Overview

Advertising. Corporate communication. Screenwriting. Social media. From the bookstore to the boardroom, writers build audiences, cultivate connections, and bring characters to life. SCAD writing students navigate the full range of storytelling in a program that covers pitching for film and television, podcasting, digital journalism, adaptation, fiction and creative nonfiction, multiplatform reporting, and more. As a student, you'll have opportunities to script immersive reality experiences, student-produced sitcoms and short films, and award-winning advertisements.

Careers in Writing course at Savannah College of Art and Design

Become an editor. Become a blogger. Become a communications director. Professional opportunities abound for writers in the world of media and more. SCAD writing graduates lead communication and content strategy at Bank of America, Facebook, and Gulfstream, write ad campaigns for top brands at Wunderman, and contribute to Refinery29, Buzzfeed, Eater, Gravy, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, the New Yorker, Teen Vogue, Wired, The Atlantic, and the Verge.Launch your career as a professional:

Discovery Communications
Georgia Public Broadcasting
Marvel Comics
Web/interactive writer
Journalist
Technical writer
Social media specialist
Marketing coordinator
Magazine staff writer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Art
Art Criticism
Writing for Digital Communication
Analysis of Creative Nonfiction
Mastery of Style, Voice, and Subject
Persuasive Writing
History of Rhetoric

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-03-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00

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More details

SCAD accepts applications year-round for all quarters, so there are no firm deadlines to apply.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Creative Writing View 403 other Masters in Creative Writing in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
Portfolio
Recommendations
Resume
Statement of purpose
Evidence of English proficiency
Interview (if applicable)
GRE Scores (if applicable)

Tuition Fee

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International

42120 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42120 USD per year during 24 months.
National

42120 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42120 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

42120 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42120 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Savannah

993 - 1846 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Writing.

Available Scholarships

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