Writing courses
Why study writing online?
A writing course is the key to composing your career in publishing, editing, and of course, writing.
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.
Writing specialisations
- Technical writing – documenting processes and supplying instructions.
- Business writing – workplace communications and grant applications.
- Travel writing – describing distant places and peoples.
Writing course highlights
- Editing and publishing skills.
- Online writing for web, blog, and UX.
- Exposure and opportunities for publication.
Discover related degrees
Discover related subjects
Undergraduate CUR-PWP121-2023
Writing, Rhetoric and Persuasion
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- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media) (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Writing and Publishing
- Bachelor of Communications
- Bachelor of Arts (Animation and Game Design)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media)
- Bachelor of Arts (Chinese)
- Bachelor of Arts (Japanese)
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