Writing and Publishing - by coursework - MSc

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Program facts

RMIT University

Melbourne, Australia

Program type

Master's
Duration

2 years
Annual tuition fee

24,433 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,680 AUD
Language taught in

English
Start date

February, July

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Program Overview

What RMIT University says about their program:
"Are you ready to excel in writing, editing and publishing? Develop your specialist knowledge with this industry-focused masters degree. Whether you’re embarking on a career in writing, editing or publishing, or seeking to acquire more specialist knowledge in your career, this newly formed, industry-focused masters degree is a unique offering.

Building on the renowned Graduate Diploma in Editing and Publishing program, you will study the art and craft of writing and editing across genres, print and digital production, project management, and marketing strategies for writers and publishers. You will also develop a nuanced understanding of and undertake research in writing and publishing culture in both an Australian and a global context."

Admissions requirements

Find out the requirements you need to meet to get into an RMIT program as an international student, including academic scores and English proficiency.

University entry requirements

RMIT University admits students on the basis of their demonstrated capacity to succeed and sets minimum entry requirements for each level of study (e.g. diploma or bachelor degree), including:

the minimum age requirement
the minimum English language requirement

You can view minimum academic entry requirements for each level of study:

Undergraduate

The University’s minimum academic entry requirement for bachelor and associate degrees is the successful completion of one the following:

Australian Year 12 (Victoria) - The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
Australian Year 12 (other states) - The Australian Senior Certificate of Education for the State deemed equivalent to the VCE
New Zealand Year 13 qualifications - The National Certificate of Educational Achievement
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - Satisfactory completion of the International Baccalaureate, including English
Foundation Studies - A Foundation Studies program offered by a registered TAFE, university or private provider that is accredited as a certificate IV or compliant with the Australian National Standards for Foundation Studies
International secondary schooling - A qualification recognized by RMIT as equivalent to an Australian Senior Certificate of Education
Australian higher education studies - Satisfactory completion, on an award or non-award basis at any university (including Open Universities Australia), of at least two programs (subjects) at undergraduate level equivalent in volume of learning to at least 24 RMIT University credit points
International tertiary studies - Satisfactory completion of study equivalent to at least 48 RMIT credit points in a program assessed as equivalent to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification of level 5
Australian vocational education studies (VET/TAFE) - The satisfactory completion of an AQF accredited award at Certificate IV or above

Postgraduate

The University entry requirement for graduate certificates, vocational graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, vocational graduate diplomas and master by coursework programs is that you must hold:

a bachelor degree, or
an appropriate level of advanced professional experience relevant to the discipline area

Selection tasks (extra requirements)

For some programs you need to complete selection tasks as part of your application.

Selection tasks might include:

submitting a portfolio
completing a supplementary information form or pre-selection kit
attending an interview

Fees and funding

RMIT offers a range of scholarships to commencing international students across all fields of study.

Visa requirements for RMIT University

Many international students will require a visa to study in Australia, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Australia student visa requirements