Develop a fundamental and substantial understanding of how language works in words, sentences, paragraphs and documents.
Work with world-renowned creative practitioners to learn strategies for designing, structuring, writing and revising, and build a portfolio career in the changing publishing landscape.
Extend your networks and knowledge of the industry to become a creative or a corporate writer, or simply a better writer in general.
Writing skills are always in demand. Graduates have found work as journalists, teachers, editors, ghostwriters, publishers and playwrights.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Communications officer
- Engagement manager
- Proposal writer
- Copywriter
- Corporate communications officer
- Editorial writer
- Creative writer
- Digital content writer
- Editor
- Author
Studying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, I sought to learn the truth about Australia’s history and the resilience of First Nation peoples. I sought to challenge my personal understanding of self and place. All of these lessons have been uniquely facilitated by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
Current student, Bachelor of Arts (Writing and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies)/Bachelor of Social Science
Studying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, I sought to learn the truth about Australia’s history and the resilience of First Nation peoples. I sought to challenge my personal understanding of self and place. All of these lessons have been uniquely facilitated by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
Current student, Bachelor of Arts (Writing and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies)/Bachelor of Social Science
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This Major is available as:
- Major
- Extended Major
How you'll learn
In 2023, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.
Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Overseas study
- Studios
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Creative Writing: Narrative Fiction
- Contemporary Literature: Reading & Writing
- Writing: Grammar, Syntax, and Style
- Playwriting & Dramaturgy: Creative Practice
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