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Writing and Publishing

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 experts, 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 Writing and Publishing career.

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    Internationally ranked

    #9 in Australia

    UTS is ranked among the top 10 universities in Australia and the top 100 in the world for Communication and Media Studies.

    QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

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    Industry snapshot

    $1.9 billion

    Australia’s book publishing industry is worth almost $2 billion dollars per year.

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    Job postings

    25,500 currently employed

    More than 25,000 people in Australia work as journalists, bloggers, critics, technical writers, copywriters, newspaper editors or in other writing jobs.

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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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