Writer

A Writer writes fiction and nonfiction pieces for a range of purposes. You might specialise in a particular type of writing such as poetry, short stories or movie scripts. Writers may write pieces designed to be printed such as children’s books or magazine articles or you may write for websites or digital publishers.

Writers should be able to come up with unique ideas for writing work and must have excellent technical skills. It’s important you can respond to audience or client needs and you may have to liaise with clients or editors to determine their requirements. Writers should be able to manage their time well and meet their deadlines.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $85,020
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a writer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA40118

Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $11,521
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA50118

Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $15,817
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Applied Linguistics)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,591
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (English)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (English Literature)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (English and Cultural Studies)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher Writer

Bachelor of Arts (Literary Studies)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Writer Journalist Author Biographer + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Writing)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $36,810
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (English Literature)

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $24,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
English Teacher Writer
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