for the subjects you've already completed in your certificate.

    Gain applied skills

    You'll develop a broad range of writing skills spanning many genres from children's literature, life writing, writing and producing for the digital age and writing for the screen and stage. You will also discover how to develop your own creative practice, and techniques to apply it to the craft of writing in a wide range of contexts.

    Learn from experts

    You'll join a vibrant academic community that is engaged in research and practice across the literary field, from poetry and Asian-Australian writing, through post-colonial and feminist thought, to the intersection of literature and computer games.

    5-star uni for communications undergrads who get jobs.

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    Career opportunities

    What you will study

    For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

    Intensive school

    You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

    Core subjects16 Credit Points

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    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    LIT111Fairytales, Superheroes and Literary Greats8 credit pts
    LIT221Zadie Smith to Taylor Swift: The Art of Creative Writing8 credit pts

    Restricted electives 16 Credit Points

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    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    Select two (2) subjects from the following:
    COM120Reasoning and Writing8 credit pts
    LIT101Books change your life: Improving literacy through literature8 credit pts
    COM132Writing and Producing for the Digital Age8 credit pts
    IKC101First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country8 credit pts
    LIT124From Grimm to Ghibli: A Journey Through Children's Literature8 credit pts
    LIT220Writing for Stage and Screen8 credit pts
    WRT301Life Writing8 credit pts
    For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.

    Graduation requirements

    As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

    Costs

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    • Fees calculated based on 1 year of full-time study (ETSL).
    • Fees dependant on chosen subjects.
    • Subject to annual increase each year.

    Scholarships

    We have scholarships and grants, totalling over $11 million annually!

    They cover various areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, community service, specific courses, on-campus living and individuals in unique circumstances.

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    Entry requirements

    Selection rank:

    TBA

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    • A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent)
      OR
    • A completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) qualification
      OR
    • A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
      OR
    • Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of at least two years full time or equivalent, evidenced by a detailed resume

    Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.  Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

    Credit and pathways

    If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

    Check your eligibility for credit

    We also have several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first. Find out what admission pathways are available to you.

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