The course will suit people from diverse backgrounds who wish to gain advanced skills in Writing. Students have the opportunity to study and apply forms of organisational, administrative and corporate writing; writing for the media; and publishing and editing in different types of communication, including print and online. The course provides a thorough grounding in up to date methods of research and informational retrieval that are relevant to the practice of writing. Students have the opportunity to undertake supervised projects relevant to particular work situations. The Graduate Certificate in Writing provides ample opportunities for students to use different genres and styles and so become versatile writers able to communicate effectively and creatively in diverse professional and community contexts. The course is taken part-time but full-time study may be possible, subject to scheduling of units.