Program Overview
The Professional Writing at Kennesaw State University is a MA programme in Humanities over 72 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Professional Writing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 72 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,873 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,136 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Kennesaw, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Writing programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale;
- A minimum total score of 520 (verbal) and a minimum 4.5 (analytic writing) on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The GRE requirement is waived for applicants who have earned an advanced degree.
- The following items should be submitted to:
- MAPW Graduate Director, English Department,
- Mailbox Drop 2701, Kennesaw State University,
- 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,873 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,136 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,873 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,136 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kennesaw State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, United States
public university located near Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 72 months
