Graduate Certificate of Writing and Literature

at Deakin University

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Writing and Literature, students must successfully complete 4 credit points of study comprised of: 
 

• 2 credit points of core units; 
• 1 credit point of Writing units;
• 1 credit point of Literature units;

Core Units

• Foundations in Narrative Theory
• Foundations in Writing

Entry will be based on performance in:
 

• a Bachelor degree in any discipline OR
• At least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)

IELTS / English language requirements
Please note that English language requirements exist for entry to this course and you will be required to meet the English language level requirement that is applicable in the year of your commencement of studies.

Estimated tuition fee - full-fee paying place
$16,900 AUD

The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students completing this course within the same year in which they started. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of Prior Learning you have.

You’ll graduate from this course with more than just advanced writing skills. You’ll also have expertise in communication, problem solving, critical thinking and research – the kind of skills employers across all industries value.

This course puts you in a strong position to explore a range of career pathways, including:
 

• author
• editor
• literary critic
• publisher
• advertising executive
• communications specialist
• copywriter
• journalist
• public relations practitioner
• English teacher.