Master of Writing, Editing and Publishing
Master of Writing, Editing and Publishing
Gain the writing, editing, publishing, design and research skills to build a rewarding career in print or online. In a world of rapid change, there has never been a greater demand for the mastery of the written word. The digitisation of the modern economy has created a raft of new…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Gain the writing, editing, publishing, design and research skills to build a rewarding career in print or online.
In a world of rapid change, there has never been a greater demand for the mastery of the written word. The digitisation of the modern economy has created a raft of new job titles, all of which require expertise in writing and editing – in addition to the jobs that already drive Australia’s dynamic creative industries.
The Master of Writing, Editing and Publishing covers all stages of the writing and publishing process, and the skills needed to meet growing demands. During this one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) program, you’ll develop practical knowledge and experience in writing and editing across genres including creative writing, corporate and technical documents, academic research in the creative arts, advertising, marketing and more.
Your lecturers will include award-winning authors and arts industry professionals, as well as an array of guest lecturers with expertise in all aspects of professional writing and publishing. Together, they’ll provide you with up-to-date insights and industry knowledge across traditional and new media.
You’ll learn about the continually evolving landscapes of the Australian and international publishing industries, and have the opportunity to intern at arts organisations, such as the highly respected University of Queensland Press, literary journals, educational publishers and trade publishers, including UQ’s own Corella Press, which specialises in rediscovering nineteenth century crime and mystery writers.
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Author
Editor
Editorial writer
Content writer
Book editor
Copywriter
Digital editor
Digital content writer
Publishing executive
Online publisher
REQUIREMENTS
1.5-year degree (24 units of study)
To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you’ll need:
a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
a graduate certificate* in writing, editing and publishing, or
a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline plus 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
1-year degree (16 units of study)
If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.
To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year full-time (only available as full-time study), you’ll need:
a bachelor honours degree** (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) – Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 24.
PTE Academic – Overall 72, sub bands minimum 73.
CES – Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 186.
BE and OET are not accepted.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Queensland (UQ) is in the world’s top 50 universities. It is internationally renowned for its academic excellence and is the winner of more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. UQ is a member of the Universities 21 and a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities and a member of Universities Australia. UQ is a multicultural hub home to nearly 20,200 international students from 142 countries. Based in Brisbane, UQ has three campuses with advanced facilities and centres to support its students.
