This practical, industry-focused program will nurture your creative potential while building the skills, expertise and versatility you need to become a professional writer and/or editor. During your studies you'll work alongside fellow students passionate about reading and writing. You'll also learn from teachers and mentors who are leading practitioners in their fields. Whatever your goal - write a novel, start an online magazine, work as a freelance editor - we'll support and inspire you. You’ll start by gaining a broad base of skills in fiction, creative nonfiction, professional communication, digital content, grammar and editing. Then you’ll specialize in your preferred areas, with a focus on building a writing portfolio, developing practical projects, and engaging with industry and with readers. The Professional Writing and Editing program has had a long and proud tradition of producing writers and editors for the publishing and communications industries. Our graduates have become successful authors, publishing books, articles, poetry and stories, and winning major awards and fellowships. Others gain entry-level positions in a competitive industry, and start their own business and entrepreneurial projects. This course also has pathways into higher education courses. Careers Graduates work in book, magazine, newspaper and digital publishing in roles such as: editor or online editor social media writer journalist broadcaster publicity or communications officer copywriter administrator project manager Pathway options You can gain entry into the Associate Degree in Fashion and Textile Merchandising from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study programs. Further study When you successfully complete the Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing, you are guaranteed entry into a range of other RMIT programs. The grades you achieve determine the programs you can get into and the amount of credit you will receive. If you achieve a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (out of 4.0), you will receive 3 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 144 credit points) in the Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing). If you achieve below the minimum GPA, you may still apply and will need to submit a Pre-Selection Kit. Applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and credit is not guaranteed. If you achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) and complete the pre-requisite courses, you will receive 2 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 96 credit points) in the Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations). The pre-requisite courses are COMM2462 Writing for the Print Media COMM2471 Advanced Professional Writing – Text, Design and Strategy OR COMM2467 Magazine Writing and Editing If you achieve below the minimum GPA or have not completed the pre-requisite courses, you may still apply and will need to attend an interview. Applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and credit is not guaranteed. If you achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0), you will receive 1 semester of advanced standing (equivalent to 60 credit points) in the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism). If you achieve below the minimum GPA, you may still apply and will need to attend an interview. Applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and credit is not guaranteed. Alternatively, you may be eligible for entry into other RMIT undergraduate programs.