Professional Writing and Editing

Application Procedures

Entry to full time study is through VTAC and interview/folio presentation (see below for details). Applicants must complete the VTAC Application Form and contact the Professional Writing & Editing (9919 2904) to organise an interview.

 To apply for part-time study, apply direct to Professional Writing & Editing. (link to VU Direct Application Form)

 If you are thinking about studying Professional Writing & Editing, look through further information under Frequently Asked Questions. We also strongly suggest that you read the section Are You Ready to Study Professional Writing? Link to these on our site – see below

Applicants should have satisfactorily completed Year 12 (VCE or equivalent). Check the most recent VTAC Guide for details. 

If you don’t have the specified educational prerequisites, you might be eligible to enter courses if you have relevant work experience and/or can demonstrate your potential to successfully complete the course. Please contact Professional Writing & Editing directly for further information.

Folio requirements and interview

Folio

Applicants to Professional Writing & Editing also need to submit a folio of 1000-1500 words of writing with their application.

This can comprise a number of small items, or fewer longer pieces of fiction or non-fiction writing, or a combination of both. Poetry is not accepted.

The pieces of writing might be things you have worked on at school, in a workplace, with a community group or as your own projects.

The interview

We ask all applicants to do a basic language skills test and a writing exercise when they attend for their interview.

You will be interviewed by a member of our teaching staff. Come prepared to discuss your reasons for applying for the course and your writing aspirations. Feel free to ask questions about the course.