Graduate Diploma of Literary Studies
Course summary for local students
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| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Literary Studies |
|---|---|
| Campus | This course is only offered off campus |
| Off-campus | Yes |
| Length | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Next available intake | March (Trimester 1), July (Trimester 2) |
| Indicative annual fee 2013 | $17,440* - Full-fee paying place |
| Faculty contacts | Arts and Education Postgraduate Student Support and Enrolment Enquiries Tel 03 9244 6007 or 03 9251 7071
Course Director Virginia Murray, +61 3 924 43964, virginia.murray@deakin.edu.au
Contact the Course Director for matters relating specifically to the academic content of this course - all enrolment related queries must go to the Student Support Office. |
| Deakin course code | A635 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Fees and charges
- Career opportunities
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Entry requirements - general
- Entry requirements - specific
- Credit for prior learning - general
- Credit for prior learning - specific
- How to apply
- Alternate exits
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of Literary Studies is designed for people with professional and personal interests in literature and in creative writing who are seeking further professional qualifications while working. The course offers you the possibility of studying at an advanced level a number of topics related to English or literary studies: The ways in which the discipline was constituted in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and is now being reconstituted to reflect social and cultural change; generic traditions and variations; oral and written forms; creative and critical approaches; variations related to gender and age.Fees and charges
Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study.
Fee paying place - Domestic (DFP)
A Fee paying place is one for which the university does not receive any government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute the full cost of their course.
Fee paying places are available to domestic students. Domestic students are those who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of a permanent visa.
*Indicative course fees should be used as a guide only. Deakin University assumes no responsibility for persons relying on indicative course fees to calculate the total future cost of their course. The indicative course fee is an estimate based on a typical enrolment a student may have for their first year of study in 2013 for their course. The indicative course fee is based on historical first year enrolments within the course, reflecting the discipline cluster of the units which may be studied within the course. The actual fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen. The cost of each unit can be viewed from the Unit Search. Please note that the fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services.
Career opportunities
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 rules
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Literary Studies, a student must successfully complete 8 credit points of study comprising:- 4 credit points of Literary Studies units selected from the specified list below; and
- 4 credit points of electives selected from the remaining Literary Studies units and/or from the following disciplines
See Master of Arts (Writing and Literature) (A748) and Master of Communication (A747) for units available in the disciplines above.
Note: Students who complete a specialisation of 4 credit points will have the specialisation indicated on their academic transcript.
Course structure
Trimester 1
| ALL721 | Driven to Write |
| ALL727 | Contemporary Poetry |
| ALL755 | The Other Side of the World: Literature of Sadness - The Body - Mind in Crisis |
Trimester 2
| ALL705 | Short Stories: Writers and Readers * |
| ALL706 | Histories, Fictions |
| ALL722 | Texts for Young Adults |
| ALL783 | Life Writing: Theory and Practice |
| ALL784 | Writing and Film |
* ALL705 also offered trimester 3.
Entry requirements - general
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record.
For more information on the Deakin Admissions Policy visit The Guide.
Entry requirements - specific
To be eligible for entry into the Graduate Diploma of Literary Studies applicants require:
- a bachelor degree from an approved tertiary institution; or
- qualifications deemed to be equivalent.
Credit for prior learning - general
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning (Credit Transfer) Search which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
Credit for prior learning - specific
Applications for credit transfer will be considered depending on the quality and subject matter of the student's prior qualifications and professional experience.
The Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Literary Studies and the Masters of Arts (Writing and Literature) comprise a suite of fully articulated courses. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Literary Studies will lead to entry into either the Graduate Diploma of Literary Studies or the Master of Arts (Writing and Literature) with up to 4 credit points for credit transfer. Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Literary Studies or equivalent will lead to entry into the Master of Arts (Writing and Literature) with up to 8 credit points for credit transfer.
How to apply
Applications must be made directly to the University through the Applicant Portal. Details of available courses and application closing dates can be found on the Apply webpage. Please note that closing dates may vary for individual courses.
Your course may require further information in support of your application. Please refer to the faculty information website for further details.
Alternate exits
| Graduate Certificate of Literary Studies (A535) |
