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Associate of Professional Writing and Editing
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
- Melbourne, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
A practical associate degree for becoming a professional writer or editor.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Professional Writing and Editing. Apply relevant theories
- Methods
- And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Professional Writing and Editing.
Career outcomes
- Editor or online editor
- Social media writer
- Journalist
- Broadcaster
- Publicity or communications officer
- Copywriter
- Administrator
- Project manager
Curriculum
- Year one builds professional writing and editing skills through fiction and non-fiction
- Covering story
- Structure
- Research and readership
- Plus language
- Grammar and punctuation
- Year two develops industry-focused projects. Two years full-time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent
- With a minimum average of 50% or 60% in a VCE-equivalent qualification where stated
- Some courses add prerequisites or selection tasks.
Accepted academic background
Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 50
- Cambridge 169
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate when applicable
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Financial documentation
- Program-specific supporting materials when required.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and the deadline (10 February 2027 for Semester 1) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal
- Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
- Graduation certificates
- English test evidence
- 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 | $38,786 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $5,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Design and Social Context |
| Department | Academic Department |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 192 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Royal 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
February 2027
Apply by
10 Feb 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 10 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $38,786 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $5,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 50, Cambridge 169. An interview is required.