Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing)

Do you dream of becoming a writer, editor or publishing professional? If so, the Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) is for you.  This practice-based course provides the skills and industry knowledge you’ll need for work in the field. This course is industry-led, designed and taught by a team of award-winning published authors, editors, scholars and industry professionals. You’ll build 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 'll 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’ll engage in interactive classes led by skilled practitioners. Subjects often rely on workshopping, where you’ll 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 portfolio of works covering key forms and genres.

To increase your employability , 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 will 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.

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

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.

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.

Fees and charges

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Course updates
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UTS cross-faculty and combined courses
UTS offers many cross-faculty courses and combined courses in the areas of Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Design, Engineering and Information Technology, Health, Law and Science.

UTS also offers a Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII), a Bachelor of International Studies and a Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment as combined degrees. TD School at UTS also offers a unique future-focused Diploma in Innovation that can be completed in parallel with almost any Bachelor degree and double degree, except BCII. Diploma enrolment is by direct application once at UTS.