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- Become a storyteller who makes an impact in a fast-changing digital world.
- Collaborate and learn from with award winning writers, publishers and industry professionals.
- Study your way with flexible options that support remote, regional and online learners.
- Prepare for careers in publishing, communication, entertainment, education and the creative industries.
Highlights
- Become a storyteller who makes an impact in a fast-changing digital world.
- Collaborate and learn from with award winning writers, publishers and industry professionals.
- Prepare for careers in publishing, communication, entertainment, education and the creative industries.
Why choose this course?
If you want to write to entertain, inform or inspire, and use your voice to make an impact, this major gives you the skills to do it across genres and industries.
You’ll explore how writing connects with readers, responds to cultural and social contexts, and adapts to changing digital platforms and professional environments.
Through hands-on learning and industry engagement, you’ll build the confidence to write creatively and professionally, whether you're crafting powerful fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, or professional writing for diverse audiences in a digital world.
Real-world learning
From your first year, you’ll dive into real writing challenges that reflect the kinds of work you’ll do in your career. You’ll collaborate with industry professionals, sharpen your skills through workshops and peer feedback, and explore how writing works across different settings, from creative storytelling to corporate communication.
Throughout this course, you’ll take part in two dedicated community engagement units. In your first year, you’ll connect with local organisations to understand the opportunities and challenges in your community. Later in the course, you’ll build on this experience by applying your skills in a real workplace, solving problems and contributing meaningfully.
You’ll also complete a work integrated learning internship, giving you the chance to apply your knowledge in a professional setting, build your network, and gain confidence in your abilities. These experiences are designed to help you graduate with the practical skills, creative thinking and industry insight to make a real impact.
Whether you are writing to inform, persuade, or inspire, you will graduate ready to make your mark in a digital world.
Explore this course
This major blends creative and professional writing practice with critical thinking and ethical frameworks. You will:
- Explore genres including fiction, poetry, journalism, corporate writing and persuasive communication.
- Learn how writing connects with audiences and shapes cultural and social conversations in digital environments.
- Build practical skills in editing, reviewing and agile communication for media and professional settings.
- Develop creative writing skills and construct stories for different genres, contexts and audiences.
- Research real-world writing examples and reflect on their impact.
- Develop critical, analytical and peer reviewing skills.
You’ll graduate with a strong foundation in storytelling and communication, ready to adapt your skills to a range of creative and professional roles.
Double degrees
Combine your Bachelor of Arts (Writing in a Digital World) degree with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and graduate with two qualifications in just 5.5 years. This future-focused double degree equips you with the persuasive writing and communication skills to advocate, educate and lead across legal, cultural and social contexts. You’ll be prepared to influence policy, engage communities, and drive meaningful change.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates of the writing in a digital world major are equipped for careers in corporate writing, editorial, publishing, content writing and more.
With careful curation of your course, you could explore many different career paths including;
- Creative sector – Add studies in creative arts, business or digital games and storytelling for a career as a creative writer for film or digital media, like interactive storytelling and game writing.
- Corporate sector – Combine with studies in communication or business to pursue careers in corporate writing, speechwriting, digital communication, content creation or working within a communications team.
- Education – Continue your studies after your Bachelor of Arts with further study through the Master of Teaching – Primary or Secondary to become a teacher.
Possible careers
- Author
- Communications officer
- Content creator
- Content strategist
- Copywriter
- Corporate writer
- Creative writer
- Digital communicator
- Editor
- Poet
- Publisher
- Speechwriter
- Technical writer
In order to complete this course you must complete a total of 288 credit points.
Six core units: 72 credit points
Writing in a Digital World Major: 96 credit points comprised of:
- 24 credit points of core units
- 72 credit points of option units
QUT You: 24 credit points
Complementary studies: 96 credit points chosen from:
- one 96 credit point second major; OR
- one 84 credit point second major and 12 credit points of unit options (electives); OR
- one 72 credit point second major and 24 credit points of unit options (electives); OR
- two 48 credit point minors; OR
- one 48 credit point minor and 48 credit points of unit options (electives)
In order to complete this course you must complete a total of 288 credit points.
Six core units: 72 credit points
Writing in a Digital World Major: 96 credit points comprised of:
- 24 credit points of core units
- 72 credit points of option units
QUT You: 24 credit points
Complementary studies: 96 credit points chosen from:
- one 96 credit point second major; OR
- one 84 credit point second major and 12 credit points of unit options (electives); OR
- one 72 credit point second major and 24 credit points of unit options (electives); OR
- two 48 credit point minors; OR
- one 48 credit point minor and 48 credit points of unit options (electives)
As this is a new course, the threshold will be available mid-January 2027.
- Course code
- BA01
- QTAC code
- 441012
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- Online
- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- 3 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
International Talent Scholarship
A new scholarship for 2026 that covers tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Updates about this course
The Bachelor of Arts (Writing in a Digital World) is available from 2027
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