Overview

Unlike the Professional Writing and technical writers who formerly dealt primarily with the written word in print documents, today's writers are thought of more as communications specialists with required expertise in a much wider range of skills and media.

Where once it was sufficient to write clear and effective prose, it is now necessary to create and execute complex information strategies involving both visual and verbal elements and media ranging from print to on-line to multi- and social media.

Program Goal

The goal of the M.A. in Professional Writing offered by Carnegie Mellon University is to prepare students for careers as writers, communications specialists, and information designers working in this new era.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional and Technical Writing

Style

Rhetorical Grammar

Communication Design Fundamentals

Document Design

Organizational Communication

Professional Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-08 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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Credits

39 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Design Creative Writing View 411 other Masters in Design in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Interest

Resume or Curriculum Vita

Letters of Recommendation

Transcripts

Writing Samples

GRE: All applicants must take the basic GRE test within five years of the date of application.

TOEFL: If you were educated in any country other than the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Australia, or New Zealand, you must submit current TOEFL iBT scores.

Tuition Fee

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International

49327 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 73991 USD for the full programme during 18 months.
National

49327 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 73991 USD for the full programme during 18 months.
In-State

49327 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 73991 USD for the full programme during 18 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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