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Postgraduate

Graduate Certificate of Editing and Publishing

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Graduate Certificate of Editing and Publishing (GCEP)
Entry requirements
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Study mode
  • Online
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • 1 year part-time
Start
  • Feb
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Overview

  • Do you love to work with words? Editing and publishing is a creative and dynamic field that holds great appeal for those who love to work with words. It is a field that often involves collaboration with writers, designers, artists and onscreen professionals.
  • Our Graduate Certificate of Editing and Publishing will equip you with fundamental knowledge of design concepts, technical skills, legal and ethical constraints and editorial processes necessary for a career in both print and online editing and publishing.
  • You will undertake courses in the areas of editing, proofreading, and writing for editors, giving you the professional practical knowledge you require to work in the field.

Further study

After you complete the Graduate Certificate of Editing and Publishing, you will have the option to take the credit from your studies and go on to complete the Graduate Diploma of Editing and Publishing or Master of Editing and Publishing.

Thinking of studying in 2025? UniSQ will be delivering flexible new ways of teaching, with different calendar offerings, making the balance of study and life easier. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.

Career outcomes

  • Publishing can be a flexible field, with many practitioners moving between in-house and freelance work over the course of their careers.
  • Graduates of this degree may work as editing and publishing professionals in corporate, government and academic organisations both in traditional print and e-publishing capacities.

Entry requirements

  • 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, from a recognised institution.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 4 units. Most courses (similar to ‘subjects’) are valued at 1 unit.

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 4
Total 4

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for your study (4 units) in this degree are:

Study Mode Cost
Domestic full fee paying

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 12640

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2024. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for FEE-HELP. 

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

Intakes

Start your study in Trimester 1.

Study period  Application closing date Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 10 February Monday 3 February Monday 10 February  Friday 9 May 

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

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Can I go on to further study after completing a Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing?
Yes! Our Graduate Certificate of Editing and Publishing is not only a great standalone degree, it also provides an ideal pathway to further study. If you are wanting to expand your knowledge even more, once you have completed this Certificate in Editing and Publishing, you can take the credit from your studies and go on to study our Graduate Diploma of Editing and Publishing or Master of Editing and Publishing. 
Can I study a publishing, proofreading, and editing course online?

This will vary, depending on the education provider you choose to study your Graduate Certificate in Writing, Editing and Publishing (or equivalent).  

At UniSQ, you can study our Graduate Certificate of Editing and Publishing entirely online. You can also choose to study full-time or part-time, allowing you to balance your degree with work and life commitments. 

What are the entry requirements?

The entry requirements to study a Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing will vary depending on the learning provider you choose. At UniSQ, you will be required to have a three-year bachelor degree, or equivalent qualification, from a recognised institution to be eligible.

For more information on entry requirements, please view the entry requirements section of this page.

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