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Professional Writing and Publishing Double Degree Major (BSc/BA)

Non-Award

Employers across all sectors need people who can research, write, edit and publish a range of material. This double degree major develops skills in various writing genres and styles, with opportunities for professional placements.

Key details

Degree Type

Non-Award

Course Code

MDDU-PRWS1

About this course

Overview

Employers across all sectors need people who can research, write, edit and publish a range of material.

In this double degree major you will develop your skills and knowledge in many genres and styles of writing, while you explore your own creativity.

You'll learn to produce and edit feature articles, speeches, reports, discussion papers, website content, creative nonfiction, media releases and other forms of content. You'll learn about copyright, censorship, plagiarism and the ethics of writing in the public domain.

In your final semester of study, you'll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement with an industry employer.

What you will learn

What you'll learn

identify, explain and apply the key disciplinary concepts and principles in professional writing and publishing
integrate theory and creative practice in the production and analysis of professional writing texts; conceive, develop and evaluate innovative modes of professional communication
access and evaluate the sources, authority and relevance of information, and synthesise key facts, themes and ideas in professional writing and publishing
effectively communicate ideas to a range of audiences, across a variety of media, genres, and purposes
use and evaluate a range of appropriate technologies to access resources, communicate effectively, and develop writing and research skills
use and reflect on disciplinary skills and knowledge to develop autonomous learning, and apply these insights to writing in a range of different professional contexts
acknowledge the interrelationship between local, national and global perspectives and the impact of this on professional writing and publishing
recognise and value the diversity of cultural knowledge and practices, taking care to represent these, where appropriate, in an ethical and professional manner
work independently and/or collaboratively to produce innovative, creative and ethical professional writing that is appropriate to a variety of professional and cultural contexts

Career pathways

What jobs can the Professional Writing and Publishing course lead to?

Careers

Copywriter
Editor
Publisher
Media / communications advisor
Writer
Blogger

Industries

Media
Corporate communications
Publishing
Local government and public service

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

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Curtin course code: MDDU-PRWS1
Last updated on: 13 October 2025