Graduate Diploma of Writing
OUA
The constant need for content in print, digital, film, and broadcast media means that writers are in greater demand than ever before. This course aims to build on the skills developed in the Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing) in order to further specialise student’s skills to an industry ready level in preparation for creative, professional, and academic publication opportunities.
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)
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
2020 Start Dates
Study Period 2 -
01 June 2020
Study Period 3 -
31 August 2020
2021 Start Dates
Study Period 1 -
01 March 2021
Study Period 2 -
31 May 2021
Study Period 3 -
30 August 2021
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The constant need for content in print, digital, film, and broadcast media means that writers are in greater demand than ever before. This course aims to build on the skills developed in the Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing) in order to further specialise student’s skills to an industry ready level in preparation for creative, professional, and academic publication opportunities.
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 Arts (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)
Course structure
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Writing, a student must complete 100 credit points of specified units.
- eight core units (100 credit points)
A unit of study can only be counted once. Students who successfully complete the graduate diploma, may progress to the Master of Writing.
The course is delivered entirely online and is supported with eTutors, tutorials, print materials, websites and CD-ROMs.
Find out more about the full course structure and unit listing.
Units of study
* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Aims and objectives
The aim of the Graduate Diploma of Writing is to allow students to develop further their theoretical and practical foundation for their writing skills and to further build on their understanding of different critical and cultural theories that provide new perspectives on the process and product of the writing act.
The program objectives are to allow students to:
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
The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching courses assist all its graduates to be:
- 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
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2020 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
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.
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of:
- a recognised bachelor degree or
- Graduate Certificate of Writing or Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing) or equivalent.