Code MAAAJQ
Creative and Professional Writing Major
Creative thinkers made here.
Creative thinkers made here.
Why study at ECU?
About this Major
This major fosters creative and professional writing skills for a variety of audiences to prepare students for a highly rewarding career in writing.
Students are engaged in the writing industry and develop their own voice and style across genres, including drama, poetry, fiction and non-fiction. The major supports new writers to expand industry knowledge, prepare their writing to professional standard and build confidence to seek publishing opportunities. Writing students also gain valuable professional skills, including editing, developing an online author platform and understanding the publishing industry, ethical and legal elements of contemporary authorship.
Code MAAAJQ
Availability & Campus
Location | Availability |
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Joondalup | |
Mount Lawley | |
South West | |
Online |
Details
Structure
Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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WRT1101 | Language and Writing | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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WRT1103 | Creativity and Writing | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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WRT2213 | Creative Writing | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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WRT2110 | Introduction to Editing | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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CCC3102 ^ | Writing the Real | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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WRT3215 ^ | Authorship and Publication | 15 |
Plus complete two of the following units in second or third year: | ||
WRT3107 | Writing Poetry | 15 |
CCC3109 | Speculative Fiction | 15 |
WRT3105 | Writing Drama | 15 |
WRT3120 | Biographical and Autobiographical Writing | 15 |
^ Core Option
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of literary, authorship and publishing context.
- Think critically to analyse, interpret and synthesise complex themes and strategies for written communication.
- Think creatively to generate original written works.
- Use digital, editing and author platform technologies and to access information and function as a contemporary writing professional.
- Communicate diverse concepts and ideas clearly, coherently and in a variety of forms with autonomy.
- Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
- Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to highlight social, environmental, and ethical issues through writing.
- Use reflective practice to demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Graduates are able to seek employment in the expanding communications sector and in traditional and online publishing. Creative and Professional Writing provides a valuable skill-set for a portfolio career and there are abundant opportunities for freelance and content writing.
Possible future job titles
Writer, Editor, Content Writer, Reviewer, Communications specialist, Publisher, Speech Writer, Non-fiction writer, Researcher, Biographer, Commentator, Proofreader, Editorial Assistant, Content Editor, Scriptwriter, Journalist, Publishing Assistant, Poet, Novelist, Playwright, Author, Advertising copywriter, Digital copywriter, Magazine Journalist, Publishing copy-editor, Web Content Manager, Social Media Manager, Travel Writer, Email Marketing Specialist, Columnist