Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)

Craft a unique future

An exit-only course, this program is only available to students in the Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) Bachelor of International Studies who complete the International Honours pathway in their fourth year. Practically focused, this program gives you the opportunity to build language skills and cultural knowledge of your focus country before you experience it first-hand during a year of in-country study.

You’ll also learn about the contemporary publishing industry and hone your writing and editing abilities in hands-on workshops, where you’ll compile a professional portfolio that spans a wide array of genres and styles. Together, this will give you everything you need for a thrilling international career as a writer or publishing professional.

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Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)

CODE

UTS: C09134 (version 1)

CRICOS: 106930K

DURATION

5 years full time

INTAKE

Autumn Session - ICT Graduating Only 2025
Spring Session - ICT Graduating Only 2025
Autumn Session - ICT Graduating Only 2026
Spring Session - ICT Graduating Only 2026

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COURSE FEES

Domestic (FT)

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

This is an exit-only course, and there is no direct admission. In this program, you’ll study core Communications and International Studies subjects, developing vital competencies in both disciplines before specialising your knowledge through your Writing and Publishing major stream. Then, you’ll choose to broaden your learning with electives or pursue a second major to further enhance your expertise.

Your International Studies will give you an in-depth understanding of your country and culture of choice. You can choose from six countries: Germany, China, France, Italy, Japan, or Spain. Then, you’ll put your extensive cultural and language skills to use as you pursue your honours studies at one of our many international partner institutions.

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook

Typical course program

The outline below shows an example program for the Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections and recognition of prior learning.

3

core Communication subjects
3 – 4

Communication Electives
8

Writing and Publishing major subjects
8

second major or elective subjects
7

Core International Studies subjects
2

International Honours subjects

First year

Kicking off your course, you’ll establish foundational skills in writing, editing and narrative through your core and major subjects. You’ll also study Intercultural Communication, acquiring vital knowledge to inform your international studies and exchange experience.
Second year

This year, you’ll begin learning about your chosen country and its culture, context and customs while also building your language competencies. You’ll continue your Communications units, electing a second major or broadening your horizons through disciplinary electives.
Third year

Your third year will see you further hone your expertise in your chosen country and language, preparing for your international exchange. You’ll also continue your second major or pursue further electives, which cover areas like advertising, news and design.
Fourth year

Your second last year will see you engage in an exciting international adventure, where you’ll study at a partner university, immersing yourself in another culture and language. You’ll complete your honours projects under supervision from a UTS academic.
Fifth year

You’ll round out your degree with any remaining units in your Communications stream. You’ll also undertake two capstone projects, where you’ll hone your employability and professional skills and produce an original piece of writing in your genre of choice.

First year

Kicking off your course, you’ll establish foundational skills in writing, editing and narrative through your core and major subjects. You’ll also study Intercultural Communication, acquiring vital knowledge to inform your international studies and exchange experience.

Second year

This year, you’ll begin learning about your chosen country and its culture, context and customs while also building your language competencies. You’ll continue your Communications units, electing a second major or broadening your horizons through disciplinary electives.

Third year

Your third year will see you further hone your expertise in your chosen country and language, preparing for your international exchange. You’ll also continue your second major or pursue further electives, which cover areas like advertising, news and design.

Fourth year

Your second last year will see you engage in an exciting international adventure, where you’ll study at a partner university, immersing yourself in another culture and language. You’ll complete your honours projects under supervision from a UTS academic.

Fifth year

You’ll round out your degree with any remaining units in your Communications stream. You’ll also undertake two capstone projects, where you’ll hone your employability and professional skills and produce an original piece of writing in your genre of choice.

See typical course program in the UTS Handbook

Course highlights

This degree will establish your knowledge of the contemporary publishing industry in Australia and abroad and grow your practical competencies in editing, publishing and writing across genres, from screenwriting to fiction. You'll also establish acute language skills and cultural insight, which you'll enhance further through your immersive international honours program.

Admissions information

This course is tailored for students completing the International Honours pathway in the combined Bachelor of Communication and International Studies. Choose this programme to immerse yourself in a foreign culture by studying at a partner university abroad and conducting honours-level research under expert UTS guidance.
Distinctively, you will refine your linguistic capabilities and cultural understanding through practical experience in your chosen country. You'll develop advanced writing and publishing skills, culminating in a diverse portfolio.
You will gain expertise in crafting both fiction and nonfiction, enhanced by direct feedback through workshops. Teaching is interactive, focusing on real-world application and peer collaboration.
Graduates excel in various writing roles, adept in communication for diverse sectors, including media, marketing, government, and NGOs.
To hone their skills, students engage in interactive classes led by skilled practitioners. Subjects often rely on workshopping, with students learning key concepts, applying these to their own writing, and collaborating with other students to provide and receive feedback. In this way the course provides students with a brilliant opportunity to be a part of a unique writer’s studio and develop their craft, finishing with a folio of works covering key forms and genres.
Your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows you how you rank compared to all the students in your year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university entrance score. Your selection rank may differ from university to university, depending on the adjustment points granted to you at each institution.
Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree.

All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most.

Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives.

By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline.

If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe.

In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.

* Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.
2025 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students

All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.

2025 Tuition Fees

Indicative first-year tuition fee:

Indicative total tuition fee:

Additional Costs

Your tuition fees do not include:
- The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
- Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
- Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).
Important Information
- Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
- Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
- You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table.

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Careers

Your future career

On completing this course, you’ll be a competent, confident writer with advanced publishing knowledge, acute language capabilities and on-the-ground experience in the country of your choice. You’ll be able to write, edit, assess and critically analyse pieces across a range of genres, from movie scripts to novels, opening up thrilling opportunities in Australia and abroad.

With UTS on your side, you’ll have everything you need to apply your international focus to roles in the professional writing and publishing industry and beyond, carving out your own unique, creative, globally-focused future.

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