Build your writing skills and access opportunities in a changing job market
The study of writing involves developing skills in various forms of written communication, including academic, technical, journalistic and creative writing. The online world is rapidly changing and professionals who can communicate effectively, promote businesses, brands and people, and/or create inspiring works of art with their words will always be in demand.
UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in writing that are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to become an integral part of any professional organisation. Because UNE has a long history of helping adults ready themselves for changing workplaces, our writing courses cover a broad range of writing styles and forms, ensuring you are future-fit to adapt to advancements in the field, like artificial intelligence and other technologies. You’ll learn from marketing experts and passionate, published writers who have the experience to help you secure your career in communications and the arts.
Most of our students choose to study online, where they become part of a community of adult learners who pool their life and work experiences to build real-world networks for the future. On-campus learners can take advantage of housing, sports facilities and support services. Whether online or on-campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters.
With UNE, you’ll graduate ready to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for you as a working writer, whether you pursue a career in the creative arts or in business. By choosing UNE, you’ll be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Our commitment to creating future-fit writing graduates is reflected in our student feedback. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Explore the writing courses and specialisations on offer at UNE.
Courses by study level
Add an area of expertise to your CV and gain an undergraduate qualification — without committing to a full bachelor's degree. You will develop research, critical thinking, and writing skills in the core units. With the minor and elective units,…
- 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
The digital marketing industry is rising sharply, with businesses increasingly relying on online strategies for growth. By gaining specialised skills in the Advanced Diploma in Digital Marketing at UNE, you'll be well-positioned to meet the…
- 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2025
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2025
- Online
- On Campus
One of our longest-standing degrees, the Bachelor of Arts (BA) is still relevant in today’s world. It equips you with the creative, critical and analytical skills in demand by employers, and is transferable across a range of workplaces. When you…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- On Campus
- Online
Workplaces value employees who have a broad range of real-world skills, and this combined degree will equip you to excel in today’s dynamic working environment. In our Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business, you’ll gain business knowledge and learn…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
The UNE Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws provides you with the opportunity to combine your study of law with an area of interest drawn from a wide variety of the arts, humanities and social sciences. As a double degree for the future, it has been…
- 5 years full-time
- Up to 12 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
Do you dream of a career where you’re helping to address the big issues facing humanity? Or perhaps you crave the excitement of being at the forefront of scientific discovery? Maybe you wish to instil your passion for the environment into future…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
The landscape of marketing is changing at a rapid pace, creating a rising need for digital marketing professionals who can innovate and adapt to evolving market behaviours and new technologies. UNE's Bachelor of Digital Marketing will prepare…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2025
- Online
- On Campus
We live in a rapidly changing world, and none more so than the world of media and communications. The rise of digital media, social media and streaming services has seen the landscape change like no other, but the fundamentals of effective…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
UNE’s Bachelor of Media and Communications/Bachelor of Laws offers you the opportunity to combine your law studies with a highly sought-after understanding of our rapidly changing global media culture. This unique dual degree broadens your career…
- 5 years full-time
- Up to 12 years part-time
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2025
- On Campus
- Online
Are you looking to add an additional area of expertise to your CV to enhance your career prospects and become future fit for life, without committing to a full degree? Perhaps you just want to dip a toe into university study, with the option of…
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
In a world where digital technologies are reshaping the way businesses connect with consumers, the role of digital marketers has never been more crucial. At UNE, we understand the importance of staying ahead of these trends. Our Diploma in Digital…
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2025
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2025
- On Campus
- Online
This course is not offered in 2024. The ability to communicate effectively is essential in many aspects of our lives, but none more so than in the workplace. Improving your communication skills can not only improve your performance in your current…
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Not offered in 2024
- Online
This course is not offered in Trimester 3, 2024. We encourage you to consider our Diploma in Arts as an alternative. The UNE Undergraduate Certificate in Arts provides you with foundational knowledge and skills to prepare for further study and more…
- 1 year part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Not Offered - Pending Review
- Online
This course is not offered in Trimester 3, 2024. We encourage you to explore our suite of undergraduate courses for an alternative course that meets your goals. The UNE Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development is a program of study for…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 year part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
Did your arts degree prompt a burning question or a passion for independent research? If so, consider applying for an honours year. A 'capstone' to your formal education, honours is an opportunity to drill deeper into a specialised area, to…
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
In a highly-competitive employment landscape, to stand out from other applicants is a big advantage, and an honours degree is a point of difference that can capture the attention of employers. An honours year at the end of your three-year Bachelor…
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- On Campus
- Online
Are you a graduate looking to add new skills to your CV to reinforce or redirect your career? Perhaps you are keen to pursue a personal interest in the arts or humanities. Or maybe you are interested in completing a master's but aren't sure…
- 0.5 or 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new…
- 0.5 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work …
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
UNE’s Master of Arts is designed to equip you with specialised knowledge as well as a wide range of transferrable skills that employers highly value, such as communication and critical thinking. This course is also a focused pathway to higher degree …
- 1 or 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- On Campus
- Online
A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.…
- 4 years full-time
- 8 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
- Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own 4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
- ‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
- ‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
- ‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units any of the available units in a degree to create a Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
- ‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.
Why study with us?
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The most enjoyable part of my studies is the sense of achievement and being part of something bigger than myself.
Greg KemmettFind the right major or specialisation for your studies in Writing
With the rise of digital media and self-publishing, UNE’s courses and majors will help prepare you for a career using your creative and concise writing and communication skills. Secure your future in communications, marketing or the arts and explore our writing courses now.
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Develop practical skills in film, TV, writing and publishing and study the processes through which cultural products are made and circulated in the digital environment. UNE's established creatives will help you protect your career and pursue…
Develop practical skills in film, TV, writing and publishing and study the processes through which cultural products are made and circulated in the digital environment. UNE's established creatives will help you protect your career and pursue your passion in the changing world of the arts.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Undergraduate Certificate in Arts | Major | Undergraduate |
Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development | Specialisation | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Ensure you are future-fit for a wide range of careers in the rapidly changing modern world. UNE's highly regarded communications teachers will help you develop the verbal, non-verbal, written and cross-cultural skills to smoothly transition into …
Ensure you are future-fit for a wide range of careers in the rapidly changing modern world. UNE's highly regarded communications teachers will help you develop the verbal, non-verbal, written and cross-cultural skills to smoothly transition into different workplace cultures.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development | Specialisation | Undergraduate |
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Why study with us?
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Careers in Writing
By studying writing with UNE, you will develop the professional, creative and practical skills to secure a position in your chosen career. Because excellent communication skills are always sought after, qualified writers can find work in a wide range of careers and industries.
- Content writer
Create and edit content for websites, blogs, magazines or marketing materials to engage and inform readers. - Copywriter
Write persuasive and compelling advertising copy for marketing campaigns, production descriptions and promotional materials. - Journalist
Investigate, research and report news stories for newspapers, magazines, television, radio or online media outlets. - Editor
Work with writers to refine their writing, and plan, coordinate and curate content for newspapers, magazines, websites, books and broadcast. - Technical writer
Prepare user manuals, instruction guides and documentation for complex products, making technical information accessible to users. - Novelist
Create fictional or non-fictional works such as novels, short stories, memoirs or academic books for publication. - Public relations specialist
Develop and maintain a positive public image for organisations through press releases, media outreach and communication strategies. - Social media manager
Manage and curate content strategies to research target audiences effectively, often in digital marketing or content-focused roles.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience SurveyFive Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
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What happens next?
Got any questions about a course you would like to study? Don’t hesitate to contact us, our Future Student team is standing by to help.
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