AD016 - Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing
Plan: AD016 - Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing
Award abbreviation: AssocDegProfWrit&Edit
Total credit points: 192
Career: UGRD
Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Location: Onshore, CIty Campus
Owning school: Creative Industries (515T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
ASCED code: 100705
CRICOS code: 074927G
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
Based in the heart of an International City of Literature, the RMIT Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing is an intensive, practical, industry-oriented program. It will nurture your creative potential while you build the skills, expertise and versatility expected of professional writers and editors.
During your studies you'll work alongside fellow students passionate about reading and writing. You'll also learn from teachers and mentors who are leading practitioners in their fields.
You’ll start by gaining a broad base of skills in fiction, creative nonfiction, professional communications, digital content, grammar and editing. Then you’ll specialise in your preferred areas, with a focus on building a writing portfolio, developing practical projects, and engaging with industry and with readers. In your final year, you will be provided with a capstone experience, COMM2460 Towards Publication, in which you will integrate and synthesise your knowledge, connect theory to practice and demonstrate your holistic achievement of the program learning outcomes.
Your opportunities include completing an industry placement, producing the annual Visible Ink anthology, collaborating with creative partners in other programs and disciplines, and building your professional networks by organising and participating in literary events.
The Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing program has had a long and proud tradition of producing writers and editors for the publishing and communications industries. Our graduates have become successful authors, publishing books, articles, poetry and stories, and winning major prizes and fellowships. Others gain entry-level positions in a competitive industry, and start their own business and entrepreneurial projects. This program also has pathways into higher education courses.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Successful completion of C4405 Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing guarantees entry into AD016 Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing.
Further Study:
Successful completion of AD016 Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing guarantees entry into:
- BP257 Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) with 144 credit points of exemptions (equivalent to 1.5 years full-time study)
- BP220 Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) with 60 credit points of exemptions (equivalent to 0.5 years full-time study)*
- *Students must successfully complete the course COM2469 Advanced Feature Writing in AD016 in order to be eligible for guaranteed entry to BP220
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification).
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
a study score of at least 20 in English other than EAL; or
a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or equivalent studies.
Rankings and adjustment factors
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on the assessment of their selection task.
Selection task
All applicants must submit the selection task
Applicants who are seeking admission on the basis of an approved RMIT pathway will be able to indicate this in the selection task and submit.
All other applicants must complete and submit the selection task requirements.
Entry into this program is competitive, and applications are assessed in the order that they are received until this date, if places are still available. For your best chance at admission into this program, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
In Australia there are no professional bodies that recognise or accredit programs in Professional Writing and Editing.
The RMIT Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing is designed to develop informed and work-ready graduates who will have the requisite knowledge, skills and capabilities to succeed in and contribute to the rapidly evolving contemporary writing and publishing environment. The program’s ongoing development is informed by its Industry Advisory Committee of practitioners and industry professionals, its extensive network of industry-based graduates, and the ongoing professional practice and development of its staff in their specialist writing and editing fields.
While the program has no formal links with any form of external accreditation, graduates may consider applying for accreditation with the Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd) after acquiring appropriate editing experience. The program incorporates all elements of IPEd’s ‘Australian Standards for Editing Practice’.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Online learning tools and content:
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit
Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT wireless network in the Library.
Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.
The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Services available to you as a student at RMIT
RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at Student Support
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