NMIT's exciting new Associate Degree in Writing and Publishing comprises the first two years of the Bachelor of Writing and Publishing degree, which is unique in Australia. It is the only undergraduate degree that offers a course of study in writing and publishing.
The degree is also unique because students have the opportunity to work in NMIT's own publishing studio. The Associate Degree in Writing and Publishing develops skills and attributes which are further extended and consolidated in the Bachelor of Writing and Publishing degree. These include:
- writing skills in a wide range of genres
- an understanding of the publishing industry
- key skills of editing and proofreading
- book and magazine production skills, including design, layout, structural editing, copyediting, copywriting, liaison with authors, project management and planning, project costing.
- gain work ready skills through industry based and project experience.
Students of Writing and Publishing have access to NMIT's expansive library network including the Doris Leadbetter Collection which contains more than 1300 course related titles. Doris Leadbetter was a well known Melbourne poet, novelist and non-fiction writer. She taught in NMIT's professional writing course in 2003 and 2004.
Part-time or single subject study is available.
Forms
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: HEFEWAPAD
- CRICOS Code: 062539G
Campus: Greensborough
Duration
Full-time: 2 years
Part-time:
P/T or single subject study available
Part-time not available to International Students
Modes of Delivery
Classroom
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
The Associate Degree in Writing and Publishing is nested within the Bachelor of Writing and Publishing. It comprises the first two years. Students may exit the degree program at this point or complete the third year. Successful completion of the third year will result in the award of the Bachelor of Writing and Publishing. Further study options include NMIT’s new one year Graduate Diploma of Education – to be introduced in 2009 (subject to approval). Details of this teaching qualification can be found at: www.nmit.vic.edu.au/highered/education.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for graduates include:
- fiction and non-fiction writing
- editing
- commissioning
- copyediting
- technical writing
- corporate writing
- script and speech writing
- tender writing
- proof reading.
Graduates may find employment as a:
- writer
- reader
- editor
- publishing assistant
- media liaison officer
- industry or community based consultant
- project officer
- project manager
- production controller
- playwright
- researcher
Entrance Requirements
Local Students:
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 VCE or equivalent with a minimum score of 25 in a VCE (or equivalent) English subject/s, orSatisfactory completion of the Diploma in Professional Writing and Editing, or
Relevant industry experience that demonstrates capacity to undertake work at degree level. Normally, relevant industry experience would be defined as professional engagement in the industry as a writer, editor, production assistant, or desktop publisher over a period of several years.
Folio and Interview
Mature age applicants may be required to provide a portfolio of original writing work (published or other) that represents engagement in a range of aspects in the craft of writing, over a number of years. Detailed guidelines for the folio process will be provided to applicants.
International Students:
International students must also have attained an overall rating of 7 with a writing score of 7 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).** Please note, if students don’t achieve an IELTS of 7.0, contact the department to arrange a web- teleconference interview, and to present a folio of written work.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods for both the Associate Degree and Bachelor degree are broad, and include: Essays, interviews, presentations, reports, writing folios, assignments, journals, work-shopping, writing and publishing projects.
Materials
NMIT provides modern facilities and equipment to support both the writing and publishing streams of the Associate and Bachelor degrees.
Fees
Local Fees:
A$12000 p.a.
International Fees:
A$12000 p.a.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply through VTAC
VTAC Code:68532
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
International Students
Click to download an
Application for Enrolment Form
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WP101 |
How Texts Are Written (*EFTSL Value 0.125) |
N/A | Core |
| WP102 |
How Texts Are Read (*EFTSL Value 0.125) |
N/A | Core |
| WP103 |
Introduction to Publishing (*EFTSL Value 0.125) |
N/A | Core |
| WP105 |
Introduction to Fiction Writing (*EFTSL Value 0.125) |
N/A | Core |
| WP106 |
Introduction to Non-Fiction Writing (*EFTSL Value 0.125) |
N/A | Core |
| WP107 |
Contemporary Publishing (*EFTSL Value 0.125) |
N/A | Core |
| WP109 |
Editing I (*EFTSL Value 0.125) |
N/A | Core |
| WP113 |
Digital and Print Production (*EFTSL Value 0.125) |
N/A | Core |
| WP201 |
Writing Fiction (*EFTSL Value 0.125) |
N/A | Core |
| WP202 |
Writing Non-Fiction (*EFTSL Value 0.125) |
N/A | Core |
| WP206 |
Writing Project (*EFTSL Value 0.125) |
N/A | Core |
| WP207 |
Publishing Project (*EFTSL Value 0.125) |
N/A | Core |
| WP209 |
Publishing Principles and Practice (*EFTSL Value 0.125) |
N/A | Core |
| WP210 |
Editing II (*EFTSL Value 0.125) |
N/A | Core |
| WP214 |
Business Communications (*EFTSL Value 0.125) |
N/A | Core |
| WP215 |
Publishing and Writing in the Digital Age (*EFTSL Value 0.125) |
N/A | Core |
