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Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing

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The University of Melbourne

Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing

The university of melbourne.

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution Level: Postgraduate CRICOS: 00116K

Unearth and connect the shared skills between writer, editor and publisher. With the Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing, you can gain a globally recognised, vocationally viable qualification designed with the changing nature of the publishing industry in mind.This program has a practical focus aimed at building your knowledge and skill set across a broad spectrum of writing, publishing and editing, including digital writing and publishing, fiction and non‐fiction writing, print production, advanced editing for books and magazines and writing for young adults.

Designed for

Those seeking careers in publishing, editing, print production, digital media, magazine publication, writing, book publishing, or journal publication

200 point program (2 years full-time or part-time equivalent);50 points of Compulsory subjects (must be completed in first 100 points of study);50 points of Foundation subjects (must be completed in first 100 points of study);Core subjects (minimum of 50 points, maximum of 62.5 points in the second 100 points of study);Elective subjects from the Second 100 Point Elective Subjects list of the program (at least 12.5 points from the Creative Writing list and at least 12.5 points from the Publishing and Editing list) (total maximum 50 points or minimum 37.5 points);Minimum of 50 points of Capstone subjects (with a maximum of 62.5 points);150 point program (1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent);50 points of Compulsory subjects (must be completed in first 100 points of study);Core subjects (minimum 50 points or maximum 62.5 points);Elective subjects: at least 12.5 points from the Creative Writing electives list, and at least 12.5 points from the Publishing and Editing electives list (minimum 37.5 points or maximum 50 points);Minimum of 50 points of Capstone subjects (with a maximum of 62.5 points).

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Standard entry requirements

An undergraduate degree in any discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent

Study pathways

Students who complete the thesis may be eligible to enter the PhD.

Study information

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Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing

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  • Course code:   D01LF

Entry requirements

You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.

Admission criteria

You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

English language requirements

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If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Additional information

Depending on your prior study and/or which set of entry requirements you meet, you may be offered the 200 or 150 point version this course.

Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)

We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM) . GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.

GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.

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Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing

Course D01LF (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Coordinator

Creative Writing

Semester 1 - Dr Amanda Johnson

Email: [email protected]

Semester 2 - Dr Elizabeth MacFarlane

Email: [email protected]

Publishing and Editing

Semester 1 - Emmett Stinson

Email: [email protected]

Semester 2 - Associate Professor Mark Davis

Email: [email protected]

The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Email: [email protected]

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