Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce - Professional Writing and Publishing

Curtin University

With this double degree you can apply core business skills to your creative ventures, and infuse creativity and critical thinking into business contexts. You will learn technical skills in both your chosen disciplines, as well as transferable skills such as communication and problem-solving. You’ll also enjoy access to Curtin’s business, media and performance facilities. Develop real-world experience before you graduate. Learn how work-integrated learning helps you build career skills and connect with industry early. At Curtin, we’re here to support you in boosting your employability and achieving your professional goals. 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.

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