Postgraduate Writing and Literature courses

Deakin University's courses in Writing and Literature enable you to specialise in one area, such as Children's Literature, Literary Studies and Professional Writing, or select units from across studies in the Communication area (Journalism, Public Relations, Media and Communication) or mix and match between areas.

These courses offer you excellent flexibility and accessibility. Regardless of where you are in your career, they allow multiple entry points to best suit your qualifications, experience and professional aspirations.

Employment opportunities

The Children's Literature units cater to the needs of teachers and librarians who are currently working in primary or secondary schools, as well as professionals in associated fields such as publishing, retail and promotion.

The Literary Studies course is suitable for teachers, librarians, and those interested in developing their knowledge of literature and contemporary approaches to literary and cultural theory.

The Professional Writing units are suitable for creative writers who wish to broaden their skills and those who wish to enhance their written communication skills. The editing and publishing units introduce students to the key skills required for employment in book and magazine publishing.

Writing and Literature courses

Deakin's suite of Writing and Literature courses are offered as an articulating suite that includes a graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master degree.

The Master of Arts (Writing and Literature) is designed to facilitate specific and intensive professional training with the possibility of cross-disciplinary explorations.
Specialisms include:

• Children's Literature
  
  
• Literary Studies
  
  
• Professional Writing

Graduate Certificates and Diplomas:

• Graduate Certificate of Children's Literature
• Graduate Diploma of Children's Literature
  
  
• Graduate Certificate of Literary Studies
• Graduate Diploma of Literary Studies
  
  
• Graduate Certificate of Professional Writing
• Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing
  
  

See also related courses:
Journalism | Media and Communication | Public Relations

Why Choose Deakin University?

Knowledge and skills
Deakin's Writing and Literature courses will provide you with specialist knowledge and skills. The Literature units offer practising professionals the opportunity to improve their qualifications.

Flexibility
We know that postgraduate study is a big commitment. Deakin's postgraduate programs are genuinely flexible to help you fit your studies in with workplace and personal commitments. Regardless of where you live, resources can be posted, or accessed from our library's comprehensive electronic collection.

Quality
At Deakin we pride ourselves on providing quality postgraduate courses. Excellence is evident in all aspects of our courses from the standard of our study materials to the teaching staff, who are leaders in their field. Setting a benchmark for Australian universities, our library service is among the best in the world.

Technology
As a Deakin student you have access to the best new technologies. The University has produced its own Software Essentials DVD to support online communication. All units offer a dedicated teaching and learning site Deakin Studies Online.

Networks
As a Deakin postgraduate student, you will become part of a network of researchers, academics, practitioners and alumni. You will have access to specialist knowledge and the opportunity to establish new resources and contacts with people who are currently shaping and influencing professional and creative writing.