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Swinburne University of Technology

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Graduate Certificate of Writing

  • Graduate Certificate

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months full-time
Course Code
GC-WRI
Study Mode
In person, Online

About this course

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 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. The Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing) forms the first 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) oua, open universities australia, writing, Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing), arts, professional writing, communications

Study locations

Off-Campus

Online

Career pathways

Professional Recognition:
N/A
Career Opportunities:
Career outcomes include writer, journalist, editor, written content creator, media content developer. The course also prepares students for roles in arts and culture event development, education, publishing, and all fields that require storytelling skills.


Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Communications courses at Swinburne University of Technology.
62.8%
Overall satisfaction
66.7%
Skill scale
60.8%
Teaching scale
90.6%
Employed full-time