Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing

The Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing is designed to provide students with a vocational qualification where students take Creative Writing and Publishing and Editing subjects as part of their professional development. The degree demonstrates the links and shared skills between writer, editor and publisher as well as between fiction and non-fiction writing. On completion of the two-year Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing program, students with a 75% average pass will be eligible to apply for entry to a PhD.

Students who complete the program are expected to have:

• completed a significant research project as either practice or theory or a combination of both;
• developed flexible and sophisticated strategies for problem-solving, researching, writing and thinking critically in creative, editing and publishing projects;
• advanced knowledge of editorial principles and methods including detailed understanding of the use of computers in editing and publishing for print and digital media;
• acquired detailed knowledge of effective communication strategies and sound knowledge of the commercial and global organisation and operation of the publishing industries, with particular reference to Australia and the Asia Pacific region;
• developed an understanding of print production and design including a knowledge of the history of print culture;
• an understanding of ethical and legal standards in the creative writing, publishing and editing disciplines;
• developed capacity for critical evaluation and creative self-awareness; and
• a respect for communication, support, co-operation, constructive criticism and intellectual integrity within the discipline of creative writing.

200 point program

First 100 points:

• 4 Compulsory subjects (50 points)
• First-year elective subjects from either discipline totalling 50 points

Second 100 points:

Creative Writing Thesis Option-

• Compulsory thesis subject CWRI90008 (50 points)
• Elective subjects from the second 100 points of the program (25 points from both the Creative Writing elective subject list and the 25 points from the Publishing and Editing list) (total 50 points)

It is recommended that creative writing students complete MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices in the first semester of thesis enrolment

Publishing and Editing Thesis Option-

• Compulsory thesis subject PUBL90017 (37.5 points)
• Elective subject PUBL90018 Research Methodologies (12.5 points)
• Elective subjects from the second 100 points of the program (25 points from both the Creative Writing elective subject list and the 25 points from the Publishing and Editing list) (total 50 points)

Please note the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.

First 100 Points

4 compulsory subjects (50 Points)

Students must successfully complete all requirements of the first year of the program before commencing the second year.

Compulsory Subjects

Elective Subjects - Creative Writing

Elective subjects from either discipline totalling 50 points

Elective Subjects - Publishing and Editing

Elective subjects from either discipline totalling 50 points

Second 100 Points

Compulsory Thesis Subject

Note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.

Students enrol in one of:

Elective Subjects

Creative Writing OR Publishing and Editing elective subject (12.5 points)

Creative Writing Elective Subjects

Creative Writing Thesis Option-

• Elective subjects from the second 100 points of the program (25 points from both the Creative Writing elective subject list and the 25 points from the Publishing and Editing list) (total 50 points)

It is recommended that creative writing students complete MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices in the first semester of thesis enrolment

Publishing and Editing Thesis Option-

• Elective subject PUBL90018 Research Methodologies (12.5 points)
• Elective subjects from the second 100 points of the program (25 points from both the Creative Writing elective subject list and the 25 points from the Publishing and Editing list) (total 50 points)

Publishing and Editing Elective Subjects

Creative Writing Thesis Option-

• Elective subjects from the second 100 points of the program (25 points from both the Creative Writing elective subject list and the 25 points from the Publishing and Editing list) (total 50 points)

It is recommended that creative writing students complete MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices in the first semester of thesis enrolment

Publishing and Editing Thesis Option-

• Elective subject PUBL90018 Research Methodologies (12.5 points)
• Elective subjects from the second 100 points of the program (25 points from both the Creative Writing elective subject list and the 25 points from the Publishing and Editing list) (total 50 points)

For entry to the 200 point masters degree:

• a relevant undergraduate degree with an average of at least 70% plus documented experience in writing, editing or publishing.

All applicants will need to submit a 3,000 word creative writing folio.

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Students who complete the thesis may be eligible to enter the PhD.

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