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The Master of Writing allows students to acquire the skills needed to improve their creative and professional writing. Students gain an understanding of the underlying principles and concepts of their craft and apply this through the creation of a range of writing portfolios of their choice. Students will be supported by online tutors, industry professionals and through online workshops.

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Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 20% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.

Duration

18 Month/s

Intakes

Online (Study Period 1, Study Period 2, Study Period 3) - View application and start dates

Fees

A$28900 (annual for 2024)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

I have learnt that creativity, writing and story building are extremely useful skills for many different career paths, and desirable to many employers. This course has surpassed my expectations in the number of career paths it would open up to me.

Bella

Master of Writing

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Master of Writing encourages students to explore the range of writing styles needed to work professionally and creatively in publication industries. Students will also develop their own writerly voice through learning and practice in craft, in theory that enriches their writing, and through research and long form creative projects.

The goal of Swinburne's writing programs is to teach the writing skills that are needed for success in today’s writing and publishing environment, and to expose students to opportunities for publication

These programs are designed to give students access to the best materials in print and online as well as to experts in their field. Students will be supported by online mentors and tutors.

The Master of Writing forms the final 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).

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.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Master of Writing, students must complete 150 credit points comprising:

12 core units (150 credit points)

A unit of study can only be counted once.

The program is delivered entirely online and is supported with eTutors, tutorials, print materials, websites and CD-ROMs.

Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Writing is 75 credit points (normally six units)

Units of study

PWR60001 Critical Friends: The Real and Virtual Support of Writers
PWR60004 Journalism

PWR60003 Research for Writers
PWR60002 Real Life Writing
PWR70001 Reading and Writing*
PWR70004 Writing History: People, Places and Times

PWR70005 Scriptwriting

PWR70002 Writing for Digital Media (PWR70002)*
PWR80005 Writing and Praxis: Publication Folio A*
PWR80003 The Creative Artefact: Publication Folio B*

PWR80006 Creative Industry Enterprise*

PWR80001 Creativity for Practice *

* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.

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 mastery of theoretical writing–related knowledge and to reflect critically on creative writing theory and professional writing practice or scholarship, including first nation storytelling and perspectives.
Engage technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories related to writing practice and research, and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice across a range of writing genres, styles, and research approaches
Experiment with creative application of complex ideas and abstract concepts within creative and professional texts
Use communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences related to professional and creative content production industries
Develop technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship in the field of creative and professional writing
Evaluate approaches for the application of knowledge and skills, with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional writing and publishing practice and/or for further learning
Apply a high level of personal autonomy and accountability across a range of professional and creative interactions and projects

Pathways and scholarships

- Scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.

Course fees

A$28900 (annual for 2024)*

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

A recognised bachelor degree in any of the fields of: creative arts, society and culture, education, health, and management and commerce OR a Graduate Certificate of Writing or Graduate Certificate in Arts (Writing)

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne English Language Centre: EAP 5 Advanced level with overall 70% and all skills 65% or above
Or equivalent measures available at http://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/international/apply/entry-requirements/

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.

Note: This course is offered online only. Online and distance education courses are only available to international students who are studying in a country other than Australia.

Find out more

Submit an online enquiry
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)

Freecall: 1300 794 628 (within Australia)

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au