Unit information
- Unit code
- KWB319
- Faculty
- Faculty of Creative Industries Education and Social Justice
- School/Discipline
- Creative Writing
- Study area
- Creative industries
- Credit points
- 12
Dates and locations
Teaching period | Dates | Locations |
---|---|---|
Semester 2, 2026 | 20 July 2026 - 14 November 2026 | Kelvin Grove |
Previous study requirements
- Equivalents
- KWB215
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