Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing)

University of Technology Sydney

Australia, Sydney

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University of Technology Sydney

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

087737F

Campuses

City campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines17-Feb-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 137,715 / total

Next Intake 17-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing)

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Note

Students who commenced the Bachelor of Communication (Creative Writing) before 2022 can view their revised program of study here.

If you are interested in different forms of creative writing and have an interest in the world of publishing, this course will provide the skills and knowledge to develop, enrich (or diversify) your writing skills and understand the Australian publishing industry within a global context.

The course is designed and delivered by accomplished authors, scholars and industry experts who will introduce you to creative writing across a wide range of forms, such as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for performance and digital storytelling.

In practice-based sessions, you will create original creative works and learn how to draft, workshop and edit your work, as well as critique and edit the work of your peers. In this way the course provides you with a brilliant opportunity to be a part of a writer’s studio and develop your craft.

You will also engage in research and critical thinking and will learn how to apply key concepts to your creative practice. All the work you produce will contribute to your portfolio and the skills you acquire will be transferable to a wide range of industries and careers.

To hone their skills, students engage in interactive classes led by skilled practitioners. Subjects often rely on workshopping, with students learning key concepts, applying these to their own writing, and collaborating with other students to provide and receive feedback. In this way the course provides students with a brilliant opportunity to be a part of a unique writer’s studio and develop their craft, finishing with a folio of works covering key forms and genres.

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Course aims

The aims of this degree are:

to produce graduates with a strong grounding in, and comprehensive knowledge of, contemporary writing practices and the publishing industry,
to enable students to develop innovative, creative and ethical practices as writers and editors, appropriate to a variety of professional and cultural contexts,
to equip students with the critical, creative and collaborative skills, aptitudes and experiences to gain employment or progress to further study.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree. All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most. Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives. By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline. If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe. In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates. * Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

English Program Requirements

UTS has English language proficiency requirements for all its courses for all students.

Please check the requirements that apply to you.
Note: These requirements may apply to you, even if you are not an international student.

If you have previously studied in English, you may satisfy the UTS English language requirements in one of several ways. You must have:

Career

Careers

Your future career

As a graduate, you’ll have an extensive toolkit of industry-specific capabilities required for a vibrant career in the evolving world of publishing. You’ll be an accomplished writer with a professional portfolio of work spanning screenwriting, creative non-fiction, digital content and more, ready to apply your editing skills and acumen in a range of professional settings.

These highly transferable specialised attributes are in demand in a variety of exciting roles and industries, so you’ll have everything you need to succeed, no matter where your writing or publishing future takes you.