
Graduate Diploma of Writing
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
The constant need for content in print, digital, film, and broadcast media means that writers are in greater demand than ever before. This course aims to build on the skills developed in the Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing) in order to further specialise students skills to an industry ready level in preparation for creative, professional, and academic publication opportunities. Graduates will have advanced knowledge of industry and creative practices and be able to critically apply this kn
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Graduate Diploma
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Hawthorn
- VIC
- Course code
- Program SIA-181728
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Course overview
The constant need for content in print, digital, film, and broadcast media means that writers are in greater demand than ever before. This course aims to build on the skills developed in the Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing) in order to further specialise students skills to an industry ready level in preparation for creative, professional, and academic publication opportunities. Graduates will have advanced knowledge of industry and creative practices and be able to critically apply this knowledge and skills across a range of specialisations in the field of professional and creative writing. The Graduate Diploma of Writing forms the second stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of...
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Swinburne coursework master's academic requirements are course-specific and may include an equivalent overseas bachelor qualification, a related field, a minimum result or relevant professional experience. 2. Selected course's prior qualification, result and/or experience requirement; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Swinburne coursework master's academic requirements are course-specific and may include an equivalent overseas bachelor qualification, a related field, a minimum result or relevant professional experience.
Additional entry requirement
Selected course's prior qualification, result and/or experience requirement; English proficiency.
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 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $28,900per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma of Writingstudiesinaustralia.com
- Swinburne University of Technologyswinburne.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International Postgraduate Course Guide 2027Official source
- International Undergraduate Course Guide 2027Official source
- Entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

