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About the course
This Undergraduate Certificate provides an entry pathway into Curtin’s Creative Writing studies and may lead into the Creative Writing major within the Bachelor of Arts. You’ll build foundational skills in creative practice, critical thinking and communication, with an emphasis on applying writing concepts in varied contexts. The course is designed for part-time study and can support further undergraduate study in the arts and humanities. The programme combines disciplinary knowledge, applied learning, and graduate competencies for professional career entry.
What you might learn
You’ll develop the ability to apply creative writing principles across contexts, think critically and creatively to solve problems, and communicate ideas using appropriate technologies for different audiences. The course also encourages global perspectives, respect for Indigenous values and knowledges, and professional capability to work independently or in teams while building lifelong learning skills in creative writing.
Career outcome
This Undergraduate Certificate can support entry-level paraprofessional work and provides a pathway into further study in creative writing and the broader arts. It helps build transferable skills in writing, communication, critical thinking and creative problem solving that are relevant across creative industries, community and cultural organisations, and roles involving content development. It is primarily intended as a stepping stone into undergraduate arts and humanities study at Curtin. Preparing graduates for graduate employment, professional traineeships, and further postgraduate study.
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