Publishing and editing program
The National Centre for Australian Studies offers a vocationally-oriented program in publishing and editing designed to prepare graduates for careers in the publishing industries. Monash University is Australia's largest international university and our graduates are employed in publishing both in Australia and overseas. Graduates will:
- acquire advanced skills in editing, producing, promoting and selling print and electronic publications
- examine publishing methods and new technologies; copyright and other intellectual property rights; national and international sales and marketing of publications; publishing project commissioning and management
- understand the business of publishing and the work of the author, publisher, editor, designer, production manager, publicist, sales manager, sales representative and bookseller
- explore the rich history and culture of publishing
Industry career opportunities
The publishing industry is an international industry of great size and diversity. It leads in the use of new information technologies. It produces, publishes, sells and distributes many different kinds of publication, ranging from books, magazines, newspapers, government and corporate publications and training materials to electronic books, database publications and multimedia products. The industry is a major employer, and the creative and commercial people who work in it are highly skilled.
What our students say
'I now work as an editor for Penguin books and would not have found a place in the industry without having competed this course. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone working in any aspect of publishing'. Saskia Adams
'It is great to be taught by individuals who are indefatigably passionate about the industry and who have the time and inclination (a rarity these days!) to listen, give advice and focus on students' varied needs and interests'.Haya Husseini
Beautiful, cosmopolitan location and campus
The Caulfield campus of Monash University, where the Publishing and Editing courses are taught, is 12 minutes by train away from Melbourne and the dynamic, cosmopolitan centre of Australia’s most liveable city. The campus is a lively, multicultural environment for over 14,000 students and staff engaged in a wide range of activities, surrounded by beautiful inner garden suburbs. Learn more about the location of the campus.
Course description
Five programs are offered, four by coursework and one by coursework and research:
- Master of Publishing and Editing [PDF 684kb]
- Master of Arts in Publishing
- Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Editing
- Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Editing
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Editing
The main coursework program is the 72-point Master of Publishing and Editing. Most students will enrol in this program. The Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Editing is an integral part of the Master of Publishing and Editing program and is a standard qualification for the publishing industry. It is the basis of further studies for the master’s degree. The Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Editing may be undertaken by non-graduates who have substantial publishing industry experience. It is an integral part of the Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Editing. The Graduate Certificate in Professional Editing is a special program for students who are graduates in a professional or specialized field (e.g. the Sciences, Law, Management, Engineering or Education). See brochure: Graduate Certificate in Professional Editing Advanced research in fields related to Publishing are encouraged. Doctoral (PhD) supervision is available.
Entry requirements and credit provision
The Master of Publishing and Editing is open to candidates who have a recognised bachelor’s degree with a credit average in their third year. A student with a bachelor’s degree may enrol for the Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Editing and may later enrol for the Master of Publishing and Editing if their results are of credit standard. The Master of Arts in Publishing by coursework and research is open to candidates who possess an honours degree, or equivalent, at H2A level or above. Candidates with industry experience but without an undergraduate qualification may apply for entry to the graduate certificate. Students may be granted credit for equivalent coursework completed at another tertiary institution, or for industry experience, proof of which must be supplied. Students who graduated at Monash prior to 2002 and who wish to upgrade their qualification to Master’s level should consult the Academic Course Coordinator (contact details below).English language requirements
To gain entry to courses in the Faculty of Arts at Monash University as an international student, as well as meeting academic requirements, applicants must also meet Monash University's English language requirements. View details of English language requirements.Monash Study Abroad Program
The Monash Study Abroad Program offers students the opportunity to study at Monash for one or two semesters. Students can use semester breaks to travel around Victoria, Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. View details of study abroad options.How do I apply?
The application process can be quite involved and you will need to supply information to the university. View detailed information about the application process on the Faculty of Arts Future Students website.Who do I contact for more information?
- Academic Course Coordinator, Dr David Dunstan: david.dunstan@arts.monash.edu.au
- General queries, contact the Centre's Student Services Officer, Carol Hinschen: carol.hinschen@arts.monash.edu.au
