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Units indexed by faculty Master of Publishing and Editing (1.5-year program)Course code: 2183 + Course abbreviation: MPub&Edit + Total credit points required: 72 + 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Melbourne city) Course descriptionThis course, comprising units at fourth and fifth levels, is designed to provide editorial and publication management skills to those having aspirations to become involved in scholarly, commercial, educational, academic and corporate publishing; to further their careers and attainments in publishing; or to establish their own small publishing business. The course provides a survey overview of Australian publishing and its international connections, both historical and contemporary, and a variety of vocationally oriented, special knowledge and skill-based units. There is provision in the program for an industry internship. Full-time students undertake 24 points per semester, while part-time students take 12 points per semester. For more information, contact the course coordinator or refer to www.arts.monash.edu.au/ncas/teach/pubed/. Entry requirementsA bachelors degree with a minimum credit average in the final year, or completion of the Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Editing with a credit average. Course structureStudents complete 72 points of units, consisting of 48 points at level 4 and 24 points at level 5. Level 4 units
Level 5 units
and two of the following:
Minimum pass gradeTo graduate with the Master of Publishing and Editing, students must gain a credit (60 C) or above in core units and a minimum credit average overall. Exit pointsAfter successful completion of 24 points, students may apply to exit the program with a Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Editing, or after successful completion of 48 points with a Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Editing. Contact detailsCourse coordinatorDr David Dunstan and Nick Walker Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |