Overview

Students in this major participate in internships and experiential learning programs. They often apply course knowledge to work with clients on real-world projects.

In the Technical and Scientific Communication major at Virginia Tech, you will create user guides, online documentation, scientific reports, how-to videos, persuasive proposals, and other workplace documents. In addition to your professional and technical writing classes, you will complete courses in literature, digital media, and critical frameworks.

Working individually and in teams, you will combine writing skills with technological solutions to solve problems, help users from diverse backgrounds, and address pressing technical and social challenges.

Career Options

Technical editor/writer
Web development and writing
Management, scientific, and technical consulting
Software publisher
Scientific research
Newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publisher
Content strategist
Editor
Social media coordinator
Communications manager
News reporter
Digital copywriter

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Document Design

Technical Editing and Style

Creating User Documentation

Intercultural Issues in Professional Writing

Developing Online Content

Science Writing

Grant Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-24 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Blacksburg, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Information Technology (IT) View 1454 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in United States

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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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be a first-year applicant to Virginia Tech, you must complete 18 units of high school coursework, including: 4 units of English, 3 units of math (includes algebra I, and algebra II), 2 units of laboratory science (chosen from biology, chemistry or physics), 2 units of social science (one must be history), 3 additional academic units (foreign language is highly recommended), 4 elective units

Must submit a Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) for review or copies of your transcript(s)

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English Language Requirements

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

35408 USD / year

≈ 35408 USD / year
Out-of-State

35408 USD / year

≈ 35408 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13548 USD / year

≈ 13548 USD / year

Living costs

Blacksburg

United States

1166 - 1906 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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Career Options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Blacksburg

Funding

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