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Curtin University

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Professional Writing and Publishing Major (MArts)

  • Non-Award

The Professional Writing and Publishing major equips students with professional writing skills for corporate communications and media, applicable across various sectors. It includes advanced instruction in research, writing, editing, and publishing, with opportunities for internships and major projects.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
MJRP-PWRI4

About this course

Overview

The Professional Writing and Publishing major teaches professional writing skills for working in corporate communications and media. These skills can be applied to employment in government, business and industry, the not-for-profit sector, arts organisations, and the magazine and book industries.

In this course you will learn to write effective non-fiction, and discover how to capture and express an organisation's identity, aspirations and endeavours. You will learn about specialised genres and conventions of professional communication, and receive advanced instruction in research, writing, editing and publishing.

In your second year, you'll undertake a major project and may have an opportunity to practice your skills and develop your portfolio through an internship with a professional organisation.

The Professional Writing and Publishing major is offered as part of the Master of Arts, a hands-on course with a strong practical and industry focus, to prepare you for a career in creative practice.

High-achieving students have the option to progress to doctoral-level study.

Note: Some lectures in this course may be attended by both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • understand the discipline of Professional Writing and Publishing, its theoretical underpinnings, ways of thinking and professional or creative approaches; understand and apply established knowledge, principles, and professional or creative practices in chosen aspects of the Arts
  • apply logical and rational processes to analyse the components of a subject or project and engage critically with the subject matter to respond creatively within a selected communication paradigm
  • gain the technology and decision-making skills necessary to obtain, assess and represent relevant information from a range of sources to develop a professional or creative work; assess the application of existing technologies as well as the impact of emerging technologies on a selected communication or media discipline to create an effective professional or creative work. 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 develop a commitment to professional research, publication or performance to 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
  • acknowledge the interrelationship between local, national, and global perspectives and the impact of these on the Arts: recognise individual human rights, and appreciate theimportance of cultural diversity and the sensitivities which may be created when engaging with and representing issues pertaining to ethnic and community groups
  • demonstrate professional behaviour and standards and work collaboratively to apply them in all aspects of creative practice and production-related activities

Career pathways

This course can help you become a:
  • Public Servant - Australian Public Service
  • Public Servant - State Government
  • Publisher
  • Journalist
  • Copywriter
  • Writer
  • Editor

You may also find opportunities in:

  • Arts media
  • Corporate writing
  • Editing for business
  • Government and not-for-profit communications
  • Freelance/consulting
  • Marketing communications
  • Advertising/copywriting.

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

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