Writing (Education Minor)

Unit set code: EMIWRT | Study level: Undergraduate | Unit set type: Discipline Minor
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Overview

The Writing minor is designed for students who enjoy writing and who want to develop practical and analytical skills, combined with a sound theoretical understanding, in the area of creative and professional writing. Classes and practical writing workshops give students a firm foundation in a range of writing genres, including fiction writing, scriptwriting, journalism and editing. All units balance the practical development of expertise in writing, and analysis of the writing of others, within a broader social and cultural context.

Unit set structure

For a minor study students must complete 48 credit points of study comprising:

  • 48 credit points (4) Specialist Area units
What is a unit?

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Most courses have compulsory 'core' units, as well as optional units.

Credits

'Credit points' are the value that each unit contributes towards your course.
Most units at VU are worth 12 credit points. You will need to complete the required course credit points to graduate.

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