Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing (GCEP) - GradCertEdPub

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Program focus

This program provides experience in a wide range of roles and procedures involved with editing and publishing for print and electronic delivery of publications. Topics of study include: Editing Practice, Proofreading and Writing for Editors. Coursework in the Graduate Certificate can be credited towards the Graduate Diploma of Editing and Publishing.

Program aims

The program aims to produce graduates who have developed:

• a high degree of knowledge about the theoretical, legal and ethical aspects of professional editing and publishing

• practical knowledge and skills in key areas of professional editing and publishing.

Program objectives

On successful completion of the program, students will demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of:

• design concepts

• technical skills

• legal and ethical constraints

• editorial processes

in the publishing environment.

The Graduate Certificate focuses on editing and publishing in the print or text medium and includes activities associated with online publication.

Admission requirements

Entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing are:

• completion of a Bachelor degree in any recognised tertiary field, or equivalent, at pass level or above.

International applicants must have met the University's English language requirements or have completed the University's ELICOS/UNIPREP program.

Note: There will be no admission for the Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing for commencement in semester 2

How to apply

Domestic students 2010

Application for postgraduate programs may be made directly to USQ. You should ensure you submit your application by the closing dates.

International students 2010

This program is offered to international students. An international student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to USQ International for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and how to apply.

Program fees

Domestic full fee paying place

You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder, however please note that until the 2010 fees are published on 1 October 2009 these amounts may be used as an estimate only.

International full fee paying place

You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder, however please note that until the 2010 fees are published on 1 October 2009 these amounts may be used as an estimate only.

Program structure

The Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing consists of the four units that comprise the four core courses in Level 1 of the Graduate Diploma of Editing and Publishing. There are no elective courses.

Required time limits

Students have a maximum of 2 years to complete this program.

IT requirements

Students in the Graduate Certificate require regular Internet access and must be able to access multimedia files. Please refer to the Student Computing Standards for more detailed requirements http://www.usq.edu.au/ict/students/standards/default.htm. If proceeding to the Graduate Diploma of Editing and Publishing or Master of Editing and Publishing, students are advised to note the requisite computing requirements. Students must have access to a computer with a DVD drive.

Recommended enrolment pattern

Note: Students who have completed JRN5000 Editing and Proofreading and JRN5001 Writing for Editors but not JRN2001 Publication Layout and Design and JRN2006 Media Law and Ethics are advised to take PUB5004 Writing for Editors: Advanced and PUB5003 Editing Practice.