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Master of Writing and Publishing

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Two-year diploma combining English, Creative writing, Editing and publishing skills.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate concepts and methods in Writing and Publishing to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Sixty credits: English literature
  • Creative writing workshops. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Graphic designer
  • Web designer
  • Professional writer
  • Book and magazine editor
  • Publisher
  • Art editor
  • Literary agent
  • Publicist (after transfer and further study)

Curriculum

  • Sixty credits: English literature
  • Creative writing workshops
  • Publishing and publication design
  • Communications
  • Marketing and applied editing courses across two years
  • With intermediate writing workshops and literature in year two. At least 30 credits are at 200-level. No practicum.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed Australian bachelor degree (or overseas equivalent) in any or a relevant discipline
  • A minimum GPA is stated on some pages (mostly 2.0
  • Some 2.5 out of 4.0)
  • Relevant work experience is accepted for some courses.

Accepted academic background

Completed Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification).

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT 94
  • PTE Academic 65

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Bachelor degree certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Personal statement
  • References and program-specific supporting documents when required.

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements and the deadline (3 March 2027 for Semester 1) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal
  2. Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
  3. Graduation certificates
  4. English test evidence
  5. Passport and any selection-task documents. Complete any selection task or interview. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$45,506 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$5,000 AUD

Program details

CampusMelbourne City
Faculty or schoolCollege of Design and Social Context
DepartmentAcademic Department
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value192
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2027

    Apply by

    3 Mar 2027

    109 days left
  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.