Writing and Society

Indulge in your passion for writing by studying our Bachelor of Arts (Writing and Society). This innovative interdisciplinary major will guide you across a diverse, yet interconnected range of courses, all of which focus in some way on writing and its social dimensions.

You will explore creative writing, writing for the media and public relations, editing and publishing, journalism and newly evolving media such as webpages and blogs. You will also learn to understand these writing styles in the context of contemporary history, culture and literature.

Program structure

COMBINATION 1

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

plus 1 x 12-unit Interdisciplinary Major 12

plus 1 x 8-unit Major 8 

Total24

COMBINATION 2

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

plus 1 x 12-unit Interdisciplinary Major12

plus 2 x 4-unit Minor8

or 1 x 4-unit Minor plus 4 x Electives

or 8 x Electives

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

EDC2200Indigenous Perspectives

HMT1000History of Western Ideas

HMT2000Ethical Issues and Human Rights

Writing and Society Major:Select two from the following:

CMS1010Introduction to Communication Studies

ENL1000Introduction to Literature

HIS1001Introduction to Australian History

JRN1000Journalism Practice

PRL1002Principles and Practice of Public Relations

 plus two from the following:

CWR1002Writing about People

ENL1001Australian Stories

JRN2010News Literacy

plus two from the following:

CMS2017Australian Television

CWR2001Fairytales and Other Forms

JRN2001Publication Layout and Design

MEA2000Scriptwriting

PRL2003Writing for Public Relations

 plus two from the following:

CWR2002Writing About Place

HIS2000Contemporary Australia

JRN2003Feature Writing

JRN2006Media Law and Ethics3

ENL2004Gothic Stories: Terror over Time 

plus four from the following:

HMT3001Independent Study Project A

or 

HMT3002Independent Study Project B

BCA3002Arts Business Practice

CMS2022Communication and Power

CMS3001Global Conflict Communication

CMS3013New Media

ENL3005The Australian Novel 1975-2010

THE2005Australian Theatre1

ENL3006The Art of Storytelling2

Footnotes

1 Offered in even-numbered years (2014 etc).

2 Students who have completed ENL2003 must not enrol in ENL3006.

3 Formerly JRN3006: Students who have successfully completed JRN3006 should not enrol in JRN2006. 

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2014 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.