Course Level
Associate Degree
CRICOS
074927G
Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing
This practical, industry-focused associate degree will nurture your creative potential while building the skills, expertise and versatility you need to become a professional writer and/or editor. Whatever your goal - to write a novel, start an online magazine, or work as a freelance editor - well support and inspire you. During your studies you'll work alongside fellow students passionate about reading and writing. You'll also learn from teachers and mentors who are leading practitioners in their fields. You'll start by gaining a broad base of skills in fiction, creative nonfiction, professional communication, digital content, grammar and editing. Then you'll specialize in your preferred areas, with a focus on building a writing portfolio, developing practical projects, and engaging with industry and with readers. Other opportunities include completing an industry placement, producing the annual Visible Ink anthology, collaborating with creative partners, and building your professional networks by organizing and participating in literary events.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Melbourne City | Full-time - 2 years | N/A | N/A |
Melbourne City | Full-time - 2 years Part-time - 4 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
Total Credit Points: 192
Subjects
- COMM2450 Working withText and Image
- COMM2451 Introduction to Editing Practice
- COMM2452 Writing Fiction - Story and Structure
- COMM2453 Writing Creative Nonfiction
- COMM2454 Writing Professionally - Effective Communication
- COMM2455 Copyediting and Proofreading
- COMM2456 Building a Strong Narrative
- COMM2462 Freelance Writing for the Media
- COMM2463 Writing for Children
- COMM2464 Poetry and Performance
- COMM2465 Archetypes and Imagery in Storytelling
- COMM2457 Creating Content
- COMM2458 Developing a Writing Project
- COMM2459 Inside the Industry
- COMM2460 Towards Publication
- COMM2461 Writing Workshop
- COMM2466 Advanced Editing - Content and Collaboration
- COMM2468 Advanced Feature Writing
- COMM2470 Fiction for Young Adults
- COMM2735 Publishing for Editors - From Commission to Production
- COMM2467 Magazine Writing and Editing
- COMM2734 Advanced Professional Writing - Text, Design and Strategy
- COMM2736 Short Form Fiction Writing
- COMM2935 Genre Fiction - Targeting the Market
Entry requirements
- You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification).
Study Pathways
Graduates may apply for exemptions from the Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) or the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism).