Commencing semesters, 2025
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Program code
2337
Faculty
Business, Economics & Law Fac
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
School of Communication and Arts
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Email: bel@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 7111
International students
International Student Advisor
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study Writing?
The craft of writing develops from a desire to connect with a readership, and that's what this major will help you to achieve. You will work with world-renowned creative practitioners to hone your technique and develop the skills you need to build a portfolio career in the changing publishing landscape. You will master a range of commercial and literary genres including poetry, screen-writing, fiction and creative non-fiction while building your networks and knowledge of the industry. This major will train you to research effectively and edit judiciously to create compelling, marketable stories that connect with global audiences.
Courses and requirements
Please refer to the Bachelors of Commerce / Arts Program Rules for the number of units required from each course list.
Courses that can be studied as part of the Writing Major:
What it costs
Please view the Bachelors of Commerce / Arts for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Bachelors of Commerce / Arts for information on key dates and how to apply.