Bachelor of Creative Writing

RMIT University's Bachelor of Creative Writing in Melbourne gives students the chance to build practical writing skills across fiction, poetry, nonfiction, screenwriting, and digital writing. Over three years of full-time study, students complete units of study that balance creative practice with literary theory and critical analysis. Subjects are delivered through lectures, workshops, and projects, encouraging peer feedback and the development of a professional writing portfolio.

The course is structured using the Australian semester system. Students usually study 24 units to achieve the required credit points for graduation. Each year broadens and deepens technique, with third-year writers often taking on advanced electives and a final capstone or creative project, which serves as a culmination of their learning. Work-integrated learning is part of the course’s DNA, with opportunities to gain industry experience through internships or collaborative projects with Melbourne's publishing houses, literary journals, and creative agencies.

Skills built throughout the degree include editing, story development, creative collaboration, and oral presentation. Students learn to give and receive constructive feedback, research and reflect on literature, and understand publishing processes. The course suits aspiring fiction writers, poets, screenwriters, or anyone looking to work in Melbourne's creative industries. English entry requirements apply, and international students should check these on the official page and note extra government visa language requirements.

• Fiction and nonfiction writer
• Screenwriter
• Editor
• Writing for magazines, publishing houses or literary journals
• Creative producer in arts, design or advertising agencies
• Content creator for digital and media companies
• Opportunities in Melbourne's creative, publishing, and media sectors