Master of Arts (Writing)

Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Course Code

MA-ARTWRI

Study Mode

Online, In person

About this course

The Master of Arts (Writing) draws together print and performance-based texts, while exploring the local and global opportunities of electronic media. These areas include: creative writing, electronic writing, information management, eCommunications and writing for learning technologies. 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.

These programs are designed to 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 Master of Arts (Writing) forms the final stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:

Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing) (GC-ARTWRI)
Graduate Diploma of Arts (Writing) (GD-ARTWRI)
Master of Arts (Writing) (MA-ARTWRI)

Study locations

Off-Campus

Online

Course structure

To qualify for a Master of Arts (Writing), a student must complete 150 credit points of specified units. A unit of study can only be counted once. The program is delivered entirely online and is supported with eTutors, tutorials, print materials, websites and CD-ROMs. Each unit is worth 12.5 credit points so a total of 12 subjects must be studied to complete the Master of Arts (Writing) qualification. In each year, eight units normally constitute a full-time load of 100 credit points and four units normally constitute a part-time load of 50 credit points.

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Swinburne University of Technology