Australia
Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing)
ProviderUniversity of Technology Sydney
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
- Course code
- CRICOS 087737FProgram CRICOS-087737F
- Campus
- University of Technology Sydney (City Campus)1 Broadway
Course overview
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.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. UTS undergraduate entry requires an accepted final secondary-school, pathway or tertiary qualification. Competitive scores vary by course; where a current course-specific direct-entry score is published, that score takes precedence. 2. Accepted qualification meeting the selected course's competitive entry standard and any course-specific prerequisites.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5W 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79W 21
- PTE AcademicOverall 58W 50
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176W 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176W 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
UTS undergraduate entry requires an accepted final secondary-school, pathway or tertiary qualification. Competitive scores vary by course; where a current course-specific direct-entry score is published, that score takes precedence.
Additional entry requirement
Accepted qualification meeting the selected course's competitive entry standard and any course-specific prerequisites.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | City | — | — | $43,900per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing)cricos.education.gov.au
- University of Technology Sydneyuts.edu.au
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