Writing is one of the most enduring forms of storytelling. Through writing we can express our thoughts and ideas in ways that help us explore and understand the world around us. It opens us up to discussion and exposes us to other perspectives and experiences.
With a degree in Writing you can develop your skills in any form of writing that fits your interests, from poetry to novellas, playwriting to travel writing, essays to content creation.
See also the major/minor in English or the minor in Creative Writing for the Bachelor of Arts, or the Bachelor of Communication with a strong focus on writing skills and career outcomes.
The requirements for the Writing major in the Bachelor of Arts includes completing a total 105 points in WRIT courses, and at least 15 points chosen from a specific list of ENGL courses.
At each level you will complete compulsory courses and choose additional courses from the lists below which align with your writing interests. At least one of these choices must be from one of these specific ENGL courses, and at least 30 points must be WRIT courses.
100-level
Plus choose at least one course from these options:
200-level
Plus choose at least one course from these options:
300-level
For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health, Product Design, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:
You may also consider general postgraduate studies in English or Media and Communication through a range of degrees up to PhD level.
Studying Writing sets you up with advanced writing skills that can lead many careers where communication skills are key.
Career pathways could include:
Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.
Choose an area that you are interested in and learn how UC’s range of study options can let you study what you want to.
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