Why Writing at Swinburne?
Idea. Develop. Publish.
- Course info and features
- Online learning
- Graduate attributes
- Career opportunities
- Degree Structure
- Admission requirements
- More information
Course info and features
Swinburne’s postgraduate writing programs explore the skills of writing and how they are understood, developed and implemented. Student s can undertake all forms of writing including professional, creative, curriculum and research.
Students are enabled to develop skills or further their expertise in areas including:
- Editing
- Writing for performance on stage, TV or film
- Business writing
- Creative writing
- Research and publication
- Journalism
- Online writing
Online learning
Swinburne’s postgraduate Writing qualifications are taught completely online through the use of online discussion boards, tutorials and lectures. As an industry leader in online delivery, our programs are continually evolving to integrate the latest technologies.
Online learning allows you to access world class education and support without ever attending a campus, providing the flexibility to undertake University studies around work and family commitments.
Students have access to a range of benefits and technological innovations including:
- Virtual lectures, tutorials and expert interviews provided online
- The ability to post work to virtual workshops for peer review
- Access to interactive unit websites that are supported by online eTutors
- The ability to participate from anywhere in the world.
Graduate attributes
As a graduate of Swinburne’s Writing programs you will have the ability to:
- Critically understand new trends in writing and communication
- Communicate using a range of media
- Debate current issues in the field of writing and communication
- Locate, evaluate and use information effectively
- Edit your own and others’ writing
- Write in professional, creative, educational and research styles.
Career opportunities
Writing skills play a major role in careers involving international and institutional communication. The rise of electronic texts has meant that e-journalists, copywriters, editors and proof-readers are in demand.
Education fields increasingly need curriculum and application writers as well as writers within the academic and creative worlds. Clear and creative written communicators are crucial to the development of business organisations Australia wide.
Degree structure
Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing)
In order to gain the Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing) students must successfully complete four units of study. This must include the core unit LPW500.
Graduate Diploma of Arts (Writing)
In order to gain the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Writing) students must successfully complete eight units of study. This must include the core unit LPW600.
Master of Arts (Writing)
In order to gain the Master of Arts (Writing) students must successfully complete twelve units of study. This must include the two core units LPW701a and LPW701b.
Admission requirements
In order to gain entry into the program applicants must have an undergraduate bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution, or approved equivalent.
More information
Local Students
Telephone: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)
