Overview

Writing from University of Alabama Huntsville prepares students for careers in writing-related fields such as technical writing, publishing, social media consulting, and public relations or graduate studies in rhetoric and composition, communication, creative writing, education, or law.

Features

By combining courses from the English and Communication Arts departments, the Writing major gives students a comprehensive education in writing and rhetorical theory along with the techniques necessary to craft effective documents in multiple genres.

Every student also chooses one of six concentrations: technical and professional writing, creative writing, media writing, rhetoric and composition, public relations, or a customized concentration created by the student in consultation with their advisor.

The major also includes a capstone portfolio that allows students to revise documents that they can show to potential employers or graduate programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rhetorical communication

Rhetorical criticism

Literary criticism & theory

Classical rhet theory

Contemporary rhetorical theory

Academic writing

Capstone in writing (capstone)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Huntsville, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed undergraduate international application form.

Non-refundable application fee of $60 USD.

Official copies of secondary school and college or university transcripts including English translations forwarded to The University of Alabama in Huntsville directly from the institution(s) attended or the approved accrediting agency. Personal copies are not accepted. English credits earned at international institutions will be evaluated by the Department of English at UAH after an admission decision is made.

Certificate of Foreign Credit Evaluation for all high school or college coursework done outside of the U.S. must be performed by an approved service.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26152 USD / year

≈ 26152 USD / year
Out-of-State

26152 USD / year

≈ 26152 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11022 USD / year

≈ 11022 USD / year

Living costs

Huntsville

United States

834 - 1331 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

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Huntsville

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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