Bachelor of Arts (Writing and Creative Communication)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Magill

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
MBWC

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
061153M

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and

completed 200 credits of subjects;
achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
obtained a competitive ATAR.

* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required

OR:

completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV level or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed the University Foundation Studies program.

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

English language test

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Malaysia UEC	32
Norway GPA	3
Pakistan HSSC	75
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	6
Sweden GPA	13
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	6
USA SAT (2400)	1500
Vietnam	7
Australia	65
IB (best 6)	26
Nepal HSEB	60
HKDSE	16
Bangladesh HSC	3.5
Canada High School (OSSD)	60
Eynesbury FSP	310
German Abitur	3.3
India (best 4)	60
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6

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Aim

The Bachelor of Arts (Writing and Creative Communication) aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practice of professional, technical and creative writing. Through an examination of literary and technical texts, students learn how to construct effective arguments, understand the influence of different cultural contexts, and produce their own creative pieces in a wide range of genres.

Content & Structure

The Bachelor of Arts (Writing and Creative Communication) qualifies individuals to apply a comprehensive and coherent body of knowledge in the theory and practice of professional, technical and creative writing, the construction of texts, rhetoric and communication, and an understanding of the ways cultures and contexts shape all forms of discourse and communication. The degree equips graduates with the communication skills required for the professional context and as a pathway for further learning.

The Bachelor of Arts (Writing and Creative Communication) is equivalent to three years of full time study or 108 units. The degree includes:

a professional major of seven courses (6 x 4.5 unit courses plus 1 x 9 unit course - total 36 units)
four common core courses (4 x 4.5 unit courses - total 18 units)
a six course sub-major (6 x 4.5 units - total 27 units)
one course in Indigenous Australian Studies (4.5 units)
four electives (4 x 4.5 unit courses - total 18 units)
one Free Elective (1 x 4.5 unit course) selected from courses across the University.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Ideas, Innovation and Communication	COMM 1060	4.5	Note(s): 1
English and Creative Writing: An Introduction	COMM 1061	4.5
Professional and Technical Communication	COMM 1065	4.5
Sub-major 1		4.5	Note(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Intercultural Communication	LANG 1054	4.5	Note(s): 1
Common Core Option		4.5	Note(s): 2
Writing and Text Workshop	COMM 1045	4.5
Free Elective		4.5	Note(s): 5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Writing and Editing for Publication	COMM 2009	4.5	Note(s): 1
Reworking the Canon	LANG 2042	4.5
Or
Writing and Reading Short Fiction	COMM 2058	4.5
Communication, Culture and Indigenous Australians	COMM 2060	4.5	Note(s): 6
Sub-major 2		4.5	Note(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
The Power of Story	LANG 2005	4.5
Or
Writing and Reading Poetry	COMM 2057	4.5
Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 4
Or
Professional Writing	COMM 3037	4.5
Communication, Culture and Indigenous Australians	COMM 2060	4.5
Introduction to Australian Children's Literature	LANG 1037	4.5
Sub-major 3		4.5	Note(s): 3
Sub-major 4		4.5	Note(s): 3
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
The Writer's World	LANG 3042	4.5
Elective 2		4.5	Note(s): 4
Elective 3		4.5	Note(s): 4
Sub-major 5		4.5	Note(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Literary and Creative Writing Practice	LANG 3040	9
Elective 4		4.5	Note(s): 4
Sub-major 6		4.5	Note(s): 3
COMMON CORE OPTIONS			Note(s): 2
Introduction to Digital Media	INFT 1014	4.5
Intercultural Communication	LANG 1054	4.5
Effective Communication	PERF 1001	4.5
Communication and Media	COMM 1006	4.5

Majors, Sub-majors & Minors

Students may select from any of the Sub-major sequences listed in UniSA's Majors, Sub-majors/Minors webpage.

Majors, sub-majors/minors
Rules & notes

Notes

1. This Common Core course is one available to students enrolled in most undergraduate programs offered within the School of Communication, International Studies and Languages.

2. A Common Core course is one available to students enrolled in most undergraduate programs offered within the School of Communication, International Studies and Languages. In addition to the two common core courses on the schedule, students select one of the listed Common Core Options, as above.

3. A sub-major consists of six courses (27 units) with no more than two courses at level 1 and at least two courses at level 2. Sub-majors can be taken in a wide range of disciplines. Not all sub-majors are available on each campus. Students enrolled in a professional major on one campus may enrol in a sub-major on another campus. Courses making up each sub-major are detailed in Majors, sub-majors/minors home pages.

4. Students take 4 x 4.5 units of electives chosen from any courses offered in the University, including courses from the field of their professional major, sub-major or minor.

5. All students complete one 4.5 unit Free Elective, unless directed to do English as an Additional Language as their elective area.

6. All students, other than International students and students who have elected to complete either a sub-major or elective in Indigenous Studies, must complete the course COMM 2060 Communication, Culture and Indigenous Australians. Students not required to complete COMM 2060 must undertake an additional elective course.