Graduate Diploma in Professional Writing
Faculty of Arts and Design
The Graduate Diploma in Professional Writing develops professional graduate-level creative writing and editing skills. The course provides an opportunity for graduates of other disciplines to learn about the structure and function of the publishing industry, acquire skills relating to the production of work in electronic and print media and develop multi-disciplinary creative writing skills. It is suitable for professionals from other backgrounds considering a career change into publishing. Students completing the Graduate Certificate of Professional Writing (Editing) may seek admission to the graduate diploma.
Careers
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Advertisers
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Copywriters
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Editors
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Educators
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Human resources consultant
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Journalists
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Library and information managers
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Professional writers
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Publishers
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Report writers
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Theatre, film and media reviewers
Course: Graduate Diploma in Professional Writing (903AA)
Award: Graduate Diploma in Professional Writing
Course Level: 06
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Design
University Admissions Centre (UAC) Course Code: 885530
CRICOS Code: 058226C
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:
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UC Bruce Campus
- Full Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Dr Paul Hetherington (Ph: +61 2 6201 2996)
- Part Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Dr Paul Hetherington (Ph: +61 2 6201 2996)
Introduction
An award designed for students who already have a degree which will enable them to develop creative writing skills in a range of fields.Course Requirements
24 credit points comprising:
(a) Required (6 credit points) as follows:
8305 Introduction to Creative Writing G
8299 Creative Project G
(b) Restricted choice (18 credit points) as follows:
18 credit points (6 units) chosen from the following:
8754 Literary Studies: True Stories G
8753 Literary Studies: The Novel G
8157 Writing Short Narratives G
8906 Screenwriting G
8751 Literary Studies: Literature for 0-18 G
3481 Writing for Young People G
7541 Introduction to Editing G
7540 Advanced Editing G
7652 English Grammar G
7649 Study of Language G
Typical Course Structure
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| YEAR 1 | |
| 8305 Introduction to Creative Writing G | 8299 Creative Project G |
| Restricted choice unit | Restricted choice unit |
| Restricted choice unit | Restricted choice unit |
| Restricted choice unit | Restricted choice unit |
Course Duration
2 semesters full-time: maximum 8 semesters.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet normal University of Canberra requirements for admission to a graduate diploma course. Additionally, applicants are required to provide a portfolio of creative writing (3-4 pieces, in any genre or form). Applications will be judged on this portfolio in addition to other admission requirements.
Admission may also be considered based on combinations of study, or learning gained from work experience, learning gained from non-credentialed courses, and learning from life as formally set out in the University’s Policy Advice on RPL for Applicants.
Assumed Knowledge
Familiarity with ideas about creative writing and narrative along with excellent use of written English.Subsumable awards
The Graduate Certificate course in Professional Writing (Editing) is subsumable into the Graduate Diploma in Professional Writing.
Course Enquiries
Students seeking course advice should contact the course convener or seek further assistance from the Faculty of Arts and Design.
Supplementary Application Information
Supplementary application information is required for this course.
Abbreviations used in Unit Descriptions
Please note the following abbreviations:
INT-F2F: Face-to-face teaching in intensive mode (check with unit convener for time of lectures, tutorials etc.)
INT-F2FO: Face-to-face teaching in intensive mode with online teaching
ONL: Online delivery only (no face-to-face teaching)
Face-to-face: Face-to-face teaching with lecturers, tutorials etc, supported by material on Moodle, our online teaching system.
STD-F2FO: Face-to-face teaching with lecturers, tutorials etc, and online teaching.
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