南澳大學(xué)

This degree increases your employment prospects by enabling you to gain expertise in two different areas of interest.

You'll have the opportunity to study a portion of your degree overseas, as part of the University’s Hawke Ambassador Volunteer Experience Program. In this program you will volunteer with an international non-government organisation (NGO), usually in an overseas destination.

You could continue your studies with a Master of Teaching with Humanities and Social Sciences as a Learning Area.

What you'll learn

The Creative Writing and Literature major allows you to delve into a variety of creative forms and texts. You will study historical and contemporary fiction, non-fiction, poetry, autobiographies, essays and plays. As you begin to create your own great classics, you will also learn how different oral and written texts have impacted cultures around the world. Under the guidance of highly experienced academics:

develop analytical skills
develop creative writing skills
explore how different oral and written texts have impacted on the cultures of the world.

This degree allows you to select two majors, ensuring you graduate with an in-depth knowledge of areas of interest to you. You can choose your second major from:

Applied Linguistics
Cultural Studies
English Language*
History and Global Politics
Languages (French/Italian/Japanese)
Law, Politics and Policy
Performing Arts
Psychology
Screen Studies
Social Media
Sociology

You will also complete two core courses, four courses from a selected list of minors, and two electives.

Your career

Graduates from this specialisation are qualified to embark on careers within the creative industries, advertising and publishing fields as authors, editors and researchers. You may gain employment in fields such as:

document design
electronic publishing
marketing
media
administration
public relations
research

You could also pursue teaching roles when you continue your studies with a Master of Teaching (Secondary).

Alternative Pathways

There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree, including:

SAIBT Diploma of Arts