Program Overview
The Writing at University of California San Diego is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: San Diego, 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
- LTTH 250 - Writing and Theory (4)
- LTTH 255 - Modern Art Movements and Aesthetics (4)
- LTWR 220 - Topics in Writing (4)
- LTWR 298 - Special Projects: Writing Course (1-12)
- VIS 210 - Narrative (4)
- VIS 211 - Fact and Fiction (4)
- VIS 212 - History and Memory (4)
- VIS 213 - Public Space (4)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- ACT Plus Writing OR
- SAT Reasoning Test with critical reading, math and writing; scores must be from same sitting
- Recommended for engineering, biological or physical sciences majors:
Math Level 2 and a SAT Subject Test closely related to your major.
- Only your highest scores from a single sitting will be considered.
- When you report your ACT or SAT scores to one campus they will be shared with every UC campus to which you\'ve applied.
- Official test scores must be reported no later than January for students applying for the fall term.
- If you complete Advanced Placement courses, we recommend that you complete the related AP examination to demonstrate subject mastery.
- Similarly, International Baccalaureate scores can be used to showcase academic mastery.
- To receive unit credit toward the baccalaureate degree, you must submit an official copy of your AP or IB scores directly from the testing agency. This can be done in the summer following high school graduation.
- Entrance exams taken after high school graduation are not considered.
- If your native language is not English and your secondary/high school education was in a country where English is not the language of instruction, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination (academic modules) and have the scores reported to the UC San Diego Office of Admissions.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About University of California, San Diego
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months