Graduate Diploma of Writing

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 student’s 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:

Graduate Certificate of Writing (GC-WRI) Graduate Diploma of Writing (GD-WRI) Master of Writing (MA-WRI)

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 student’s 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 Arts (Writing) forms the second stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:

• Graduate Certificate of Writing (GC-WRI)
• Graduate Diploma of Writing (GD-WRI)
• Master of Writing (MA-WRI)

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Writing, a student must complete 100 credit points of specified units.

• eight core units (100 credit points)

A unit of study can only be counted once. Students who successfully complete the graduate diploma, may progress to the Master of Writing.

The course is delivered entirely online and is supported with eTutors, tutorials, print materials, websites and CD-ROMs.

full course structure and unit listing

Units of study

PWR60001 Critical Friends: The Real and Virtual Support of Writers PWR60004 Journalism PWR60003 Research for Writers PWR60002 Real Life Writing PWR70001 Reading and Writing PWR70004 Writing History: People, Places and Times PWR70005 Scriptwriting PWR70002 Writing for Digital Media (PWR70002)

* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.

Successful completion of:

• a recognised bachelor degree or
• Graduate Certificate of Writing or Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing) or equivalent.

• apply analytical skills to evaluate, review, consolidate and synthesise knowledge of writing theory and practice in specific forms
• identify and provide solutions to complex creative problems related to the construction and interpretation of writing related texts in specific and specialized forms,
• apply specialised technical and creative skills needed to generate industry ready texts in specific forms
• review and think critically about the writing of self and others through provision of constructive industry standard feedback
• use industry applicable communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical concepts related to writing and criticism needed to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences of creative works.
• demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions specific to creative practice in varied specialised contexts related to specific writing forms
• demonstrate responsibility and accountability for writing-related personal outputs and aspects of working with others within specialized fields, including through the development of sustainable and independent writing practices.

The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching courses assist all its graduates to be:

• capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
• entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
• effective and ethical in work and community situations
• adaptable and able to manage change
• aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing.