Overview

About this Degree

The School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication at James Madison University is a community of exceptional faculty, dedicated staff, talented students and energetic alumni in one of the only stand-alone programs in the U.S. dedicated to writing across a variety of modes and genres.

WRTC offers an expansive curriculum and a wide variety of opportunities for hands-on learning. Students learn the kinds of research, analytical and technical skills that allow them to become successful professional communicators as well as competitive candidates for a wide variety of graduate programs. Our faculty is comprised of practitioners and scholars from fields including rhetoric and writing, scientific and technical communication, creative nonfiction, professional communication, digital media, feminist studies, rhetoric of health and medicine and science studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studies in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication
Theory and Methods in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication
Professional Editing
Language, Law and Ethics
Internship in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication
Capstone in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: Regular Decision - January 15.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies Language Studies Creative Writing View 664 other Bachelors in Creative Writing in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.25

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of the equivalent of a US secondary education
Minimal 2.25 GPA (Grade Point Average) - equivalent to 77-79% or a 'C+' average
Diploma or certification of graduation from High School in your home country
Undergraduate applicants who intend to major in theater, dance, music and studio art must also submit a portfolio and/or arrange an audition.

Tuition Fee

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International

30152 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15076 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

30152 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15076 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

12868 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6434 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Harrisonburg

1050 - 1715 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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