Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing - Apply

Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing - Apply

Student type:
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

Range of criteria*

Duration:
Full-time 2 years
Part-time 4 years
Fees:

Commonwealth supported places

Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

See admissions

Duration:
Full-time 2 years
Fees:

AU$34,560 (2025 annual)

Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City

How to apply

Semester 1, 2025

Direct RMIT application

Apply direct to RMIT if you:

  • have not yet commenced a VTAC application, and
  • you are not currently studying Year 12, and
  • are applying to only one program, or
  • have held a place in an RMIT program in the past year. 

VTAC application

Apply through VTAC if you:

  • are ineligible to apply direct to RMIT.

Make note of the relevant VTAC or RMIT code before you apply

Copy the relevant code to help you find the program or program plan on VTAC or RMIT.  If you are eligible to apply via The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), copy and paste the VTAC code into VTAC CourseSearch.

How to apply

Applying for Semester 1

VTAC application

Apply via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) if you are:

  • an international student ​currently ​studying ​an​ Australian Year 12 ​(in Australia or overseas); ​​or​
  • an International Baccalaureate ​(​in Australia or New Zealand)

Direct RMIT international applications

Apply for on-campus study via the online application system:

  • All other international students.

Applying for Semester 2

Direct RMIT international applications

Apply for on-campus study via the online application system for international students.

  • All international students.

Make note of the relevant RMIT, VTAC or CRICOS code before you apply

Copy the relevant code to help you find the program or program plan when you apply.

Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing
Program code: AD016
School: Creative Industries
Title
Plan code
VTAC Code
CRICOS
Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing
AD016
3200333301
074927G
Plan code
AD016
VTAC Code
3200333301
CRICOS
074927G
Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing
AD016
3200333303
074927G
Plan code
AD016
VTAC Code
3200333303
CRICOS
074927G
Guaranteed pathway - Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing/Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
AD016PATH1
3200333461
Not available to international applicants
Plan code
Guaranteed pathway - Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing/Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
VTAC Code
3200333461
Not available to international applicants
CRICOS
Guaranteed pathway - Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing/Bachelor of Professional Communication
AD016PATH2
3200311131
Not available to international applicants
Plan code
Guaranteed pathway - Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing/Bachelor of Professional Communication
VTAC Code
3200311131
Not available to international applicants
CRICOS

Important dates

This degree has a selection task requirement. You must register and submit your selection task by the cut off date below.

Please note: Applications may close early if all places are filled, so ensure you apply as early as possible for your application to be considered.

VTAC applicants

If you are applying via VTAC, you must complete and submit the selection task by the following dates: 

Event or deadline Date
Applications open 29 July 2024
November round:
Register and submit the selection task		 1 November 2024
December round: 
Register and submit the selection task
 13 December 2024
January round: 
Register and submit the selection task		 1 January 2025
February rounds: 
Register and submit the selection task		 28 January 2025
Orientation week 3-7 February 2025
Semester 1 classes begin 10 February 2025

You can find all important VTAC dates on the VTAC website.

Direct applications

Event or deadline Date
Applications open 29 July 2024
Selction task cut off date - All Direct applicants 7 February 2025
Orientation week 3-7 February 2025
Semester 1 classes begin 10 February 2025

See Important dates for the full list of RMIT study dates.

Please note that not all programs are offered for semester 2 intake.

This degree has a selection task requirement. You must register and submit your selection task by the cut off date below.

Event or deadline Date
Applications open 11 March 2025
Selection task cut off date - Timely applicants TBC
Midyear Orientation week 14-18 July 2025
Semester 2 classes begin 14 July 2025

Please note: Applications may close early if all places are filled, so ensure you apply as early as possible for your application to be considered.

See Important dates for the full list of RMIT study dates.

Important dates

Applications for international students are open all year round. For further information on application and acceptance deadlines for the upcoming intake, please see the information below:

Event or deadline Date
Application deadline 12 February 2025
Acceptance deadline 14 February 2025
Orientation week 3-7 February 2025
Semester 1 classes begin 10 February 2025

Please note:

  1. Applicants who are required to apply for a student visa are recommended to apply and accept their offers for minimum of 4 weeks prior to program’s commencement date to allow sufficient visa processing time.
  2. Application with selection task or credit assessment and application for change of program must be submitted by 7 February.
  3. Applicants who are required to attend an interview with International Admissions must attend an interview by 9 January and accept their offers by 13 January.
  4. Applications and Enrolments are subject to places and availability.

See Important dates for the full list of RMIT study dates.

Event or deadline Date
Application deadline TBC
Acceptance deadline TBC
Mid-year Orientation TBC
Semester 2 classes begin TBC

See Important dates for the full list of RMIT study dates.

Support options for this degree

How to apply

Helpful step-by-step how to apply guides, including everything you need to submit an application to RMIT - from entry requirements to the documentation you'll need to complete your application to selection tasks and more.

Fees

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Equity access schemes

If circumstances have interrupted or disadvantaged your access to education, RMIT offers equity access schemes that allow selection officers to give you extra consideration.

Scholarships

Achieve your study goals with a scholarship. Each year scholarships are awarded to thousands of new and continuing students across RMIT study areas.

Support options for this degree

How to apply

Helpful step-by-step how to apply guides, including everything you need to submit an application to RMIT - from entry requirements to the documentation you'll need to complete your application to selection tasks and more.

Fees

Discover fee information and payment options for international students for programs and courses at RMIT University.

Scholarships

Achieve your study goals with a scholarship. Each year scholarships are awarded to new and continuing international students across RMIT study areas.

Need help?

Get in touch with the friendly staff at Study@RMIT. Our staff are ready to answer any questions you have about courses, applications, pathways and important dates for local and international prospective students.

Need help?

Get in touch with the friendly staff at Study@RMIT. Our staff are ready to answer any questions you have about programs, applications, pathways and important dates for local and international prospective students.

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