Program Overview
The Writing at Johns Hopkins University is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 2,918 (Tuition (Module)) — In-State students
- Location: Baltimore, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Writing programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fiction Techniques
- Contemporary American Writers
- Experimental Fiction Workshop
- Writing the Novel Workshop
- Novel Form, Style, and Structure
- 20th Century World Literature
- Voice in Modern Fiction
- Combined Workshop in Nonfiction and Science-Medical Writing
- Nonfiction Workshop
- Science-Medical Writing Workshop
- Literary Travel Writing Workshop
- Profile and Biography Workshop
- Writing the Memoir and Personal Essay Workshop
- Writing the Review Workshop (formerly Modern Criticism)
- Viewpoint Journalism Workshop
- Writing the Review Workshop
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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).
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college or university. Programs require a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Meeting the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee admission. The Writing Program Admissions Committee will consider applicants who do not meet GPA requirements by reviewing and assessing professional or personal achievement.
- 2-3 page Statement of Purpose
- Up to two recommendation letters directly relating to the applicant\xc2\x92s experience or promise as a writer\xc2\xa0
- Recent writing samples in the chosen concentration\xc2\xa0
- Submit the application and pay the $75 fee when you have uploaded all necessary materials\xc2\xa0
- Upload unofficial copies of transcripts to the application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,918 (Tuition (Module)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 2,918 (Tuition (Module)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Johns Hopkins 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 Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States
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University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-01
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