2009 Undergraduate Courses
2009 Postgraduate Courses
Master of Professional Writing Advanced
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Professional Writing Advanced |
Abbreviation: |
MProfWritAdv |
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Creative Arts |
Duration: |
18 months full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
72 |
Delivery Mode: |
On Campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn* |
Location: |
Wollongong, Distance |
UOW Course Code: |
1594 |
CRICOS Code: |
064110J |
*Not on offer in 2009. First intake will be in 2010
Overview
This program is reserved for a small number of outstanding students. It is anticipated that students accepted into this program will have a well-established career as industry professionals behind them and will be seeking a qualification that not only reflects their standing within the industry, but also enables them to undertake a course of study that enables them to apply that experience and knowledge in either a practical or theoretical context.
Direct entry into this program will be highly competitive and will reflect the standing of the individuals accepted. The program length relative to other postgraduate offerings reflects the fact that students will be able to negotiate advanced standing based on their industry experience.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Students who achieve outstanding results in the first six months of study in the Master of Journalism or Professional Writing programs may apply to upgrade to the Advanced Masters.
Applicants with an outstanding academic or professional record may be allowed directly into this program and negotiate a program of study that involves a combination of subjects selected from Journalism and other programs across the University. At least 60% of the program of study completed by direct entry students must be offered by the School of Journalism and Creative Writing.
Qualified journalists are eligible for consideration on the basis of documented evidence of at least ten years full-time experience.
Applicants with an undergraduate degree must provide certified academic transcripts and curriculum vitae (CV) outlining work history and/or academic study. Applicants with experience in journalism or a media related industry must provide details of employment history (CV).
Applicants must provide an 800-word opinion article (refer to application form). If applying on basis of industry experience, samples of work published in the print or electronic media are required, as well as letter(s) from employer(s) to verify details of employment.
All applicants must be able to provide documented proof of English language proficiency. The University of Wollongong's English Language Requirements are outlined at www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international/english/index.html. Selected applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing may be granted for a particular subject(s) on the basis of previous education, training or professional experience. A letter requesting advanced standing must be accompanied by certified copies of documents or other evidence to substantiate the request. Evidence may include academic transcripts, samples of published work, letters from employers verifying experience and length of service.
Course Structure/Requirements
The exact program of study must be negotiated with the Head of School, and will generally include 48 credit points from the Master of Professional Writing (see Schedule below) plus a 24 credit point thesis or creative project (any medium). Students are able to include subjects offered across the University, with a minimum of 60 percent being selected from the Journalism schedule.
Subjects |
Credit Points | ||
Compulsory | |||
News Writing Fundamentals |
6 | ||
Legal and Ethical Issues |
6 | ||
Introduction to Convergent Journalism |
6 | ||
Professional Writing 1 |
6 | ||
Professional Writing 2 |
6 | ||
Plus 18 credit points chosen from the following: | |||
Feature Writing |
6 | ||
Radio Journalism |
6 | ||
Television Journalism |
6 | ||
Journalism Project |
6 | ||
Advanced Journalism Project |
12 | ||
Major Journalism Project |
24 | ||
Advanced Convergent Journalism |
6 | ||
International Journalism |
6 | ||
With approval of the Course Co-ordinator, up to 12 credit points may be selected from subjects from other faculties. | |||
Plus a 24 credit point thesis or creative project (any medium). | |||