Master of Arts (Writing)

Meet the Writing Demands of the 21st Century

New technology and globalisation are creating a growing market for all types of writing.

Graduates of this writing course are perfectly positioned to meet this growing demand. It's your opportunity to develop new skills, hone your talents and apply your new capabilities to build a lucrative career.

You'll learn to:

• write in a range of writing genres and styles
• connect writing theory to writing practice
• understand trends in writing, media and new practices
• communicate in professional and creative contexts

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Course Structure

Graduate Certificate Total units: 4 Core: 1 Electives: 3 Graduate Diploma Total units: 8 Core: 2 Electives: 6 Master of Arts in Writing Total units: 12 Core: 4 Electives: 8

Course Units

• Critical Friends: The Real and Virtual Support
• Electronic Writing
• Journalism
• Online Writing
• Publication Folio Part A
• Publication Folio Part B
• Reading and Writing
• Real Life Writing
• Research to Publication
• Script Adaptation
• Script Writing
• The Writerly Self
• Writing History: People, Places and Times

Set Your Own Study Schedule

There are four study periods each year - so you can enrol anytime and start in the study period of your choice.

You're in control of your study schedule - study from home or wherever it's convenient, and in your own time. You can fast track your learning by studying during all four study periods, or take breaks in between.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information.

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Study Now, Pay as You Earn

Almost every Australian citizen is eligible for Government assistance through the FEE-HELP program. This means you do not have to pay anything upfront, but can pay for your course as you earn. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about how you can study now and pay as you earn with FEE-HELP.

Refresh Your Study Skills with Quick Skills Modules

New to university study or returning to study after a long break? You may want to consider taking Quick Skills Modules, short online courses that are designed to help you get the most out of your studies. There are six modules available:

• An Introduction to Project Managing Your Studies
• Setting Study Goals and Objectives
• Managing Risks and Optimising Potential
• Getting to Know Your Study Materials
• Scheduling Tasks and Time
• Preparing for and Sitting Exams

Each module can be completed within three hours. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information about these optional modules.

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Enjoy Comprehensive Support

Get all the support you need as you study towards your qualification. You have access to:

• Student advisors
• Online forums
• Study groups
• Online library resources
• Online guidance on study skills and writing
• A dedicated student association

About Swinburne University of Technology & Open Universities Australia (OUA)

This course is delivered by Swinburne University of Technology, in partnership with OUA.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology has a strong international reputation as a provider of career-oriented education.

Swinburne's focus on career relevance is supported by its pioneering Industry Based Learning (IBL) program, which helps improve graduates' employment prospects. Swinburne's degree programs focus primarily on business and technology and feature units developed to encourage adaptability, entrepreneurship and the building of specialised skills.

Learn more about Swinburne University of Technology.

About OUA

OUA offers a wide range of distance-based courses and units from Australia's leading universities. All OUA qualifications are identical to those gained on-campus - and all are FEE-HELP approved.

With OUA, you can enrol anytime, mix and match units, and study at your own pace, while enjoying comprehensive support services.

Learn more about OUA.

Enquire now to find out about course prices, FEE-HELP and more.