Entry requirements Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: an applicant must submit a ten page portfolio for the review of the Program Convenor (see below), and have either a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or completed post-secondary study, or 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications Relevant disciplines include English, English literature, writing, journalism, communication, art history, history, law as well as other relevant fields from the humanities and social sciences. You must have completed a minimum amount of content in a relevant discipline, this would be at least a major, field of study, or approximately 30% of program content in the discipline, including a mix of introductory and advanced courses. Relevant work experience Relevant work experience includes work using writing and editing in a professional or volunteer context. Relevant work experience includes work in: government departments, office management, corporate communications, administration, journalism, and public relations, among others, which should be supported with evidence outlined below. Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) stating the following: that you work (or worked) within the specified organisation the nature of your work, including any relevant duties and responsibilities the length that you were there (i.e. 2 years) the level at which you worked (full-time, part-time or casual). If part-time or casual, please list the average amount of hours worked per week. GPA equivalent Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program. Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change. Equivalent subjects Subject Qualification equivalent Related programs Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs: Master of Writing, Editing and Publishing English language requirements IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23. PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72. CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185. BE and OET are not accepted. There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply. Learn how to meet the English language requirements Student visas International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Certificate in Writing, Editing and Publishing are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500). There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement. Learn more about student visas Additional application information You are required to submit a portfolio with your application for enrolment and demonstrate an appropriate standard to the satisfaction of the Program Director. <10> <10> The portfolio should include approximately 10 Word processed pages of writing (e.g. assignments submitted in previous courses, workplace documents, creative writing manuscripts). <10> This portfolio must be your original work, in English, and completed without the use of AI or Machine Translation (MT) technology. <10> <10> Portfolio Criteria: <10> The portfolio allows you to showcase your writing skills while also demonstrating your readiness for graduate-level study. These criteria are designed to assess current abilities and future potential. <10> 1. Quality of Writing <10> Demonstrates strong command of language <10> Competent expression appropriate to the purpose and audience <10> Shows creativity, originality and/or effectiveness in ideas and expression <10> 2. Variety of writing samples <10> Demonstrates versatility and range as a writer <10> May include different styles and/or genres of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, academic writing, workplace writing, journalistic pieces, etc. <10> 3. Editing skills <10> Demonstrates attention to detail and proofreading abilities <10> Shows familiarity with the most common grammar and punctuation conventions <10> 4. Professional presentation <10> Portfolio is well-organised and easy to navigate <10> Writing samples are polished and formatted appropriately <10> 5. Potential for growth <10> Shows promise and room for development at the postgraduate level
