The Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing is part of an articulated program designed to meet a range of needs for people who want to start a career in writing and for experienced writers wanting to further develop their theoretical knowledge and skills. This course is for people who want to commence their writing career or experienced writers looking to hone their skills. Course aims Students develop: Both general and specific skills in writing across a range of genres, studying one genre in depth or exploring the potential of a range of genres and media An ability to develop and critically revise their own work An understanding of the relationships of writing practice and publication across a range of contemporary cultural forms A critical knowledge of cultural and aesthetic debates, and An ability to think creatively and critically about, and contribute to, developments in cultural industries. Course structure The course totals 48 credit points, consisting of three core subjects and three electives. Students may select subjects beyond the list of elective subjects with the approval of the graduate adviser. Not all subjects are available each session. Careers Career options include advertising, computing, freelance writing and editing, journalism, media research, publishing, scriptwriting, and editing in community organisations or government departments.