Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing
Social sciences, journalism and information
This practical, industry-focused associate degree will nurture your creative potential while building the skills, expertise and versatility you need to become a professional writer and/or editor. Whatever your goal - to write a novel, start an online magazine, or work as a freelance editor - well support and inspire you. During your studies you'll work alongside fellow students passionate about reading and writing. You'll also learn from teachers and mentors who are leading practitioners in thei
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Online
- Qualification
- Associate Degree
- AQF 6
- Campus
- City
- VIC
- Course code
- CRICOS 074927G
- Program RMIT-AD016
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Course overview
This practical, industry-focused associate degree will nurture your creative potential while building the skills, expertise and versatility you need to become a professional writer and/or editor. Whatever your goal - to write a novel, start an online magazine, or work as a freelance editor - well support and inspire you. During your studies you'll work alongside fellow students passionate about reading and writing. You'll also learn from teachers and mentors who are leading practitioners in their fields. You'll start by gaining a broad base of skills in fiction, creative nonfiction, professional communication, digital content, grammar and editing. Then you'll specialize in your preferred areas, with a focus on building a writing portfolio, developing practical projects, and engaging with industry and with readers. Other opportunities include completing an industry placement, producing the annual Visible Ink anthology, collaborating with creative partners, and building your professional networks by organizing and participating in literary events.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 60% Australian-standard entry requirement: International Baccalaureate Diploma 24 / 45. 2. RMIT 2027 course-level entry requirement: minimum average/GPA 60%. 3. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 60% Australian-standard entry requirement: China Gaokao (Beijing) 419 / 750. 4. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 60% Australian-standard entry requirement: India CBSE AISSC 60%. 5. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 60% Australian-standard entry requirement: India State Boards HSC 65%. 6. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 60% Australian-standard entry requirement: India CISCE/ISC 60%. 7. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 60% Australian-standard entry requirement: Malaysia STPM GPA 2 / 4. 8. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 60% Australian-standard entry requirement: Malaysia UEC converted GPA 2 / 4. 9. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 60% Australian-standard entry requirement: GCE A Levels (best three aggregate) 6 / 15. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
ISC (India)
60%
60%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 5.5 · R 5.5 · W 5.5 · S 5.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 60% Australian-standard entry requirement: International Baccalaureate Diploma 24 / 45. 2. RMIT 2027 course-level entry requirement: minimum average/GPA 60%. 3. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 60% Australian-standard entry requirement: China Gaokao (Beijing) 419 / 750. 4. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 60% Australian-standard entry requirement: India CBSE AISSC 60%. 5. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 60% Australian-standard entry requirement: India State Boards HSC 65%. 6. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 60% Australian-standard entry requirement: India CISCE/ISC 60%. 7. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 60% Australian-standard entry requirement: Malaysia STPM GPA 2 / 4. 8. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 60% Australian-standard entry requirement: Malaysia UEC converted GPA 2 / 4. 9. Official RMIT equivalent for the course's 60% Australian-standard entry requirement: GCE A Levels (best three aggregate) 6 / 15.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | City | — | — | $74,880per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | City | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
City
PrimaryVIC
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editingrmit.edu.au
- RMIT Universityrmit.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- RMIT University International Course Guide 2027Official source
- Entry requirementsOfficial source
- RMIT China Academic Entry RequirementsOfficial source
- RMIT India Academic Entry RequirementsOfficial source
- RMIT International Baccalaureate Academic Entry RequirementsOfficial source
- RMIT Malaysia Academic Entry RequirementsOfficial source
- RMIT United Kingdom Academic Entry RequirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source