GraduateCommunications & Media
Master of Writing, Editing and Publishing
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
About this program
The Master of Writing, Editing and Publishing is a postgraduate program at UQ's St Lucia campus covering the full writing and publishing process, from creative writing and publishing to workplace communication and digital content. Students learn from award-winning authors and publishing professionals, including UQ Press and Corella Press, building a foundation across publishing practice, workplace writing, editing techniques and digital storytelling before shaping their studies around creative or professional interests. Graduates work in publishing, editing, content, communications and freelance writing.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you will study includes: Publishing and Professional Practice [Core course], Digital Storytelling [Elective], Workplace Writing and Editing [Elective], Writing and Publishing for Children and Young Adults [Elective], Fundamentals of Advertising [Elective]. The exact course list and any core versus elective structure depends on the specialisation and study plan you choose, and is confirmed in the program's official course list at enrolment
Admissions
Masters program. 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.
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