Open up a wide world of writing careers
Passionate about books and the written word? Then UTS’ Writing and Publishing degrees are for you. Designed with practical skills in mind, our hands-on workshops and assessments will help you learn critical writing, editing and publishing capabilities spanning a range of contemporary genres.
Learning from industry-acclaimed writers and editors, you’ll get the chance to publish your work, develop your creative practice and cultivate your professional network, ensuring you graduate with everything you need to launch a rewarding career in writing, publishing or the creative industries.
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UTS is ranked among the top 10 universities in Australia and the top 100 in the world for Communication and Media Studies.
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$1.9 billion
Australia’s book publishing industry is worth almost $2 billion dollars per year.
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Study options
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Bachelor of Communication in Creative Writing
Course- 3 years full time
Study level
- Undergraduate
Lowest selection rank
73.45
Location
City campus
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Autumn Session 2026
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Bachelor of Communication in Creative Writing Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation
Course- 4 years full time
Study level
- Undergraduate
Lowest selection rank
85.5
Location
City campus
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Autumn Session 2026
Bachelor of Communication in Creative Writing Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Course- 5 years full time
Study level
- Undergraduate
Location
City campus
Bachelor of Communication in Creative Writing Bachelor of International Studies
Course- 5 years full time
Study level
- Undergraduate
Lowest selection rank
81.05
Location
City campus
Intake
Autumn Session 2026
Spring Session 2026
Bachelor of Communication in Creative Writing Bachelor of Laws
Course- 5 years full time
Study level
- Undergraduate
Lowest selection rank
97.45
Location
City campus
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Autumn Session 2026
Spring Session 2026
Bachelor of Communication in Creative Writing Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)
Course- 5 years full time
Study level
- Undergraduate
Location
City campus
Bachelor of Communication in Creative Writing Master of Teaching in Secondary Education
Course- 4 years full time
Study level
- Undergraduate
Lowest selection rank
76.5
72.75
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Location
City campus
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Autumn D Session 2026
Graduate Certificate in Writing, Editing and Publishing
Course- 1 year part time
Study level
- Postgraduate
Location
City campus
Intake
Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026
Spring Session 2026
Why study Writing and Publishing?
- Building a portfolio and pitching your work are key components of our course. Students contribute to and lead the annual UTS Writers' Anthology, as well as publish widely in local, national and international literary journals and magazines.
- Some of Australia’s best known writers, including Anna Funder and Kate Grenville, studied creative writing at UTS. Previous graduates have also gone onto global acclaim, winning awards, literary prizes, grants and international residencies for their published and produced work.
- Our academic staff are leading writers, publishers and scholars across the creative and cultural industries. They are also international experts in creative writing research and teaching, and appear regularly at events around the world.
- Develop your practice and cultivate relationships with peers who share and support your creative passion.
- Connect with writers, publishers, filmmakers and cultural organisations to increase your career potential.
Get inspired
Expand your imagination and develop your craft with Writing and Publishing.
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A leading provider of Communications programs for over 30 years, UTS has a global reputation for its dynamic, innovative and interdisciplinary academic programs in social science, communication and media.
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