Graduate Certificate in Creative and Professional Writing
Program code
3302
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Why choose this program?
The program offers postgraduate training in writing as a preparation for creative and professional practice and/or advanced study. The program fosters skills needed for work as a creative writer, social commentator or narrative journalist and for careers in speech writing, public advocacy, information and media communication.
You will gain certified expertise in the theory and practice of creative writing and be introduced to the international cross-currents of writing and information publishing industries. You will develop the techniques of creative and professional written expression, learn concepts and methods in creative research and gain the foundations for advanced study in writing and related fields.
Attendance information
This Graduate Certificate program is offered part-time only. All courses in this program are offered on-campus and online.
My career opportunities
This program will prepare you for work in any profession where skills in creative and professional writing are required, such as publishing, professional communication, advertising, Public Relations and the media. This program is ideal for those interested in working as authors of fiction, biography, social history and/or poetry. It will help build confidence in writing and advance a wide range of careers, for publishers, journalists, media and PR consultants, educators, policy makers and information communicators.
You will also be eligible for entry into the Master of Arts.
Pathways to further study
This program is designed as a pathway to either a coursework or research-based Masters degree
Fee-paying postgraduate (domestic) students
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- A fee-paying postgraduate student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Graduate Certificate in Creative and Professional Writing (3302)
| Year of study | Fee category/Band | Fee per CP | Tuition fee 40cp |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Fee Band 22.0 | $275.00 | $11,000.00 |
| 2018 | Fee Band 21.0 | $262.50 | $10,500.00 |
Tuition fees for your degree program
Changing programs
If a postgraduate student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.