ObjectivesThis qualification is suitable for those looking to further their writing and editing skills, or to pursue a career in the professional writing and editing industry. It builds upon the Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing.
Entry requirementsSatisfactory completion, or near completion, of the Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing (21674VIC).
Academic titleDiploma Of Professional Writing And Editing
Course descriptionKey Study Areas
Core Study Areas - Industry Overview, Project Management, Culture and Creativity
Electives 2008 (3 drawn from) - Novel, Public Relations Writing, Writing Popular Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, and Writing for Young Adults.
Other Electives (Available in Alternate Years) - Poetry, Short Story, Writing for Children, Journalism, Literature for Writers, and Screenwriting.
Where • Bendigo (City Campus)
Duration Options
This course can be studied part time or full time. Classes run both during the day and in the evening. Full time students will need to attend some evening classes.
Selection Process
• Individual Interview
• Assessment of Folio
Employment Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this qualification graduates will be eligible for employment in a number of fields, including publishing, editing, journalism, freelance writing, corporate writing, public relations, advertising, fiction, etc.
Further Study Options
Articulation arrangements are in place for 2008 between BRIT's PWE courses and La Trobe University Bendigo's Bachelor of Arts. Many former students have also been given credits at other major Australian Universities.
Assessment
You will be assessed as part of this course.
Typical Course Content (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
BSBSBM401A Establish Business And Legal Requirements
CUECOR01B Manage Own Work And Learning
CUSADM03A Manage a project
CUSRAD02A Conduct research
CUVCOR04A Originate Concept For Own Work And Conduct Critical Discourse
CUVCOR13A Research And Critically Analyse History And Theory To Inform Artistic Practice
VBP553 Refine writing and editing techniques
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.