Overview

The English - Rhetoric, Writing, and Digital Media Studies program of the Northern Arizona University emphasizes the importance of critical reading, reflection, writing, digital media, and spoken language to cultivate knowledgeable citizens who understand and appreciate their civic, professional, and personal responsibilities in local and global communities. We specialize in preparing students for intercultural and interdisciplinary communication practices in digital and traditional work settings to further global engagement, diversity, and social participation.

Students gain advanced skills in rhetorical theory and persuasive argumentation, social media literacy, multimedia writing, and design, professional and public discourse conventions, and teaching literacy and writing through theory-based application projects.

Employment after graduation

Students completing our program find employment and career advancement opportunities in a variety of areas:

teaching writing/composition at the high school and college level

social media/digital content writing, content production, and marketing

grant and science writing

editing and technical writing

freelance writing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Criticism And Theory

Rhetoric, Writing And Digital Media Studies

Rhetoric And Composition Theory

Topics In Historical And Contemporary Rhetoric

Topics In Narrative Studies And Creative Rhetorics

Topics In Public And Disciplinary Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Language Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 983 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

NAU Graduate Online application is required for all programs.

Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent.

Transcripts

English language proficiency

2 letters of recommendation

Personal statement or essay

Resume or curriculum vitae

Writing Sample

Tuition Fee

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International

30338 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30338 USD per year during 12 months.
National

29338 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29338 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

11846 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11846 USD per year during 12 months.

Online: 14640 USD/Year

Living costs for Flagstaff

1010 - 1500 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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