About the course

Follow your interests and build your own career with a flexible Bachelor of Arts. Choose from a wide range of specialisations, including literature, history, politics and international studies, sociology, and more. As an Arts graduate, you?ll enter the global marketplace of ideas with advanced skills in critical and creative thinking. In this program you will:

　　Explore new ideas and ways of thinking

　　Become a skilled communicator

　　Develop specialist knowledge in subjects that interest you

　　Build advanced critical thinking, research and writing skills

　　If you have a way with words and a passion for language, then consider studying Creative Writing and Publishing. Learn to master the art of storytelling and work towards your dream career as an author, editor, freelancer, or communications strategist. Your studies will equip you with the skills to succeed in a broad range of publishing contexts. Experiment with different genres of writing, including novels, short stories, poetry and screenwriting, with all creative outcomes being workshopped by supportive peers and enthusiastic staff. There will be multiple opportunities for publication during your studies. You will be mentored by a team of published authors, editors and researchers who bring real-world industry experience to the classroom. Previous USC graduates have achieved publishing success and are now recognised as award-winning Australian authors. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2023	Hervey Bay
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Sippy Downs
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Petrie
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Sippy Downs
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Petrie
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Petrie
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Sippy Downs
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Petrie
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Sippy Downs
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Sippy Downs
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Petrie
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Sippy Downs
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Petrie

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of the Sunshine Coast

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - successful completion with minimum score of 24 (minimum score of 4 in each of six subjects)Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) - successful completion with a minimum GPA of 2.3.IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest.TOEFL: Paper-based - Overall score of 550 with minimum essay score of 4.TOEFL: Internet-based - Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 18 for writing.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 76.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of the Sunshine Coast. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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