Bendigo TAFE

CUA50118

Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

The Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing (CUA50118) is a new nationally accredited course developed to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to work as a professional writer and editor in the creative and publishing industries.

This industry-standard course refines the skills developed in the Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing course or developed by you in your personal or industry writing experience.

You will further develop the expertise required by writers and editors in the contemporary writing and editing industry in a digital world.

Delivery mode

Bendigo TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Building G, 154 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
  • 65 Templeton Street, Castlemaine
  • 62-104 Charleston Road, Bendigo
  • Corner Hare and Darling Streets, Echuca

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $15,817 Fees are based on full-time study.
VIC
  • VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$15,817
Full Fee Tuition:
$15,817
Enquire with Bendigo TAFE to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $15,817 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing will prepare you for the following roles.

Editor

An Editor makes changes to written work before it is published. You might correct errors, check facts or reduce the size of a written piece. Editor...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Writer

A Writer writes fiction and nonfiction pieces for a range of purposes. You might specialise in a particular type of writing such as poetry, short s...

Avg yearly income $85,020
Entry barriers Low

About Bendigo TAFE

At Bendigo TAFE we welcome you to join us in any stage of your learning journey – whatever your age, background or career aspirations.

Our institute is a large, diverse community of staff and students. There are many people, resources and services available to assist and support you through your journey.

Bendigo TAFE has been transforming lives for more than 155 years. The institute has a rich history of providing education for local people and preparing them for work in local jobs.

Through a network of five campuses, we deliver a wide variety of vocational courses to over 9,000 students every year. Our state of the art facilities and exciting programs create a dynamic and welcoming environment for productive learning.

Our course content is designed to deliver practical and industry relevant skills that help get you into the workforce faster, upgrade your existing skills or prepare you for further study.

We collaborate with industry leaders to ensure our courses are relevant and up to date with the latest workplace practices.