Program Overview
The Writing at University of San Francisco is a Master 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 20,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 20,100 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: San Francisco, 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
- Developments in the Novel
- The Architecture of Prose
- Evolution of the Short Story
- Contemporary Experiments in Fiction
- The Techniques of Long Fiction
- The Craft of Short Fiction
- Style in Fiction
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Writing Sample: The writing sample, the most heavily weighted component of the application, should comprise no more than 20 pages of writing in the genre in which you are applying (fiction, nonfiction, or poetry).
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- R\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9: Your resume includes work and life experience, outside interests, and any writing, published or unpublished, that you would like the admissions committee to know about.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 20,100 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 20,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 20,100 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of San Francisco 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 University of San Francisco
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, United States
University of San Francisco is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months