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) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Online
2023 Start Dates
Study Period 3 -
28 August 2023
2024 Start Dates
Study Period 3 -
26 August 2024
Study Period 2 -
27 May 2024
Study Period 1 -
26 February 2024
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
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Career outcomes include writer, journalist, editor, written content creator, media content developer, and scriptwriter. The course also prepares students for roles in arts and culture event development, education, publishing, and all fields that require storytelling skills.
Aims and objectives
On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to:
- Apply cognitive skills to demonstrate critical integration of theoretical writing–related knowledge in creative works and to reflect on the integration of creative writing theory and professional writing practice or scholarship in the work of others, including first nation storytelling and perspectives.
- Identify and provide solutions to complex creative problems related to the construction and interpretation of writing related texts in specific and specialized form
- 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
- Apply 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
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 2023 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2023 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
A recognised bachelor degree OR Graduate Certificate of Writing or Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing) or equivalent