Abstract
In 1996, collaboration between staff of the University of Ballarat and the (then) School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat, successfully established a combined writing program from the TAFE and higher education sectors - the Bachelor of Arts/Diploma of Arts (Professional Writing & Editing). This paper explores the design of the program and its development till now. The growth in interest and reputation of the program is reflected in yearly increases in the number of students from Year 12 and elsewhere who seek a place. It also looks at comparisons with other, more traditional, models of cross crediting in writing programs between TAFE institutes and universities. A survey of students also shows clear support and enthusiasm for the combined program. The aim of this paper is not to assert the superiority or otherwise of either system in the delivery of writing programs but to explore the differing roles of TAFE and higher education together in producing the desired outcome: highly skilled and well-regarded graduates in the writing field.
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