| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-05-27 | - |
| 2024-08-26 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Writing program at Swinburne University equips students with the skills to refine their writing voice through theory, research, and creative projects. The program covers principles and concepts related to professional writing, enabling students to create a diverse portfolio. Graduates are prepared for careers as authors, editors, journalists, and writers, with strong industry connections providing opportunities for internships and collaborations.
Program Outline
Outline:
Content:
The Master of Writing program at Swinburne University equips students with the skills to refine their writing voice through theory, research, and creative long-form projects. The program covers principles and concepts related to professional writing, enabling students to create a diverse portfolio.
Structure:
The program consists of 12 core units (150 credit points), which can be completed in 1.5 years full-time or part-time.
Course Schedule:
Graduate Certificate:
- Critical Friends: The Real and Virtual Support of Writers
- Journalism
- Research for Writers
- Real Life Writing
Graduate Diploma:
- Reading and Writing
- Writing History: People, Places and Times
- Scriptwriting
- Writing for Digital Media
Master's Degree:
- Writing and Praxis: Publication Folio A
- The Creative Artefact: Publication Folio B
Careers:
Graduates of the Master of Writing program are equipped for careers as authors, editors, journalists, and writers. The program's strong industry connections provide opportunities for internships and collaborations with organizations such as The Australian, The Age, Crikey, Boroondara City Council, and government agencies.
Entry Requirements:
A recognised bachelor degree in any of the fields of: creative arts, society and culture, education, health, and management and commerce; or a Graduate Certificate of Writing or Graduate Certificate in Arts (Writing).
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Satisfactory completion of one of the following: IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0 Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
