Master of Writing, Editing and Publishing

1. 1. Entry requirements It's possible to complete this degree in 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience. You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree. 1.5-year degree (24 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: you must submit a ten page portfolio for the review of the Program Convenor (see below), and have either a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate in writing, editing and publishing, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline plus 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Please note, if a graduate certificate is used as the basis of entry into the program and you do not have a degree in the relevant discipline, you will not be eligible for credit towards the Masters program. 1-year degree (16 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: you must submit a ten page portfolio for the review of the Program Convenor (see below), and a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below). You must have completed a substantial research project in your Honours degree equivalent to at least one semester of full-time study (or part-time equivalent). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 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 a minimum amount of content in a relevant discipline, this would be at least a major, field of study, or approximately 30% of program content in the discipline, including a mix of introductory and advanced courses. Please note, if the GCArts or GDipArts or GCWEP is used as the basis of entry into the program as you do not have an existing approved degree in the same discipline, you will not be eligible for credit towards the Masters program. 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. You are required to submit a portfolio with your 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). This portfolio must be your original work, in English, and completed without the use of AI or Machine Translation (MT) technology. Portfolio Criteria: The portfolio allows you to showcase your writing skills while also demonstrating your readiness for graduate-level study. These criteria are designed to assess current abilities and future potential. 1. Quality of Writing Demonstrates strong command of language Competent expression appropriate to the purpose and audience Shows creativity, originality and/or effectiveness in ideas and expression 2. Variety of writing samples Demonstrates versatility and range as a writer May include different styles and/or genres of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, academic writing, workplace writing, journalistic pieces, etc. 3. Editing skills Demonstrates attention to detail and proofreading abilities Shows familiarity with the most common grammar and punctuation conventions 4. Professional presentation Portfolio is well-organised and easy to navigate Writing samples are polished and formatted appropriately 5. Potential for growth Shows promise and room for development at the postgraduate level 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.5 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.5 4. China 211 universities: 70 5. China non-211 universities: 75 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 5.88 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 5.5 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 6.25 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.75 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 3.25 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.75 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 59% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.35 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5 2. 1. Entry requirements It's possible to complete this degree in 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience. You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree. 1.5-year degree (24 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: you must submit a ten page portfolio for the review of the Program Convenor (see below), and have either a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate in writing, editing and publishing, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline plus 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Please note, if a graduate certificate is used as the basis of entry into the program and you do not have a degree in the relevant discipline, you will not be eligible for credit towards the Masters program. 1-year degree (16 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: you must submit a ten page portfolio for the review of the Program Convenor (see below), and a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below). You must have completed a substantial research project in your Honours degree equivalent to at least one semester of full-time study (or part-time equivalent). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 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 a minimum amount of content in a relevant discipline, this would be at least a major, field of study, or approximately 30% of program content in the discipline, including a mix of introductory and advanced courses. Please note, if the GCArts or GDipArts or GCWEP is used as the basis of entry into the program as you do not have an existing approved degree in the same discipline, you will not be eligible for credit towards the Masters program. 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. You are required to submit a portfolio with your 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). This portfolio must be your original work, in English, and completed without the use of AI or Machine Translation (MT) technology. Portfolio Criteria: The portfolio allows you to showcase your writing skills while also demonstrating your readiness for graduate-level study. These criteria are designed to assess current abilities and future potential. 1. Quality of Writing Demonstrates strong command of language Competent expression appropriate to the purpose and audience Shows creativity, originality and/or effectiveness in ideas and expression 2. Variety of writing samples Demonstrates versatility and range as a writer May include different styles and/or genres of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, academic writing, workplace writing, journalistic pieces, etc. 3. Editing skills Demonstrates attention to detail and proofreading abilities Shows familiarity with the most common grammar and punctuation conventions 4. Professional presentation Portfolio is well-organised and easy to navigate Writing samples are polished and formatted appropriately 5. Potential for growth Shows promise and room for development at the postgraduate level 2. {}