Writing (Education)

Unit set code: EMAWRI | Study level: Undergraduate | Unit set type: Major
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Overview

Writing is designed for students who enjoy writing and are interested in developing and consolidating their writing skills and experience. Students will extend their practical and analytical skills and their understanding of theoretical concepts, in the area of creative and professional writing supplemented by two literary studies units in Australian and Children’s Literature. Throughout the Writing (Education) major, you will develop skills in methods of reading, analysis and interpretation that equip you for further work in journalism, teaching and the broader literature industry.

Unit set structure

For a major study students must complete 96 credit points of study comprising:

  • 24 credit points Curriculum and Pedagogy units
  • 72 credit points (6) units of Specialist Area units
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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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