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Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation (Creative Writing)

Broaden your global perspective. Become a socially responsible leader. Engage with influential works.

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
ATAR-SR ?
95
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
Codes
CRICOS: 099633D
UOW: 3019

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation will expose you to ideas that have been inspiring people since their inception in Ancient Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment and the Modern Era.

Philosophically reflect on questions about art, literature, science and religion while also investigating such topics as the nature of selfhood, truth, reason and wisdom.

Throughout the degree, you will develop informed and reasoned views about significant contemporary concerns, such as the value of democracy, benefiting from your acquired knowledge regarding the history of ideas.

Read the course handbook for more information.

Double degree options

A UOW double degree will enhance your education and career options. Study the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation as a double degree combination with:

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Archaeology and Ancient History 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Chinese (Mandarin) for Non-Chinese Background Students 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Creative Writing 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

English Literatures 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

French 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Global Sustainable Development 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

History 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Indigenous Studies 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

International History 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

International Relations 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Japanese 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Philosophy 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Politics 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Sociology 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Spanish 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

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Creative Writing (major)

The creative writing major equips you with skills and strategies to refine your writing, helping you express ideas in imaginative ways that will impact your readers. In the digital age, writing is becoming more central to the way we communicate with each other. This course is designed to teach you to think about image, scene and story.

Core subjects will teach you the foundation for editing, writing across borders, genre and form, contemporary theory and research practice and you will explore social justice and children's literature. Students will work on a major project allowing them to develop a significant piece of creative content on completion of their degree.

Various artist and writer-in-residence programs take place throughout your degree, and you will be encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, facilitate public readings, perform your written work and pursue publication. There are opportunities to combine writing genres and explore the intersections between writing and other creative disciplines.

Creative writers work in a range of areas: poetry, editing, writing for multimedia, commercial and content writing, commercial theatre and performance, short stories and novels, or even in ways that combine or challenge these forms.

Careers

  • Archiving and Librarianship
  • Art & Design
  • Arts
  • Business Development & Administration
  • Community & Social Services
  • Consultancy
  • Diplomacy
  • Education
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Government Policy
  • Healthcare Policy & Management
  • Heritage Specialist
  • Historian
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology & Design
  • Journalism
  • Social Policy
  • Translation & Interpreting
  • Legal Work
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Media & Publishing
  • Politics
  • Production and Management
  • Tourism and Hospitality
  • Writing
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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Entry into this course is based on a combination of a written submission (essay), an interview, and academic performance.
Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$16320 (2025)$97920 (2025)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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