Master of Writing
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    Master of Writing

    Swinburne University of Technology
    Swinburne University of Technology
    Australia
    Australia, Melbourne
    University Rank:#291
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    Duration18 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 Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

    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.

    Career

    Stretch your career further

    • Authors
    • Editors
    • Journalists
    • Writers

    Fee Information

    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. 

    Master of Writing

    Swinburne University of Technology

    Swinburne University of Technology

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne

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