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Master of Arts (Writing)

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Fee*
18 Month/s Online (Study Period 1, Study Period 2, Study Period 3, Study Period 4) $14,000 (annual 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.

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 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 of 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.

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The aim of the Master of Arts (Writing) is to allow students to acquire a systematic and coherent body of knowledge, the underlying principles and concepts, and the associated communication and problem-solving skills associated with creative and professional writing.
 
The program objectives are to allow students to:
  • develop academic skills and attributes necessary to undertake research for creative and professional writing, comprehend and evaluate new information, concepts and evidence from a range of sources
  • develop the ability to review, consolidate, extend and apply the knowledge and techniques learnt, including in a professional context
  • demonstrate a high order of skill in analysis, critical evaluation and/or professional application through the planning and execution of project work or a piece of scholarship or research; and creativity in writing
  • demonstrate creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge and skills to new situations, to solve complex problems and to think rigorously and independently
  • build on their skills for self directed and life-long learning

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The Master of Arts (Writing) incorporates the Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing), and the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Writing). The master continues on from the graduate certificate and graduate diploma levels and consists of a further four units of study (700 level) including the core units: Publication Folio Part A and Publication Folio Part B.

Each unit of study is worth 12.5 credit points. To complete the Master of Arts (Writing), a total of 12 units of study, worth 150 credit points, must be completed.

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

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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.

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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.

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An appropriate honours degree or a 4 year undergraduate degree or equivalent. Applicants with an appropriate postgraduate diploma or equivalent are also eligible to apply. Special entry is also available through Recognition of Prior Learning and relevant experience. Entry points will vary according to Swinburne Exemption and RPL policies.

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Contact the Postgraduate Coordinator - Students and Programs on +61 3 9215 7304, or send an email to pgadmin@swin.edu.au or visit the website at www.swin.edu.au/writing

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