C11071v4 Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing (GradCertEditPubl)Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus
Notes
For commencing students classes are online in 2021. Study remotely in a COVID-safe way.
This course is not offered to international students.
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course diagram
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing is part of an articulated program designed to meet a range of needs for those who want to start a career in writing, editing and/or publishing, and for experienced writers who want to develop and enhance their existing knowledge and skills.
Students are taught by industry practitioners who are currently working in the industry and can offer advice and guidance on how to secure a job in publishing.
Graduates are able to develop and critically revise their own and others' work, and are aware of the role of writers and writing in culture, society and industry. They leave with high-level editorial skills that enable them to work as freelancers or in-house in the publishing or communications industry, as well as a robust understanding of the publishing industry.
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing, the Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing (C06041), and the Master of Arts in Creative Writing (C04109). Students who successfully complete this course and who are admitted to the graduate diploma or master's course, are eligible for recognition of prior learning for completed subjects.
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Course aims
The aims of Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing are:
- to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in editing and publishing across a range of genres and forms,
- to introduce students to the relationship between writers, editors and the writing industry, across a range of project types and contexts, and
- to encourage students to reflect on the role of the editor and publisher in the creative and cultural industries.
Career options
Graduates work in the editing and publishing industry for magazines, book publishers and literary journals. They also work in corporate communications, public relations and advertising. Many graduates articulate into the Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing.
Course intended learning outcomes
This course engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
| 1.1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate use of different writing forms |
| 1.2 | Critically analyse their work and the work of others, acquiring professional editorial skills |
| 2.1 | Understand, reproduce and experiment with genre and form |
| 2.2 | Locate and critically evaluate a wide range of sources in literary practice |
| 3.1 | Seek to engage with other cultures through examining editing and publishing across a range of genres |
| 4.1 | Counter negative stereotypes and respect cultural protocols in all forms of writing |
| 5.1 | Graduates are able to contribute to debates about editing and publishing and engage productively in writers' associations artistically, socially and/or politically |
| 6.1 | Convey complex ideas in writing clearly and effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences, across a range of media formats |
| 6.2 | Explain the importance of drafting and rewriting in the editing and publishing process |
Key
The first digit of each CILO indicates the relevant graduate attribute:
- Professional Readiness
- Critical and Creative Inquiry
- International and Intercultural Engagement
- Indigenous Competencies
- Active Citizenship
- Effective Communication
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Applicants who have not completed a bachelor's, master's, graduate diploma or graduate certificate qualification in any field of study (or overseas equivalent) must provide:
- a personal statement (approximately 500 words) explaining why they wish to study the course they are applying for
- a curriculum vitae (CV), which should include details of paid and voluntary work or other experiences (eg special interest groups) that could be relevant to the course.
If applicants do not submit these documents, their application may not be considered.
The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on a one-year, part-time basis.
Course structure
This course totals 24 credit points, consisting of two 8-credit-point core subjects and one 8-credit-point subject from a specified list.
Part-time students should undertake 8 or 16 credit points a session.
Course completion requirements
| CBK90260 Writing subjects | 8cp | |
| STM90813 Core subjects (Editing and Publishing) | 16cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Course diagram
Course program
Typical course programs are shown below.
| Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57046 Professional Editing | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| 57041 Narrative Writing | 8cp | |
| 57145 Reviewing Arts and Culture | 8cp | |
| 57053 Book Publishing and Marketing | 8cp | |
| Spring commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 57053 Book Publishing and Marketing | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| 57031 Creative Non-fiction | 8cp | |
| 57041 Narrative Writing | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57046 Professional Editing | 8cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
The Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing, the Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing (C06041), and the Master of Arts in Creative Writing (C04109). Students who successfully complete this course and who are admitted to the graduate diploma or master's course are eligible for recognition of prior learning for completed subjects.
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Student Centre on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
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