ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing
Domestic,International
Plan code:
AD016
Duration:
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
2 years full-time
Campus:
City Campus
CRICOS Code:
074927G
Program Structure
To graduate you must complete the following: All courses listed may not be available each semester.
Year One of Program
Complete the following Seven (7) Core Courses:
ANDSelect and Complete One (1) of the following Options:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working withText and Image | 12 | COMM2450 | City Campus |
| Introduction to Editing Practice | 12 | COMM2451 | City Campus |
| Writing Fiction - Story and Structure | 12 | COMM2452 | City Campus |
| Writing Creative Nonfiction | 12 | COMM2453 | City Campus |
| Writing Professionally - Effective Communication | 12 | COMM2454 | City Campus |
| Copyediting and Proofreading | 12 | COMM2455 | City Campus |
| Building a Strong Narrative | 12 | COMM2456 | City Campus |
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freelance Writing for the Media | 12 | COMM2462 | City Campus |
| Writing for Children | 12 | COMM2463 | City Campus |
| Poetry and Performance | 12 | COMM2464 | City Campus |
| Archetypes and Imagery in Storytelling | 12 | COMM2465 | City Campus |
AND
Year Two of Program
Complete the following Five (5) Core Courses:
ANDSelect and Complete Two (2) of the following Options:
ANDSelect and Complete One (1) Course from any:University Elective
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creating Content | 12 | COMM2457 | City Campus |
| Developing a Writing Project | 12 | COMM2458 | City Campus |
| Inside the Industry | 12 | COMM2459 | City Campus |
| Towards Publication | 12 | COMM2460 | City Campus |
| Writing Workshop | 12 | COMM2461 | City Campus |
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Editing - Content and Collaboration | 12 | COMM2466 | City Campus |
| Advanced Feature Writing | 12 | COMM2468 | City Campus |
| Fiction for Young Adults | 12 | COMM2470 | City Campus |
| Publishing for Editors - From Commission to Production | 12 | COMM2735 | City Campus |
| Magazine Writing and Editing | 12 | COMM2467 | City Campus |
| Advanced Professional Writing - Text, Design and Strategy | 12 | COMM2734 | City Campus |
| Short Form Fiction Writing | 12 | COMM2736 | City Campus |
| Genre Fiction - Targeting the Market | 12 | COMM2935 | City Campus |
