Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing)

For those of you with an interest in different forms of creative writing and publishing, this practice-based course provides the skills and industry knowledge you’ll want for work in the field. The Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) at UTS is an industry-led course, designed and taught by a team of award-winning published authors, editors, scholars and industry professionals. Writing and Publishing builds your knowledge of Australian and global publishing contexts, as well as writing and storytelling across an array of formats, like fiction and nonfiction, screenwriting, digital content, and games. You will develop strengths in critical thinking, research, editing and publishing and storytelling in broader contexts – all skills transferable to a wide range of industries and careers.

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

To increase your career flexibility, you can add a second major from five of the other majors offered in the Bachelor of Communication, and build further skills and portfolios that equip you for a range of work options in media and communication. These courses give you practical and transferrable skills for the expanding media industries. For further information, visit the UTS School of Communication website.

Areas of study

Creative fiction writing, critical analysis, fiction writing, genre writing, narrative, poetry, publishing, screen writing, textual theory.

Career opportunities

Arts and cultural administrator; book marketing coordinator; communication co-ordinator; digital content producer; freelance writer; literary agent; copywriter; feature writer; fiction and non-fiction writer; freelance writer; literary agent; marketing content producer for government, NGOs and cultural groups; publications officer; publisher; scriptwriter; video game writer; writer for media organisations; writing teacher.

Practical experience

Students write in diverse forms and genres, learn to edit and where to publish, and can elect to undertake a final project in a form or genre of their choice. Students are eligible to submit to the annual UTS Writers' Anthology as both editor and/or contributor. Students can also elect to undertake a professional experience placement in the internship subject.

Honours

Bachelor of Communication (Honours) is offered as a separate degree, taken over one year full-time. Application for admission is made direct to UTS. It is open to outstanding graduates from any university, provided they satisfy the selection criteria. It can lead to higher-level research degrees, and gives graduates an edge in a range of professional and creative areas. The UTS School of Communication hosts an honours information session in September.

Exchange and study abroad

Students who wish to study overseas during their course can undertake a UTS exchange or study abroad placement that counts towards their degree, any time after their first year.

Course completion

Communication courses are offered over 3 years full-time and must be completed in 4.5 years. The UTS School of Communication offers postgraduate qualifications in various professional communication disciplines. Visit the UTS School of Communication website for further details.

Fees and charges

Refer to UTS current fee information.