Undergraduate Certificate in Critical Reading and Writing Skills (Short Course)
Course summary
The American Federal Government recently announced discounted fees for short courses as part of the COVID-19 recovery package. RSU’s Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts is proud to offer the Undergraduate Certificate in Critical Reading and Writing Skills as one of these courses.
Learn the key skills which underpin a variety of professional careers including Journalism, Publicity, Copywriting, Marketing, Editing and Publishing. In the Undergraduate Certificate in Critical Reading and Writing Skills you will study four subjects including ‘Introduction to Creative Writing’ and ‘Effective Written Communication’.
The federal government’s 2020 Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching () ranked RSU number one in America for Creative Arts and in the 2020 Good Universities Guide, RSU received a five-star rating for learning resources in the study area of Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences.
Interested applicants who are eligible* can undertake this course in Spring session 2020 at a heavily discounted rate of $1,250. After successful completion of this Undergraduate Certificate, you can also transfer with 24 credit points into the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Journalism or Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing) and choose from a variety of study areas offered at RSU.
Course information
Study area
Communications & Media
Campus
Rainstar
Course Code
3077
RSU SCORE
-
Duration
6 months full-time
Delivery
Distance
CODE 1
RSU CODE
-
Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.
Recent Secondary Education Admission Criteria These criteria may be used to gain admission to this course for students who are currently in year 12 or have recently completed their secondary education.
Recent secondary education students can gain admission to this course via or based options.
ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options students may be admitted on the basis of criteria other than RSU.
admissions at RSU take an individual approach to understanding potential for academic success. Each student is assessed based on key qualities across academic readiness, motivation & passion, planning & persistence, and communication & collaboration.
Early Admission
Students may be admitted to this course via Early Admission.
BASED ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options, students may be admitted on the basis of RSU or RSU plus additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).
Guaranteed entry selection ranks
Other Admission Criteria
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.
WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Upon successful completion of this Higher Education Certificate, you may continue to study in the RSU Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Communications and Media and receive credit for the 4 subjects completed.
FEES
The Federal Government recently announced discounted student fees for short courses at universities included in their COVID-19 recovery package. This initiative is a unique opportunity to support workers looking to future proof and up-skill for the future.
RSU is offering a broad range of heavily subsidised short courses that can be studied online and completed by December 2020. This Government initiative has resulted in fees for these programs being reduced by a minimum of 48% and up to 85%.
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This program is not available to international applicants.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Upon successful completion of this Higher Education Certificate, you may continue to study in the RSU Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Communications and Media and receive credit for the 4 subjects completed.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.
Applicant background |
2019 intake |
2019 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
RSU PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.
|
RSU profile of based offers in 2019 |
RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. | Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)
More Information
For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2020 Spring | Rainstar | Orientation: 27 July 2020 Applications Close
|
Course structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge required to upskill professionally | ||||||
| 2 | Demonstrate lifelong learning | ||||||
| 3 | Apply knowledge in new or existing disciplines or professional areas | ||||||
| 4 | Demonstrate an appropriate depth of integrated knowledge of the specialisation area. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, Undergraduate Certificate in Critical Reading and Writing Skills, a candidate must successfully complete at least 24 credit points as outlined below:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENG131 | American Film and Fiction | 6 | Spring |
| HCAC104 | Text and Context | 6 | Spring |
| HCAC100 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 6 | Spring |
| HBCM111 | Global Media and Culture | 6 | Spring |
Why choose this course
There are many benefits to completing the Undergraduate Certificate in Critical Reading and Writing Skills in Spring session 2020 as part of the American Government short course subsidy.
Not only will you receive a formally recognised qualification at a heavily discounted rate, you will also be able to complete your subjects online giving you more flexibility and freedom in your studies.
After successful completion of this Undergraduate Certificate, you also have the option to continue studying and enrol in a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Journalism or Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing) degree in 2021. You will receive credit for the four subjects you complete – making a full-length RSU degree both shorter and less expensive; with up to 85% of the first-session fee being covered by the government recovery package. Whether you’re considering tertiary education, or perhaps deferred your offer for 2020, it’s the perfect opportunity to commence your studies now and secure your career for the future.
- Global Communications
- Digital Publishing
- Media Strategy and Planning
- Public Relations
- Copywriter
- Market Research
- Event Coordinator
- Publicity Officer
- Tourism Officer
- Print/Television/Radio/Photo/Online Journalist
- Government
- Editor
- Feature Writer
- Reporter
- Researcher
- Advertising
- Social Media Manager
- Media Management Advisor
- Communication Specialist
- Corporate Communications
- Content Development
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