Program Overview

Professional Writing and Publishing Major (GradDipA)

Overview

The Professional Writing and Publishing Major (GradDipA) is a postgraduate program designed for students who want to explore writing at an advanced level and contribute to public discourse. The program focuses on the conventions of print and online communications, research, writing, editing, and publishing narratives for various formats and genres.

Course Essentials

• Qualification: Professional Writing and Publishing Major (GradDipA)
• Credit: A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.

Careers

• Copywriter / editor
• Feature writer
• Speech writer
• Technical writer
• Publisher
• Media and communications officer / consultant
• Social media content creator
• Marketer
• Public relations officer
• Publicist

Industries

• Arts
• Media and journalism
• Marketing and advertising
• Government and non-profit sectors
• Publishing
• Business and industry

What You'll Learn

• Understand the discipline of Professional Writing and Publishing, its theoretical underpinnings, ways of thinking, and professional or creative approaches.
• Apply logical and rational processes to analyze the components of a subject or project and engage critically with the subject matter to respond creatively within a selected communication paradigm.
• Acknowledge the interrelationship between local, national, and global perspectives and the impact of these on the Arts.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and standards and work collaboratively to apply them in all aspects of creative practice and production-related activities.
• Determine what information is needed and where it might be found using appropriate technologies.
• Make valid judgments and synthesize information from a range of sources and apply best practice in developing a professional or creative work in response to a particular situation.
• Communicate appropriately with colleagues, professional and creative contacts, and the general public and develop communication skills across one or more media forms appropriate to varying situations.
• Understand and apply a range of learning strategies; take responsibility for one's own learning and development; sustain intellectual curiosity and engage with emerging forms of theory and practice in the Arts.
• Think globally and consider issues from a variety of perspectives and apply relevant international standards, tools, and practices to one’s professional or creative practice.

Fees and Scholarships

Please view the Graduate Diploma in Arts degree for indicative fees.

How to Apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.

Course Structure

View course structure for more detail on the course structure.

Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree. Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Disclaimer

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Curtin Course Code

MJRP-PWRI2

Last Updated

11 May 2025

Campuses

• Australia
• Colombo
• Dubai
• Malaysia
• Mauritius
• Singapore

Teaching Areas

• Centre for Aboriginal Studies
• Business and Law
• Health Sciences
• Humanities
• Science and Engineering

Acknowledgement

Curtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and recognises the many nations who have looked after Country for more than 60,000 years. We are honoured and grateful for the privilege to maintain campuses operating in Boorloo (Perth) and Karlkurla (Kalgoorlie) in Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present as Custodians and Owners of these lands. We recognise their deep knowledge and their cultural, spiritual, and educational practices, and aspire to learn and teach in partnership with them. Curtin also acknowledges First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations’ voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.