The Graduate Certificate of Writing and Literature is designed to balance critical and theoretical understandings with practical skills development in reading and writing. By providing a cross-disciplinary suite of units, the Graduate Certificate of Writing and Literature provides students with the opportunity to draw on the extensive range of knowledge available across the specialisations. The Graduate Certificate of Writing and Literature offers a cross-disciplinary foundation in Writing and Literature. Students have the opportunity to choose from an extensive range of units across specialisations in Children’s Literature, Creative Writing, Literary Studies and Professional Writing. The course provides specialised knowledge of critical and creative practices and ways of understanding writing, reading and preparing texts for publication as a cross-disciplinary activity. The course is designed for people with professional or personal interests in writing and literature who are seeking further professional qualifications while working. Course structure To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Writing and Literature, students must successfully complete 4 credit points of study comprised of: 2 credit points of core units; 1 credit point of Writing units; 1 credit point of Literature units, Academic Integrity AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit) Graduate outcomes Career outcomes The courses are designed for professionals working in fields requiring high-level analytical and writing skills, such as teaching, the public service and fields related to the publishing industry where flexibility and multi-skilling enhance employment opportunities. Course learning outcomes Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.