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Master of Writing

Swinburne University of Technology

Australia, Melbourne

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Swinburne University of Technology

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Hawthorn

MainSite

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 18 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 28,900 / year

Master of Writing

About

Overview

Our Master of Writing gives you the tools to refine your voice through theory, research, and creative long-form projects. You’ll learn to understand the principles and concepts related to professional writing and apply these skills to create a broad portfolio. Our writing programs are designed to give you access to the best materials in print and online as well as to mentors and tutors who are experts in the field.

No longer taking applications

This course will no longer be taking applications from 2024 Study Period 3

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

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).

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).

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

English Program Requirements

English language 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 above
or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

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Career

Stretch your career further

Authors
Editors
Journalists
Writers

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 28,900

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

To apply online, you will need these supporting documents

Certified copies of your previous academic results.
Certified English language proficiency test results (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL).
Letters from your school or employer.
If you do not meet the Year 12 design prerequisite a portfolio will need to be submitted for assessment (except for the Swinburne Foundation Year (Design)).
A Statement of Activity if there is a gap in study (for example, if you graduated secondary education in 2017 and are applying for one of our courses in 2019, we will require a written statement of what you have been doing in 2018).

If you are applying for credit, you must include course outlines and translated (English) copies (if required) from your previous or current course.