If you have a way with words, a passion for writing or a story to tell, this degree will help build your confidence and provide professional feedback to assist in becoming published. Students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of words and become confident and skilled creative writers. Excellent writing skills are in high demand across a range of different professions, and the ability to communicate ideas is invaluable in any sector. The course offers a rich mix of creative writing and literary studies across a range of writing modes in fiction and nonfiction, including experimental writing, journalism, life writing, poetry, writing for stage and screen, and writing for young adults. Graduates of the Associate Degree of Creative Writing may also choose to continue to study for another year and complete their Bachelor of Arts. This program is taught by writers from the Northern Rivers arts community and beyond. It provides opportunities for hands-on experience with the Byron Writers Festival, the Bellingen Readers Writers Festival and other literary events. The University is also the education partner of Northern Rivers Performing Arts (NORPA). Major areas of study While this course has no majors, studies in fiction and non-fiction writing include: experimental writing journalism life writing poetry writing for stage and screen writing for young adults Career opportunities As a writer of novels and scripts; food, nature, art or travel writer; feature journalist; critic and reviewer; essayist; poet; editor and publisher; or writer for marketing and public relations, the public service and arts-related industries.