What does this course involve?
If you love writing, and want to develop or enhance your writing and editing skills, this practical course is designed for you.
You’ll receive an overview of the professional writing industry, develop computer skills and learn all there is to know about editing.
You can choose from a range of subjects such as short stories, non-fiction, writing for children or young adults, poetry, screenplays or novels.
You’ll undertake a practical work placement, and develop a folio of publishable work.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with employment opportunities in:
- publishing (specialising in books, periodicals, magazines, small press or desktop publishing)
- editing (specialising in books, magazines, scripts or newsletters)
- journalism (specialising in newspapers, magazines or electronic media)
- freelance writing (specialising in television, film, theatre, journalism, books, magazines or research)
- corporate organisations, government departments and community agencies (specialising in report writing, technical and scientific writing, local histories, marketing, public relations or editing)
- interactive multimedia
- fiction or non-fiction writing for adults or children
- writing poetry.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
What further study options will I have?
You may wish to progress into the Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing.
Can I apply?
- You must be 19 years or over (or mature age)
- You must have successfully completed Year 12 of education, or equivalent
- For current Year 12 students, preference is given to high study scores in humanities subjects
- You must submit a Supplementary Application Form, which includes a Writing Folio
- It is recommended that you have a strong interest in writing and literature and possess very good English writing skills.
How do I apply?
- To apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.
- To apply for a part time place (or off campus place if applicable) in this course, you will need to contact the Institute directly.
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
How will I be selected for this course?
- Individual Interview
- Assessment of Application
- Assessment of Folio
Length of course
Full time 1 year
Part time 2 - 6 years
Where will I study?
Whitehorse Campus
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.
Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.
How will I be assessed?
- Oral presentation
- Written assessment
- Practical assessment
- Project work
Will my previous experience or study count?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.