Graduate Diploma of Arts in Writing

About this course

Studying this Graduate Diploma of Arts in Writing program through Open Universities Australia will give you education and training in a range of writing techniques. You will learn how to write content in the Information Age.

This graduate diploma course will teach you more than just how to write. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to understand, evaluate and create content for a variety of genres and environments.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this graduate certificate program:

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution

OR

• Have relevant work experience as well as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Areas of study

In this graduate diploma program, you will study:

• Critical friends: The real and virtual support of writers
• Journalism
• Real life writing
• Research for writers

Shorter programs

If you choose not to study the entire Graduate Diploma of Arts program you may be able to complete an alternative program. This is beneficial for students who need to develop a specialisation or prefer not to commit to the whole study period.

Depending on the units studied, you can exit with a Graduate Certificate of Arts in Writing.

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Finance Options

FEE-HELP is available.

Student Support

Open Universities Australia offers a range of administrative and student support options. As a student of OUA you will have access to four hours of free expert tutoring support for each unit undertaken through the tutoring service call SMARTHINKING. This on-demand service allows you to get fast, detailed feedback on your assignment drafts and have access to your tutor in real time.

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How will this course advance my career?

With the increase in new technologies, there has also been an increase in demand for writers with skills in a range of media and genres. You will have the professional training and extensive education to pursue a career in corporate, government and creative industries.

Upon completion of this graduate diploma course, you may be able to progress to a Master of Arts (Writing) program.

How else will I benefit from this graduate diploma?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Graduate Diploma of Arts in Writing from Swinburne University, as if you had studied on campus.
• Flexible study: studying by correspondence means you study on your terms – at a time and place that suits you.
• Government financial support available through FEE-HELP.
• Recognition of Prior Learning may be available for previous work experience, formal training or qualifications in this field.

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