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The rapid pace of change in the ways in which information is accessed, utilised and converted into knowledge means that there is a growing need for graduates with both traditional and electronic professional and creative writing skills. The Masters of Writing degree draws together print and performance-based texts, while exploring the local and global opportunities of electronic media. These areas include: creative writing; electronic writing; information management; eCommunications and writing for learning technologies. These programs will give students access to the best materials in print and online as well as to experts in their field. Students will be supported by online mentors and tutors.
The Graduate Certificate of Writing forms the first stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
<ul><li>Graduate Certificate of Writing</li><li>Graduate Diploma of Writing</li><li>Master of Writing</li></ul>

There is a growing need for graduates with traditional and electronic writing skills. Improve your ability to write for a range of genres, connect writing theory with practice plus absorb knowledge of trends in writing, media and new practices.

Graduate Certificate of Writing

The Master of Writing encourages students to explore the range of writing styles needed to work professionally and creatively in publication industries. Students will also develop their own writerly voice through learning and practice in craft, in theory that enriches their writing, and through research and long form creative projects.
The goal of Swinburne&#39;s writing programs is to teach the writing skills that are needed for success in today’s writing and publishing environment, and to expose students to opportunities for publication.
The Master of Writing forms the final stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
<ul><li>Graduate Certificate of Writing</li><li>Graduate Diploma of Writing</li><li>Master of Writing</li></ul>

Immerse yourself in deeper study of writing genres. Survey writing trends, media and new practices. Graduates with advanced traditional and electronic writing skills are in demand across many different industries.

Master of Writing

The constant need for content in print, digital, film, and broadcast media means that writers are in greater demand than ever before. This course aims to build on the skills developed in the Graduate Certificate of Writing in order to further specialise student’s skills to an industry ready level in preparation for creative, professional, and academic publication opportunities.
Graduates will have advanced knowledge of industry and creative practices and be able to critically apply this knowledge and skills across a range of specialisations in the field of professional and creative writing.
The Graduate Diploma of Writing forms the second stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
<ul><li>Graduate Certificate of Writing</li><li>Graduate Diploma of Writing</li><li>Master of Writing</li></ul>

Gain a deep understanding of research, writing for electronic media, journalism, history writing and script adaptation for stage screen and multimedia. There is always a steady demand for graduates with traditional and electronic writing skills

Graduate Diploma of Writing

Journalism

In this subject, you gain insights into how journalists define news and construct news stories; develop an understanding of how news stories and features are structured; explore the various genres of journalistic writing through practical exercises; and create a marketable piece of journalistic writing.

Watch how journalists develop, shape and construct news stories for public consumption.Broadcast your understanding of journalistic writing's various genres. Follow interviewing guidelines. Get a snapshot of radio and television news practices.

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