Be bold and brilliant - Write the next chapter of your career by completing Melbourne Polytechnic's Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing. Develop your writing skills and publish your work. Hone your writing ability and get published If you love to write and want to improve as a writer, or you already have writing skills and want to develop them further, this Diploma is the course for you. Enrolling in Melbourne Polytechnic’s Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing will sharpen your skills in professional writing, editing, design for print or web-based publishing. You will develop these skills within a course designed for emerging writers and editors. Original and compelling content has never been more in-demand. You’ll also be qualified to work within related industries such as marketing, advertising and the press where you can freelance or work in a professional role. Course outcomes You might find yourself working as a content writer, copywriter, novelist, journalist, editor or other similar role. Recognition of Prior Learning You can seek RPL where your work or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. Academic Credit is granted on a case-by-case basis, according to our Academic Credit policy and associated procedures. Applications for Academic Credit will be assessed by relevant Melbourne Polytechnic academics and where appropriate, industry experts. Modes of Delivery Classroom Assessment Methods written exercises, research reports, tests, oral presentations, projects, articles, stories, novel, role plays, interviews, field visits, contribution to classroom discussion, demonstrations, collections of information. Pathways to further study This course has pathways set up with Deakin University for students who wish to study the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of arts (Professional and Creative Writing). Career Pathways You can study for a Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing if you wish to improve your writing and editing skills for employment, freelance work or further study.