Bachelor of Creative Writing

The Bachelor of Creative Writing at Edith Cowan University is a three-year undergraduate degree centred on developing your writing craft across a variety of genres and platforms. You’ll explore fiction, poetry, scriptwriting, creative non-fiction, and digital storytelling, while engaging with contemporary Australian and international literature. The coursework encourages you to experiment with form, style, and voice, and to refine your editing and critical thinking skills through constructive feedback and workshops.

Australian bachelor degrees like this one are normally structured as six semesters over three years, with students completing a series of core and elective units of study, each contributing a set number of credit points towards your total. During your studies, you can expect to undertake practical assignments, collaborative projects, and a possible capstone unit or creative writing project in your final year to showcase your development as a writer. Work-integrated learning is not a formal component for most writing degrees, but guest speakers, industry links and networking events are often built into the experience.

You’ll build skills in editing, research, narrative structure, creative practice, and pitching your work for publication. This degree suits aspiring writers, editors, communications professionals, and anyone looking to engage deeply with storytelling and language. With Perth’s growing arts and publishing sector, students have opportunities for local engagement and can explore the unique Australian voice in literature. International students should check the official ECU page for the latest details on units, credit points, and admission requirements, including accepted English proficiency scores.

• Novelist or short story writer
• Poet
• Scriptwriter for film, TV, or theatre
• Editor or publishing professional
• Communications officer in creative industries, government, or not-for-profit sector
• Digital content creator
• Arts administrator or festival coordinator

Graduates are employed in publishing houses, media organisations, arts festivals, and education settings across Australia. Completion may support eligibility for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) and employment rights of 48 hours per fortnight while studying.