Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing)

Course Code: L071 CRICOS Code: Online

Duration	Campus and Intake	Fee*
6 Month/s	Online (Study Period 1, Study Period 2, Study Period 3, Study Period 4)	A$7,000 (total for 2012)

*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia 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.

About the course

Course Description:

Study period dates can be obtained from Swinburne's OUA website.

The rapid pace of change in the ways in which information is accessed, utilised and converted into knowledge means that there is a growing need for graduates with both traditional and electronic professional and creative writing skills. The goal of Swinburne's writing programs is to draw together print and performance-based texts, while exploring the local and global opportunities of electronic media.

The writing suite of programs builds on the expertise Swinburne academics in areas including creative writing, electronic writing, information management, eCommunications and writing for learning technologies. These programs will 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.

Aims & Objectives:

The aim of the Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing) is to allow students to develop a theoretical and practical foundation for their writing skills.

The program objectives are for students to:

gain an overview of different critical and cultural theories that provide new perspectives on the process and product of the writing act
develop skills in journalism writing
gain insights and understanding into how writers from different writing disciplines approach their writing work

Course Structure:

The Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing) consists of four units of study (500 level) each worth 12.5 credit points, including the core unit LPW500 Critical Friends: The real and virtual support of writers. The course is delivered entirely online and is supported with eTutors, tutorials, print materials, websites and CD-ROMs.

Units of Study:

LPW500 Critical Friends: The real and virtual support of writers (core)
LPW501 Journalism
LPW505 Research for Writers

LPW504 Real Life Writing

How To Apply

How to apply:

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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.

English Language Requirements:

Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level certificate at the undergraduate level (EAP 5: UG-65% ); OR, Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 213 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

Academic Requirements:

An appropriate undergraduate or postgraduate degree or equivalent. Special entry is available through Recognition of Prior Learning, appropriate TAFE programs and/or relevant experience.

Find Out More

For further information:

Enquire online: www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)