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Master of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing)

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What will I learn?

The Professional Writing and Publishing major teaches professional writing skills for working in corporate communications and media. These skills can be applied to employment in government, business and industry, the not-for-profit sector, arts organisations, and the magazine and book industries.In this course you will learn to write effective non-fiction, and discover how to capture and express an organisations identity, aspirations and endeavours. You will learn about specialised genres and conventions of professional communication, and receive advanced instruction in research, writing, editing and publishing.In your second year, youll undertake a major project and may have an opportunity to practice your skills and develop your portfolio through an internship with a professional organisation. We provide on-campus, industry and community-based initiatives to enhance your postgraduate experience and skills development. Students undertake a major project under the supervision of an experienced member of staff. This project becomes an important portfolio piece for many students.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Humanities

CRICOS

098146E

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$32,287.50 (17,95,246) per year
On Campus Accommodation (Premium Single Room) - starting AUD 419 per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

6 February 2025

More details

Start date

February 2025

Venue

Bentley Campus

Kent Street,

BENTLEY,

Western Australia,

6102, PERTH, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to qualify for one of our postgraduate coursework programs: Completed a bachelor degree awarded by a recognised tertiary institution. Some postgraduate courses may require a completed bachelor degree in a relevant field.

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C; and Pearson Test of English Academic: 60. IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening: 6.0; Overall band score: 6.5; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 79 Overall; Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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