Bachelor
Want to become a professional writer? Through the Bachelor of Arts (Creative and Critical Writing) you can develop and refine your ability to write engaging works for different audiences and markets. Learn to act creatively and think critically about writing, and produce compelling, professional narratives in fiction and non-fiction. You will experiment with diverse forms, genres, and styles of writing and learn how to conceive, write, edit and proofread your work to a publishable standard.
16/66 OP/Rank This is the 2019 adjusted OP / Rank for this program. The lowest OP/unadjusted Rank* to which an offer was made is 21/58. OP/Ranks based upon all offers made in Semester 1, 2018. Entry Requirements Subject pre-requisite: English (4, SA) or equivalent English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable 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. Admission pathways A number of other pathways are also available if you haven't been able to study previously or don't meet the requirements for entry into your program of interest. *Further admission information An adjusted Selection Rank is the result of combining additional ranks through special entry schemes for admission. Special entry schemes for admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank, through the allocation of additional ranks in certain circumstances. An adjusted Selection Rank is the result of combining additional ranks with a student's OP/Selection Rank. An unadjusted Selection Rank is the student's Selection Rank without any rank adjustments. USQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average OP/Ranks for this programs' student cohort for Semester 1, 2018. Explore pathways We can help
How to apply Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you: have never studied with USQ before, or are a Year 12 student. Please note down the QTAC codes below to complete your application. Alternatively, you may be able to apply directly to USQ if you: are a current or previous USQ student returning to study with complete or incomplete qualifications (excluding Head Start students), or want to transfer to USQ from another university, or have recently graduated from TAFE. Note: Semester 3 intake is only available via online study. QTAC codes Mode Codes Online 909405 Springfield 929441 Toowoomba 909441 Closing dates Applying directly to USQ: Semester 2, 2019 - applications close Monday 1 July, with semester 2 commencing on Monday 15 July 2019. Semester 3, 2019 - applications close Monday 4 November, with semester 3 commencing on Monday 18 November 2019. Semester 1, 2020 - applications close Friday 28 February, with semester 1 commencing on Monday 24 February 2020. If you are applying via QTAC, you will need to check the QTAC closing dates. Credit for previous study or work experience You may be eligible for credit if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.