Creative Writing Major

This major can be taken by students enrolled in the pre-2008 Bachelor of Arts - please refer to the course overview for details.

see course objectives

The Bachelor of Arts major in Creative Writing usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

Level 1

• CWRI10001 Creative Writing: Ideas and Practice
• it is highly recommended that students wishing to continue with a major in creative writing also consider undertaking a first year subject in English literary studies;

Level 2/3

• seven second/third-year subjects (87.5 points). At least four of these subjects must be taken from the following approved creative writing subjects. A maximum of three subjects can consist of any core second/third-year subjects offered in the cultural studies program or English literary studies program.

Students who commenced their degree before 2007 will need to complete 112.5 points toward this major in order to complete the major. For the specific major structure you must follow, refer to the handbook produced in the year you commenced your degree, available online at https://psc.unimelb.edu.au/

If you have any questions about the major structure or subjects, please contact the Arts Student Centre.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3