Associate Degree of Creative Writing

Bachelor of Arts Byron Bay Writers’ FestivalNorthern Rivers Performing Arts (NORPA)Bellingen Writers’ Festival experimental writing journalism life writing poetry writing for stage and screen writing for young adults Advanced standing Your previous learning experiences relevant to one or more units in this course may help you reduce the duration of your degree. Recognition of formal and non-formal learning Credit may be awarded to a student for formal learning (gained through full or partial achievement of an accredited qualification or course) or non-formal learning (that takes place through a non-accredited course or program of learning) completed at Southern Cross University or in other learning settings in Australia and/or overseas. Recognition of informal learning Credit may be awarded on the basis of current informal learning (that takes place through work, social, family or leisure activities). To help you identify how much credit you may receive for your related prior learning visit SCU Pathways. An application for advanced standing must be submitted so we can assess your prior learning. Please apply for advanced standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount of credit awarded will determine the sequence of units you will study. course structure MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies. The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards. Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books. The SCU Library provides a wide range of services that include face-to-face and online help, and access to print and electronic resources. To find out more, see the Library Toolbox. The Academic Skills team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, email, phone, and one-on-one support. Course structure See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below. Table of contents Course requirements Schedule of units Course progressions Course requirements To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Creative Writing a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising: all units listed in Part A; and eight (8) units from Part B; and three (3) units from Part C A candidate who while enrolled in the Associate Degree of Creative Writing has completed 8 units from either Part A or Part B may elect to be awarded a Diploma of Creative Writing following withdrawal from candidature for the Associate Degree. A candidate who while enrolled in the Associate Degree of Creative Writing has completed 4 units from either Part A or Part B may elect to be awarded a Certificate of Creative Writing following withdrawal from candidature for the Associate Degree. Schedule of units Part A ENG00400 - Introduction to Written Texts COM10295 - Written Communication WRI10003 - Short Story Writing WRI10001 - Contemporary Reading and Writing Practices WRI10002 - The Nature of Narrative: Self, Time, Place and the Environment Part B Electives Part C Electives Course progressions Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment. Session 1 commencement - full-time Session 1 commencement - part-time Session 2 commencement - full-time Session 2 commencement - part-time Top Domestic students International students Confirm you meet the entry requirements including English language and academic entry and any specific pre-requisites. Apply Online Southern Cross University accepts applications directly through the International Application for Admissions form or via our online application services. Additional information on how to apply is available at SCU International. Please note applicants from some countries need to go through an Education Agent.