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Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview This practical, industry-focused associate degree will nurture your creative potential while building the skills, expertise and versatility you need to become a professional writer and/or editor. #5 in Australia and top 100 in the world for Media & Communication*.
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Student Information
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification ). Prerequisites Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 23 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent studies . 2026 ATAR* The lowest selection rank plus any adjustment factors to receive an offer for semester 1 2026 for each stream are as follows: Plan/package detail 2026 ATAR* Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing Range of criteria Packaged Pathway AD016PATH1 Bachelor of Professional Communication via Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing Range of criteria Packaged Pathway AD016PATH2 Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) via Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing Range of criteria Rankings and adjustment factors Entry to this course is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on the assessment of their selection task. <div
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Employers include publishers, government organisations, the technical, education and scientific industries, private consultancies, advertising agencies, arts and cultural organisations and community groups. The Professional Writing and Editing degree has a long and proud tradition of producing writers and editors for the publishing and communications industries. Our graduates have become successful authors, publishing books, articles, poetry and stories, and winning major awards and fellowships. Others gain entry-level positions in a competitive industry and start their own business and entrepreneurial projects. This degree also has pathways into higher education qualifications. Graduates also work as freelance writers and editors, using the industry networks developed during the course of study. Our graduates Our graduates work in book, magazine, newspaper and digital publishing in roles such as: editor or online editor social media writer journalist broadcaster publicity or communications officer copywriter administrator project manager. <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
According to the CRICOS registry, the estimated total course cost is AU$77,066, which comprises a tuition fee of AU$76,320 and a non-tuition fee of AU$746.
The course has a duration of 104 weeks as listed on the CRICOS registry.
The course is delivered at RMIT University's campus located at 124 Latrobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria, a location owned and operated by the provider.
Yes, the CRICOS registry confirms that this course includes a work component as part of the program.
International students completing Year 12 studies in Australia or New Zealand must register via the VTAC admissions portal to start and submit a selection task. They must also list the course as a preference on their VTAC application. After submitting the selection task, students may be required to attend an interview or folio presentation as a next step.
Based on the CRICOS eligibility criteria, the course is not eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights because, while it has a duration of 104 weeks (greater than 92 weeks), it is an Associate Degree rather than a Skills Level 1 qualification (Bachelor, Masters, or PhD), which is a required criterion for extended Post-Study Work Rights eligibility.
Application
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