Study Creative Writing & Literary Studies

Writers are in demand across a number of fields. The publishing and screen industries, advertising agencies, magazines and newspapers, websites, the public service and large corporations all require specialist writers with a flair for language.

QUT offers the largest and most comprehensive undergraduate creative writing course in South-East Queensland and strong honours and postgraduate programs. Teaching staff are highly experienced, published authors, experts in professional writing and distinguished scholars in the fields of creative writing and literary studies.

Students who study creative writing are encouraged to experiment with a variety of forms and genres including novels and short stories, creative non-fiction, youth writing, media writing, poetry, feature writing and interactive Web writing.

Career Outcomes

Graduates can work as creative or professional writers and editors in corporate, community and freelance capacities. Opportunities exist as fiction writers, corporate writers, script writers, reviewers, travel writers, features writers, editors, journalists and publishers. Pathways exist to prepare you for further study including honours, research, or creative practice and analysis.

Creative Writing & Literary Studies
Location: Reception area
K Block Level 3 318
Kelvin Grove Campus
Phone 07 3138 5466
Fax 07 3138 8238
Email: creatwrit@qut.edu.au