Master of Professional Writing
University of Waikato
Subject area
Written Communication
Qualification
Duration
1.5 Years
Total student fees
$10,946
over 1.5 Years - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will be effective writers who understand genre, audience, and register, and the conventions of the various writing communities within which they are working. They will be able to engage thoughtfully and critically within their own and other people's writing, and have a knowledge of the verbal, grammatical and analytical skills that excellent academic and creative writing require. They will have the ability to think critically and communicate well, especially in text-based formats. They will have high-level skills as readers, writers and editors of their own and other people's work, and will be able to produce excellent writing in a range of forms and genres, They will be independent and self-directed, and will be able to carry a major writing project from inception to completion.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Bachelors degree or equivalent, completed at a specified minimum level of attainment.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1.5 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$7,297 | $10,946 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$4,688 | $7,032 |
| Total | $11,985 | $17,978 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $46,115 |
| Earnings range | $27,058 - $57,578 |
| In employment | 73% |
| In further study | 23% |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Janine Young Memorial Award
Provided by:
The Secretary David.W Steele Trust - There's No Application Form
Value:
Normally $300 to $500. Occasionally $900
The Piki Ake Kake Ake Scholarship
Provided by:
Massey University
Website:
http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/admission/scholarships-bursaries-awards/
Value:
$1,000
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 924 528
Phone: (07) 838 4448
Fax: (07) 838 4253
Email: recruitment@waikato.ac.nz
Web: http://www.waikato.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.