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EDIT05P - Editing and Publishing (Postgraduate Study Pattern)

Major: Editing
Area of Study: Editing and Publishing
Degrees: PGDipEditPubl - Postgraduate Diploma in Editing and Publishing
Offered By: LP - Division of Linguistics and Psychology
Admission Requirements:Bachelor degree with at least 3 years experience in editing or publishing OR minimum 7 years relevant experience
Fees:$380.00*
Attendance Modes:
  • Internal
Study Loads:
  • Part Time (2.0)
Commencing Study Periods:
  • FH

General Requirements

Minimum number of credit points24
and completion of other specific requirements as set out below

Specific Requirements

800 level
Required LING873 Design and Production of Books (3) 3
Required LING874 Publishing and Management (3) 3
Required LING875 Practicum (2) 2
Required LING876 Option I (2) 2
Required LING877 Option II (2) 2
Required LING961 Essentials of Editing (3) 3
Required LING962 Language and Writing Style (3) 3
Required LING963 Structural and Electronic Editing (3) 3
Required LING964 Editorial Issues and Responsibilities (3) 3
Electives
Balance of credit points required
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM 24

Notes

During the second year of study, a placement totalling 26 hours (LING875 Practicum) will be arranged for each student, at a publishing unit other than the one at which she or he is currently employed, to be taken in a block during one of the University recesses. *Please note: A different tuition rate applies to International students
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