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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Graduate Certificate in Writing, Editing and Publishing

  • Graduate Certificate

In a world of rapid change, there has never been a greater demand for the mastery of the written word.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Course Code
5678, 093730G
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$20,560 per year / $20,560 total

About this course

In a world of rapid change, there has never been a greater demand for the mastery of the written word.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline; or
  • have completed post-secondary study, or
  • 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.Applicants are required to submit a 10 page portfolio with their application (see below).
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline; or
  • have completed post-secondary study, or
  • 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.Applicants are required to submit a 10 page portfolio with their application (see below).
Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

Relevant disciplines include English, English literature, writing, journalism, communication, art history, history, law as well as other relevant fields from the humanities and social sciences.

You must have completed at least a major, field of study, or approximately 30% of program content in the discipline, including a mix of introductory and advanced courses.

Relevant work experience

Relevant work experience includes work using writing and editing in a professional or volunteer context. Relevant work experience includes work in: government departments, office management, corporate communications, administration, journalism, and public relations, among others, which should be supported with evidence outlined below.

Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) stating the following:

  • that you work (or worked) within the specified organisation
  • the nature of your work, including any relevant duties and responsibilities
  • the length that you were there (i.e. 2 years)
  • the level at which you worked (full-time, part-time or casual). If part-time or casual, please list the average amount of hours worked per week.
GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
one of these related programs:

English language requirements

IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

BE and OET are not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Certificate in Writing, Editing and Publishing are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Additional application information
Applicants are required to submit a portfolio with their application for enrolment and demonstrate an appropriate standard to the satisfaction of the program director. The portfolio should include approximately 10 word processed pages of writing (e.g. assignments submitted in previous courses, workplace documents, creative writing manuscripts).
Additional application information
Applicants are required to submit a portfolio with their application for enrolment and demonstrate an appropriate standard to the satisfaction of the program director. The portfolio should include approximately 10 word processed pages of writing (e.g. assignments submitted in previous courses, workplace documents, creative writing manuscripts).

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Learn from award-winning authors and arts industry professionals.
  • Develop practical knowledge and experience in writing and editing across a range of genres.
  • Intern at highly respected journals and publishing houses.
  • Become qualified to meet the growing demand for mastery of the written word.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Author
  • Editorial writer
  • Editor
  • Book editor
  • Content creator
  • Content producer
  • Copywriter
  • Publishing coordinator
  • Sub-editor
  • Online publisher

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Communications courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
81%
Overall satisfaction
84.5%
Skill scale
82.1%
Teaching scale
70.7%
Employed full-time
$65.1k
Average salary