Graduate Diploma of Writing
OUA
Graduates will have advanced knowledge of industry and creative practices and be able to critically apply this knowledge and skills across a range of specialisations in the field of professional and creative writing.
The Graduate Diploma of Writing forms the second stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
- Graduate Certificate of Writing (GC-WRI)
- Graduate Diploma of Writing (GD-WRI)
- Master of Writing (MA-WRI)
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Duration
The course is delivered off-campus via Open Universities Australia, therefore completion of the various units is self paced.
Intakes
Online (Study Period 1, Study Period 2, Study Period 3, Study Period 4) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Online
2022 Start Dates
2023 Start Dates
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
- Graduate Certificate of Writing (GC-WRI)
- Graduate Diploma of Writing (GD-WRI)
- Master of Writing (MA-WRI)
Course structure
- eight core units (100 credit points)
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Aims and objectives
The program objectives are to allow students to:
- apply analytical skills to evaluate, review, consolidate and synthesise knowledge of writing theory and practice in specific forms
- identify and provide solutions to complex creative problems related to the construction and interpretation of writing related texts in specific and specialized forms,
- apply specialised technical and creative skills needed to generate industry ready texts in specific forms
- review and think critically about the writing of self and others through provision of constructive industry standard feedback
- use industry applicable communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical concepts related to writing and criticism needed to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences of creative works.
- demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions specific to creative practice in varied specialised contexts related to specific writing forms
- demonstrate responsibility and accountability for writing-related personal outputs and aspects of working with others within specialized fields, including through the development of sustainable and independent writing practices.

Graduate skills
- capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
- effective and ethical in work and community situations
- adaptable and able to manage change
- aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing.
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
Entry requirements
- a recognised bachelor degree or
- Graduate Certificate of Writing or Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing) or equivalent.