List of editing and publishing training providers
| Provider name | Course name | Description |
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| Macquarie University, Department of Linguistics | Postgraduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing (online or on campus) |
2 years. Online: start any year. On campus: start in odd years (2005, 2007, 2009). Designed for those ‘with some background experience of editing…and aims to widen and deepen students’ professional skills across a range of styles and documents, scenarios and media for publishing.’ Students who complete the program with distinction may be accepted into the Masters program. |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Editing and Publishing (online or on campus) |
2 years part time. On campus: start every odd year. ‘The course is designed for professionals in editing and publishing. Students are expected to have had one or more years experience in editing, producing documents for publication, or in other areas of journalism, publishing and publicity.’ One week practicum placement. |
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| Master of Arts in Editing and Publishing (online or on campus) |
Part time evenings over 3 years. Starts in odd years. Builds on course work of Certificate and Diploma. Students pursue individual research projects. (Macquarie University website) |
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| University of Southern Queensland, Faculty of Arts | Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing (distance) |
1–2 years part time. Entry via Bachelor degree awarded within 10 years of date of admission to program. Focuses on editing and publishing in print or text medium with minimal electronic enhancement. Can be credited towards Graduate Diploma. |
| Graduate Diploma of Editing and Publishing (distance) |
2–4 years part time. Develops ‘a high level of intellectual and practical skills to apply knowledge in professional practice.’ Graduates with credit level or better can enrol in Master level study. |
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| University of Southern Queensland, Faculty of Arts (cont) |
Master of Editing and Publishing (distance) |
3–6 years. Managerial focus and ability to ‘apply theoretical understanding and decision-making processes in the planning, production, editing and coordination of publication of work to professional standards.’ (USQ website) |
| RMIT University, School of Applied Communication | Graduate Diploma in Editing and Publishing (on campus) |
2 years part time. Cost = $10,400 Introduced in 1988 on the initiative of the Society of Editors (Victoria) and the Australian Publishers Association. Covers ‘all aspects of the editorial and book publishing process in both education and general publishing.’ (RMIT website) |
| M.Comm (Editing and Publishing) | 1 year part time. Cost = $5200 Expected to run in 2006. Graduates can apply within 5 years of completing the Graduate Diploma. |
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| Monash University, Faculty of Arts | Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Editing (on campus) |
1 semester full time 1 year part time. Entry with Bachelors degree or at least 5 years of industry experience. The course provides ‘editorial and management skills for those wishing to become involved in…publishing, and/or to further their careers and aspirations in publishing, or to establish their own small business.’ |
| Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Editing (on campus) |
1 year full time 2 years part time. Details as for Grad Cert (above) plus a ‘critical awareness of… electronic publishing and multimedia …[and] an understanding of…the enduring role of text in the publishing and electronic media.’ |
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| Master of Publishing and Editing (on campus) |
1.5 years full time 3 years part time. ‘The new 72 point Master …offers the most comprehensive program available in publishing coursework studies at postgraduate level.’ (Monash University website) |
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| Curtin University of Technology, Department of Communication and Cultural Studies | Bachelor of Arts (major in Publishing Practice) (on campus) |
3 years full time. Basics of desktop publishing; the nature and function of professional roles in publishing; aspects of publishing such as editing, distribution, locating and accessing audiences and markets; costing and distribution. 96 hrs industry placement: student produces, illustrates, edits, costs own publication and finds a publisher |
| Deakin University, Faculty of Arts |
Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing) Graduate Certificate of Professional Writing (on campus) Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing (on campus) Master of Arts (Professional Communication) (on campus or off campus) |
Full time, but some part time options available. Entry via TAFE Associate Diploma/Diploma of Arts (Professional Writing and Editing), or directly to Deakin University. The emphasis is on helping students to develop the skills required to prepare work for publication. Designed to enhance writing skills. ‘The editing component… introduces students to the key skills required for employment in publishing books and magazines. (Deakin University website) |
| The Sackville Academy (formerly The Writing School) |
Editing and Proofreading (online) |
Duration unknown Cost = $1295 Based in Gold Coast. Course synopsis: the world of publishing; proofreading symbols and skills; introduction to copy editing; grammar and spelling; punctuation and capitalisation; setting up in business; selling your services; help from new technology; how to earn money in related fields. (company website) |
| Thomson Education Direct Australian College of Journalism |
Professional Editing & Proofreading Certificate (online) |
Estimated hours of study = 180 Cost = $999 This course ‘caters to the home worker or complements the workplace employee who wishes to increase his or her skills.’ (company website) |
| Thomson Education Direct Australian College of Journalism |
Advanced Diploma of Arts (Professional Writing & Editing) (online) |
Duration not available Cost =$1865 Three of the 18 tutorials relate directly to editing. This is an Australian National Training Authority recognised course ‘designed to provide…the skills required to succeed as a professional in the world of writing and editing…This Course is about being published…’ (company website) |
| Australian College QED College of Publishing |
Diploma of Publishing (Professional Book Editing, Proofreading & Publishing) (distance) |
Duration and cost not available. ‘This is the most comprehensive Course available. Three career options rolled into one This is the only correspondence course developed against the Australian Standards for Editing Practice.’ A Transcript of Studies is offered on completion. |
Websites for the courses listed in the table
AustralianCollegeQED, Correspondence Courses List, College of Publishing, Professional Editing, Proofreading & Publishing, <http:www.acq.edu.au/Courses/course_list.html> (26 August 2005).
Curtin University of Technology, Department of Communication & Cultural Studies, (Bachelor of Arts) Major in Publishing Practice, <http://www.humanities.curtin.edu.au/>(5 September 2005).
Deakin University (2005), TAFE Pathways into Deakin05, <http://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/documents/pathways_05.pdf> (5 Sepember 2005).
Deakin University (2004), Course search -results, <http:www.deakin.edu.au/courses/search/results.php> (5 September 2005).
Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University, Editing and Publishing Programs, <http://www.ling.mq.edu.au/postgraduate/coursework/pep.htm> (26 August 2005).
Monash University, Postgraduate Handbook 2005 – Arts, Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Editing, <http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/postgrad/pg0225.htm> (5 Septemer 2005).
——Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Editing, <http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/postgrad/pg0224.htm> (5 September 2005).
——Master of Publishing and Editing, <http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ncs/teach/pubed/pubmstrs.htm> (5 September 2005).
RMIT University, Editing and Publishing – Graduate Diploma, http://www.rmit.ed.au/browse?SIMID=GD073.
University of Southern Queensland, Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing, <http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/current/content/GCEP.html> (29 August 2005).
——Graduate Diploma in Editing and Publishing, <http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/current/content/GDEP.html> (29 August 2005).
——Master of Editing and Publishing, <http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/current/content/MEPB.html> (29 August 2005).
The Sackville Academy – The Writing School, Editing and Proofreading, <http://www.sackvilleacademy.com.au/pages/courses.php?course=48> (26 August 2005).
Thomson Education Direct, Australian College of Journalism, Advanced Professional Writing & Editing, <http://www.acj.edu.au/courses/arts_writing&editing.html> (26 August 2005).
Thomson Education Direct, Australian College of Journalism, Professional Editing & Proofreading, <http://www.thomsoneducationdirect.com.au/index.cfm?id=316&ver=5 &print=1> (26 August 2005).
Helen Topor