Graduate Diploma of Writing
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
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Intakes
Online (Study Period 1, Study Period 2, Study Period 3, Study Period 4) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Online
2021 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)
Note: This course is available to local students and off-shore international students who are studying in a country other than Australia; this course is not available to on-shore international students on a student visa.
Course structure
- eight core units (100 credit points)
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Diploma of Writing is 50 credit points (normally four units)
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
- Fees, 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