Creative Writing Theory and Practice

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
WRIT 3006
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Course ID
205060
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Campus
Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Humanities
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Jessica White
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course will consolidate students' knowledge and skills in creative writing and literature as a basis for future integration in their respective professional and creative contexts. Students will consolidate and extend their critical understanding of the creative process within their own writing and in relation to the works of other authors. Students will build on material, ideas, concepts and issues introduced in preceding courses and explore new theoretical orientations, extending their literary knowledge, and refining their skills in text analysis and creative writing in order to develop their professional competencies within the field of creative writing and literature. Students will have opportunities to consider their work in relation to literary theory and opportunities for professional publication. 

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 57879
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed LANG3043 Creative Writing Theory and Practice at the University of South Australia

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