Graduate Diploma of Writing OUA

Graduate Diploma

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Course Code

GD-WRI

Study Mode

Online, In person

Intake Months

Mar, Jun, Aug

Domestic Fees

$25,500 per year / $25,500 total

About this course

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)

Study locations

Off-Campus

Online

Career pathways

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.

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.

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

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