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‘Deakin provided me with the flexibility to pursue my passions. Having the option to choose my subjects and subsequent majors, has allowed me to shape my degree into something personal and significant. Throughout my degree I have been on two study tours and was given the opportunity to work overseas on a flagship program under the international internship unit.’

Emily EbbottBachelor of Arts graduate

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Published by Deakin University in July 2017. While the information published in this guide was accurate at the time of publication, Deakin University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete details of course offerings and other information published here. For the most up-to-date course information please view our website at deakin.edu.au.

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Hands-on experience

At Deakin, you will learn from passionate industry specialists who are published authors. You will learn to master your writing skills and powers of analysis in purpose built facilities.

You may even see your work published before graduating with our unique opportunities to gain industry experience, work on studio projects, conduct creative research work and produce content for professional-standard digital and written publications.

You are also encouraged to undertake a professional internship or study tour during your studies, gaining industry connections and taking your creative practice to the next level.

Writing and literature

Creative writingEngage in practice ranging from narrative-driven works to experimental innovations, editing, creative nonfiction and script writing, as well as new takes on traditional genres of poetry, and short and extended fiction writing.

We encourage students to identify and pursue opportunities for writing/editing in new media, cross-genre experimentation and creative production with an awareness of entrepreneurial initiative and know-how.

In the final year, students work on studio projects to develop and extend their style and craft, as well as doing creative research work and producing professional-standard publications, for web and print.

Writers are readers. At Deakin you will be offered the opportunity to bring your interest in literature and writing together, as you read and critically explore some of the world’s most exciting writers. You will also be offered opportunities to bring your understanding of these writers, and their different writing forms and genres, to enrich your own writing of fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, and in your editing skills.

Children’s literatureDiscover why children read, what you can write for them, and why that matters with a major in children’s literature. Deakin offers one of the world’s leading programs in children’s and young people’s literature, exploring the major trends in children’s texts across a range of media. Whether you wish to produce texts for young people or intend to work with children and young people as a librarian or primary/secondary teacher, this major is for you.

Literary studiesAt Deakin you can study literature by contemporary novelists, poets and playwrights. You will also be introduced to the rich archives of older literatures, and you will grow in your skills and practice of literary scholarship and critical analysis. You will discover how literature feeds and expands your own writing ambitions. Come and explore the exciting cultural ideas found in the plays of Shakespeare, in children’s and young adult fiction, and in Australian authors, as you join us in Literary Studies at Deakin.

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Burwood (Melbourne), Geelong (Waurn Ponds), Cloud (Online)

Bachelor of Creative Writing

Course Code: A316 Location: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (Online) Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Build your skills to meet your writing ambition. This innovative and creative course will see you explore narrative-driven works, experimental innovations, editing, creative nonfiction, script writing, as well as new takes on traditional genres of poetry, and short and extended fiction writing.

Collaboration, robust practice, professionalism and creative sustainability are emphasised at all levels, ensuring you hone skills necessary to work with interdisciplinary teams in writing, film, drama and new technologies. At Deakin, we encourage you to identify and pursue opportunities for writing/editing in new media including for our own international writing journal, Verandah.

Careers Studying creative writing opens up a world of possibilities. Our graduates have applied their skills in an array of settings including in consumer goods and services companies, in freelance editing and writing, finance, health and manufacturing industries, government departments, media and entertainment industries, publishing companies, and tourism, hospitality and service industries.

Course structure

Bachelor of Arts Literary studies/Children’s literature

Course Code: A300 Location: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), and Cloud (Online) Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Deakin’s Bachelor of Arts offers enormous flexibility, allowing you to keep your career options open and design your course around your interests, for maximum employability.

Throughout your studies you are provided with the opportunity to develop an imaginative understanding and appreciation of theory and practice ensuring you develop professional skills in critical analysis and systematic thinking. You will become an expert at managing knowledge and communicating information ensuring you are well placed to enter a variety of employment fields with the right industry knowledge.

Careers The Bachelor of Arts allows you to develop important and transferable career skills making you highly employable within a wide range of industries. Our graduates have found careers in advertising agencies, the education sector, freelance writing, government departments, libraries, market research companies, public relations agencies and publishing companies.

Course structure*

Choose your course

2 Writing and Literature

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24 credit points

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minor sequence

minor sequences

major sequences

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*These options are suggestions only. There are other ways to map your own course.

What will I study? Indicative course overview for writing and literature students*

*Information is indicative only. Refer to the University Handbook for a complete course map. deakin.edu.au/write 3

Cross disciplinary learning

Our courses provide you with the opportunity to collaborate with students across many arts disciplines. Students are encouraged to explore complementary skills to maximise career options including Design, Film and Television, Visual Arts, Photography, Media and Marketing.

This informs interesting dialogues, encourages innovation and ensures you graduate ready for a career as a well rounded creative practitioner.

‘I cannot tell you how much I have learnt at Deakin which has benefited me since I graduated. My book would never have been published without the knowledge and ‘how to’ I received from my tutors and the help and advice from fellow students.’

Jenny YatesCreative Writing graduate and Published Author

Year 1

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Year 3

Introduction to universityThroughout your first year of study, you are introduced to the basic foundations of your chosen field of study. Discover what you are most passionate about and learn the necessary skills required for a career in writing. You also have the option to undertake elective units to tailor your degree to suit your interests.

Develop specialist skillsFurther develop your skills with specialist core studies in writing. You may explore narrative-driven works, experimental innovations, editing, creative nonfiction, script writing, as well as new takes on traditional genres of poetry, and short and extended fiction writing. Specialise your studies further with the option to undertake elective units.

Internships and overseas study experience In your final year of study, you are encouraged to explore our unique opportunities to gain industry experience through internships, work on studio projects, conduct creative research work and produce content for professional-standard digital and written publications. This ensures you graduate industry-ready.

10 credit points of core units

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5 specialist core units

6 electives

24 credit points