Becoming an editor
Want to compare training courses? The Australian Council of Societies of Editors has produced the Australian standards for editing practice. This document describes the knowledge and skills expected of experienced editors. See how well the learning objectives of your potential course measure up.
Local editing and proofreading courses
Our Society runs courses in copy editing and proofreading from time to time: see the News page.
University courses
While we do not endorse other courses, some universities offer post-graduate courses. The list below includes only courses which do not require attendance at an interstate campus.
- University of Southern Queensland offers Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters programs in Editing and Publishing. All can be studied online, with no attendance requirement.
- Macquarie University offers Certificate, Diploma and Master of Arts programs in editing and publishing, but the diploma is available on campus only.
Australian Publishers' Association courses
The APA runs a range of courses relevant to editors (mainly in Melbourne and Sydney). For more information, including how to book, visit the Australian Publishers Association web site.