Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing and Literature), Swinburne University of Technology

Melbourne - Aus, Victoria

36 Months

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About this course

The Bachelor of Arts at Swinburne is designed for students passionate about creating a better world through critical thinking, communication, cultural competency, and digital literacy. It emphasizes understanding how societies evolve and addresses pressing global issues. The course encourages students to develop confidence and skills to make a meaningful impact, with opportunities for industry experience through work placements and community projects. Students will focus on pressing societal problems and learn to approach them creatively and thoughtfully. The program also aims to foster problem-solving, collaboration, and self-management skills necessary for impactful careers.

Why this course is highly recommended

This Arts degree is highly regarded for its industry-connected approach, rated with 5 stars for overall experience and teaching quality by Times Higher Education. It guarantees real industry experience through work placement programs, and the course’s focus on current global issues prepares students for future careers in pressing societal fields. Swinburne’s strong reputation, including being in the top 400 for Arts and Humanities and the number one in Melbourne for graduate salary, makes it an attractive choice for passionate students.

Specialisation

Students can choose from a variety of majors including Climate and Social Justice, Criminology and Social Change, Ethics and Technology, Indigenous Studies, Literature and Creative Writing, Perspectives on Globalisation, Politics, Power and Technology, and Screen Studies and Popular Culture.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

15.59L

Living cost

Degree requirements

To graduate, students must complete units totaling 300 credit points, including 50 credit points of core units, 8 major units, and 12 elective units. The program includes core units like Technology and Society, Skills and Strategies for Social Change, and professional practice modules, along with industry placements.

English language test

PTE

TOEFL

IELTS

6.5

DUOLINGO

105

Career prospects

Graduates can pursue roles such as community development officer, government relations coordinator, political correspondent, campaign coordinator, journalist, or intelligence analyst. The course’s focus on social change, communication, and critical analysis provides a solid foundation for these professions.

FAQs

What are the English language requirements?

Applicants need an IELTS overall band of 6.0 with no individual band below 6.0, or equivalent, such as Swinburne’s EAP 5 Advanced level with overall 65% and all skills 65% or above.

What is the guaranteed entry ATAR?

The guaranteed entry ATAR is 60.0, with a lowest ATAR of 58.0 for receiving an offer in 2024 after adjustment factors.