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Put pen to paper and create compelling content that delights your readers and meets the needs of your publishers. A writing course lets you experiment with genre, style, and narrative, helping you discover your strengths and pursue your passions.

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UndergraduateCUR-APC100

Academic and Professional Communications

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Nov 2024

Next enrolment closes 19 May

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UndergraduateMAQ-ENGX1055

Techniques in Academic Reading and Writing

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 22 Jul 2024

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UndergraduateLTU-MAC1WFM

Writing for Media

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No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

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UndergraduateUNE-WRIT101

The Craft of Academic Writing

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 21 Oct 2024

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PostgraduateUSQ-EDP-MAS

Master of Editing and Publishing

100% online

Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent

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UndergraduateCUR-PWP-CTF

Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Writing and Publishing

The first draft of your writing and publishing career

Work on your writing, editing, and publishing skills at university level. If you’re interested in a professional communications career, start here for core skills and experience with different mediums. Launch your future with a writing qualification.

100% online

6 months full time or part time equivalent

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

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Bachelor of Arts

Pursue your passion and your profession

A flexible arts degree offering a large selection of humanities and social sciences majors. Mix it up with minors and electives in business, health, and science. Develop critical thinking, emotional intelligence, creativity, and communication skills.

100% online

3 years full time or part time equivalent

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

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UndergraduateSCU-CRW-ADG

Associate Degree of Creative Writing

Develop your craft and find an audience

Build writing skills and develop a portfolio of creative work. You’ll cover biographies, poetry, short stories, YA fiction, and more. You’ll also touch on editing and publishing. Learn from experienced teachers. Connect with a community of writers.

Online & on-campus

2 years full time or part time equivalent

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There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.
- You can enrol without entry requirements
  We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there.
- You have total control over how you study
  Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you.
- You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student
  Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students.
- We’ll help you navigate the university world
  Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.

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Studying through Open Universities Australia means we take care of the guesswork and administration of university study, so you can focus on learning.

You don't need a strong academic history to go to uni

We make it possible for everyone to start university through single subjects, regardless of ATAR or study experience. These subjects are covered by government loans, and can be used to upskill or gain entry into a qualification.

You have the flexibility to start at multiple points during the year

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