Overview

Careers in writing are rapidly changing. Most writing jobs require the authoring of texts and graphics in multiple media, incorporating new technologies.

In this Professional Writing degree at the University of Cincinnati, students develop cross-genre skills in information and instructional design, web content development and design, project management, and user-testing.

Students write and edit articles, promotional material, grant proposals, and reports; create digital and social media; interact with various specializations and research methods; and develop competencies in appropriate software.

Careers

The program prepares graduates for an array of possible professional routes. Most program graduates have accepted nonacademic positions though some have gone on to doctoral work in composition, rhetoric, and technical communication. Job titles for recent graduates include

distance learning coordinator

health communicator

proposal writer

project manager

technical writer

editor

content specialist

instructional designer

digital marketing specialist

The recent graduates have accepted jobs in technical writing, medical writing, advertising, marketing/corporate communications, e-learning development, website design, and content management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Writing

Web Design

Internship

Professional Writing Capstone

Professional Writing Theory

Rhetoric and Texts

Technology and Profesional Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

More details

Deadline for Individuals Seeking Admission and Departmental Financial Aid: January 15

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

graduate admissions application (online)

hold a baccalaureate degree (or higher) from a college or university regarded as standard by a regional or general accrediting agency, and have at least a B average in undergraduate course work

there is a $5 surcharge for international applications.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Out-of-State

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14902 USD / year

≈ 14902 USD / year

Additional Details

Metro Rate: $15,402 per year.

Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 USD / month

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

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Cincinnati

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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