Major overview
Through this double degree major you will develop skills in a variety of creative writing forms and styles.
The standout feature of a successful creative writing career is the ability to contribute to and influence culture through an understanding of writing conventions and literary techniques.
Do you enjoy expressing your creative side through writing? Are you an aspiring author or poet? In this major you’ll gather the knowledge and techniques that writers need in the age of digital communication and entertainment.
You’ll develop skills across various writing styles, including fiction, poetry, writing for performance, and experimental and emerging genres.
You’ll also benefit from the advice of Curtin’s experienced tutors (many of whom are acclaimed authors) and through critical engagement with your creative peer group.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information on units and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Double Degrees
Career outcomes
Careers
- Copywriter / writer
- Publisher
- Editor
Industries
- Publishing
- Advertising
- Creative arts
Why study at Curtin?
Transferable skills
Humanities courses teach transferable skills for international careers.
World-ranked, global university
Curtin is ranked in the top 1% of universities, by the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU 2025).
Industry links
Many teaching staff are acclaimed authors.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this major either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
To study this major, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Double Degrees
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