Overview

This 36-credit Professional Writing (Online) program at New England College combines innovative theoretical, creative, and practical foundations to prepare students for challenges in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of professional writing. Students are mentored by highly skilled instructors to apply their knowledge and writing skills to cutting-edge communication challenges. The program enables students to create a comprehensive professional digital-based portfolio of work that reflects individualized interests and career goals.

Key Features

In this program, you will be to

Assess the theoretical principles that underlie rhetorical choices and decisions made in professional writing
Develop and expand writing skills that are demanded in a variety of professional settings
Build an awareness of audience, markets, and current standards of publishing professionalism
Develop practical strategies for purposeful, effective communications that fit specific circumstances and client needs
Write for publication and distribution in real professional contexts
Work within a community of professional writers in an online format
Produce a digital-based professional portfolio

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Editing and Publishing

Public Relations Writing

Writing for Digital and Social Media

Business and Technical Communication

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-29 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

61

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Creative Writing Literature View 91 other Masters in Literature in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

61

Other requirements

General requirements

Personal Essay: 1-4 pages

Writing Sample: 10-15 pages in poetry; 20-25 pages in prose

Two Letters of Recommendation

Official Transcripts

Copy of unexpired passport

Online application

A U.S. equivalent of a four-year bachelor’s degree with a CGPA (cumulative grade point average) of a 2.75 or above is required.

Tuition Fee

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International

20736 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20736 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

20736 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20736 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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