Master of Writing
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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Duration
1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Intakes
Online (Study Period 2, Study Period 3, Study Period 1) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Online
2020 Start Dates
Study Period 1 -
02 March 2020
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
Mastering the art of screenwriting
After stumbling across a movie script, arts student Brooke McMaster found her passion and hasn’t looked back. Brooke has since worked on award-winning motion pictures, pitched for late night talk shows and written material for some of the world’s leading comedians.
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.
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 50 credit points (normally four units)
Units of study
PWR60003 Research for Writers
PWR60002 Real Life Writing
PWR70001 Reading and Writing*
PWR70004 Writing History: People, Places and Times
PWR60002 Real Life Writing
PWR70001 Reading and Writing*
PWR70004 Writing History: People, Places and Times
PWR70002 Writing for Digital Media (PWR70002)*
PWR80005 Writing and Praxis: Publication Folio A*
PWR80003 The Creative Artefact: Publication Folio B*
PWR80005 Writing and Praxis: Publication Folio A*
PWR80003 The Creative Artefact: Publication Folio B*
* 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 Master of Writing is to allow students 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
- demonstrate 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
- initiate cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level within and to creative and professional texts from the discipline and field of writing
- 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
- 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
- demonstrate the application of knowledge & 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.
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
- A recognised bachelor degree in any of the fields of: creative arts, society and culture, education, health, and management and commerce or
- Graduate Certificate of Writing or Graduate Certificate in Arts (Writing).