10 Best Writing Courses on edX
We compared 10 Writing courses currently listed on edX, priced from $99.00 to $498.00. 6 come from a named university or institution, including Thomas Edison State University, University of Cambridge and Maryville University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 10
- Price range
- $99.00 – $498.00
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 10 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "writing" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $99.00 to $498.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Writing for Success
Offered by Thomas Edison State University
Writing for Success aims to enhance your writing skills, crucial for effective communication in any professional environment. This course will guide you in crafting clear and persuasive content, making it a valuable asse...
$498.00listed price -
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Capstone: Bringing it all together
Offered by University of Cambridge
Having completed the seven other courses in the MicroMasters in Writing for Performance and Entertainment Industries, this course gives you the opportunity to put it all together. The course webinar will focus on the ass...
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Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Offered by Maryville University
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication program offered on edX provides a comprehensive understanding of communication theories and practices. You'll explore various communication mediums and develop skills that are crucia...
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Bachelor of Arts in English
Offered by Maryville University
The Bachelor of Arts in English on edX offers a comprehensive exploration of literature, writing, and cultural analysis. This degree empowers students to develop critical thinking and communication skills, enabling them...
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English For Tech Professionals
Offered by University of Cape Town
Learn five main English skills (vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, speaking, and writing) using real-life tech-focused examples. Become a more effective communicator and prepare to land a job at an international tech co...
$189.00listed price -
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Modern Masterpieces of World Literature
Offered by Harvard University
Examine how great modern writers capture the intricacies of our globalized world and how their works circulate within that world to find their own audiences.
$209.00listed price -
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English for Journalists, Part 2
Offered by University of California, Berkeley
Improve your English grammar, vocabulary and writing skills through topics in journalism including free speech, sports, humor and broadcast writing.
$99.00listed price -
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Mandarin Essentials for Beginners
Offered by MandarinX
This course on Mandarin Essentials for Beginners offers a welcoming introduction to the Chinese language. It's designed to help learners develop foundational skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Mandarin....
$340.20listed price -
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Science Communication
Offered by IsraelX
Discover how science can become news, stories, and entertainment. Learn from international experts in science communication from around the world.
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edX MOOC / Non-credit30-hour Grammar and Language Awareness
Offered by TEFL Org
30-hour Grammar and Language Awareness Module
$169.00listed price
Best Writing Courses on edX compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 1 | Writing for Success | edX | Thomas Edison State University | $498.00 | View → |
| 2 | Capstone: Bringing it all together | edX | University of Cambridge | $299.00 | View → |
| 3 | Bachelor of Arts in Communication | edX | Maryville University | — | View → |
| 4 | Bachelor of Arts in English | edX | Maryville University | — | View → |
| 5 | English For Tech Professionals | edX | University of Cape Town | $189.00 | View → |
| 6 | Modern Masterpieces of World Literature | edX | Harvard University | $209.00 | View → |
| 7 | English for Journalists, Part 2 | edX | University of California, Berkeley | $99.00 | View → |
| 8 | Mandarin Essentials for Beginners | edX | MandarinX | $340.20 | View → |
| 9 | Science Communication | edX | IsraelX | — | View → |
| 10 | 30-hour Grammar and Language Awareness | edX | TEFL Org | $169.00 | View → |
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 7 priced courses on this page run from $99.00 to $498.00, with the middle of the range around $209.00 — a spread of $399.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from edX. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 6 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Thomas Edison State University, University of Cambridge and Maryville University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Before you enrol
Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 30 August 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.