Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
You’ll explore your creativity and hone it for writing and editing industries. You’ll not only learn how to write and edit, you’ll learn about the laws and ethics of professional writing.
By the time you graduate, you’ll have a broad knowledge of the professional industry and how you can find opportunities to work. You’ll have the skills to work in a range of industries, across genres and forms. You’ll also be prepared for further study.
Duration
1 year full-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (March) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time (day)
VTAC course code
- 3400278034 (fee type determined by provider)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
From hospitality to acclaimed writer
With a day-job as a copywriter, a newsletter that boasts over 4000 subscribers, and guest appearances on Australian and American podcasts, McKinley Valentine has firmly cemented her career as a writer.
After graduating in 2012, McKinley transitioned from hospitality to freelance writing, now working at design studio, Paper Giant. Her newsletter, The Whippet, was featured on Inside Hook’s list of the 80 Best Single-Operator Newsletters on the Internet.
‘I couldn’t have done it without the skills I learned in the PWE course. While I always had a knack for spelling and grammar, there’s so much more to writing professionally.’
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
Graduate skills
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Staff spotlight
Nicolas Brasch is a writer, teacher, workshop facilitator and festival director. He is the author of more than 400 books (mainly for children and young adults) for many leading international publishers, several of which have won Australian and international awards. He also teaches professional and creative writing at Swinburne University; presents workshops and seminars on writing and storytelling; facilitates business writing workshops; runs a corporate writing business; is Festival Director of Melbourne Jewish Book Week; and is undertaking a PhD.
Staff spotlight
Spiri Tsintziras is an award winning-author, creative writing teacher and business writing trainer.
She has had articles and stories published in newspapers, magazines and anthologies, and is the author of several non-fiction books published in Australia and abroad.
She’s written content for community, business and government organisations for over 25 years.
In the spirit of lifelong learning, she is trying her hand at writing a crime novel as part of a Master of Arts at Swinburne University.
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
A VET Student Loan is available for this course – allowing you to defer part of your fees if you're eligible.
The maximum VET Student Loan amount for this course is $16,788. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.
Diploma of Professional Writing and EditingEstimated course fees for 2023* |
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| For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | Is this a Free TAFE course? | |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do not receive a VET Student Loan | $11,570 | $7,270 | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan | Fully Covered | Fully Covered | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available if you self-identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and qualify for a government-subsidised training place under the Indigenous Completions Initiative.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
Find out if you’re eligible for a fee concession here.
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 800.
Entry requirements
- Write short works (approximately 1,000 words) suitable for publication in any media.
- Edit other people’s written work for grammar, punctuation and appropriate use of language.
- Provide an objective critique of other people’s written work in a positive manner to assist re-writing.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059