Graduate Diploma in Editing and Publishing
Overview
- Program code: GD073
- Campus: City campus
You'll develop a strong and up-to-date understanding of commercial book publishing to further your publishing career, or even change career direction.
You’ll learn:
- the principles and practices of editing
- the production and sales of print and electronic materials
- the business of book publishing
- the cultural context in which the book industry operates in Australia.
While providing ongoing education and skills training for those already working in the industry, the program will also develop relevant skills to help you enter the industry.
The program is esteemed by industry because:
- the content and structure remains ‘vocational’, with an emphasis on the acquisition and development of practical, readily applicable and transferable professional skills
- the program’s curriculum ensures it reflects existing practice and emerging trends in the publishing industry
- the program is managed by professional industry practitioners with extensive experience in the trade and educational sectors of the industry
- the program is part-time and classes are held in the evening to meet the needs of working students
- the program is linked to and supported by industry through the Program Advisory Committee
- of the personal supervision of student activity and progress, in particular in the editing components of the program
- of the support from the Australian Publishers Association, the Society of Editors and practitioners within the commercial book industry.
Duration
2 years part-time
Features
Learning and teaching
RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work. These are primarily in English.
You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.
Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.
Program structure
Graduate Diploma courses:
- Editing 1A
- Editing 1B
- Editing 2
- Print and Electronic Production
- Professional Practice (Book Publishing)
- Publishing Finance and Sales
- Publishing Management Project.
The following program structure(s) is an example of what students are currently studying in this program.
Industry connections
RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.
Career
Professional recognition and accreditation
The program is supported by the Society of Editors (Victoria) and is accredited by the Australian Publishers Association.
Entry requirements
You must meet the University entry requirements for this type of program.
If you satisfy the following requirements you will be eligible for selection; however, there is no guarantee that you will be selected as demand for the program varies each intake.
Program entry requirements
An Australian undergraduate degree or its equivalent. Applicants with relevant industry experience may be considered.
Prerequisites
None
Selection tasks
Applicants should include in their application an explanation of their interest in studying Editing and Publishing, and provide details of any previous exposure to, or involvement in, the book industry.
How to apply
1. Check program entry requirements and confirm you're eligible.
2. Check and complete the selection tasks (if applicable) by the relevant closing date - these tasks are listed in the program entry requirements.
3. Check the table below for how to apply.
4. Apply using the appropriate method by the closing date.
Application method
|
Level of study |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 (midyear) |
|---|---|---|
|
Graduate Certificate, Diploma |
or Internal application (current students only) |
or Internal application (current students only) |
|
Graduate Diploma in Education |
or Internal application (current students only) |
or Internal application (current students only) |
|
Masters by coursework |
or Internal application (current students only) |
or Internal application (current students only) |
Fees
This program is full fee paying only. Postgraduate tuition fees vary according to each program and are adjusted annually.
Fee assistance
The following fee assistance is available for this program:
- FEE-HELP is an optional loan scheme that assists eligible full-fee paying students to pay all or part of their tuition fees.
Other fees
In addition to tuition fees there is also the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF). You may be able to defer the fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme.
Some courses attract additional expenses.
Pathways
Graduates can undertake further studies in related programs, including Masters by coursework or research and PhD programs, subject to program entry requirements.
Learn more about pathways or if you are eligible for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
Owning school
Media and Communication
Contact details
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Email: study@rmit.edu.au
OR
Michael Webster, Program Director
School of Media and Communication
Tel. +61 3 9925 3685
Email: michael.webster@rmit.edu.au
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Disclaimer
Although RMIT endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.