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Johns Hopkins University, Advanced Academic Programs
Master of Arts in Writing
- Online USA
MA
Full time, Part time
3 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Johns Hopkins' Advanced Academic Programs nine-course online or on-campus MA in Writing program reflects the school's international reputation for academic rigor and creative innovation. This workshop-centered, 3-year program offers a concentration in fiction or nonfiction and includes summer residency options abroad. Some graduates use the advanced writing skills they develop in journalism, teaching or corporate writing jobs. Others go on to write nonfiction, short stories, novels, and other works.
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University of San Francisco - College of Arts & Sciences
Master of Fine Arts in Writing
- San Francisco, USA
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Master of Fine Arts in Writing program offers graduate students an intimate, personalized learning experience while taking advantage of San Francisco’s vibrant, eclectic literary scene. Founded in 1986, the program is designed to instruct writers in creative techniques, nurture their individual development and vision, and help them thrive in the larger community of writers.
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Spalding University
Masters of Fine Arts – MFA in Writing
- Louisville, USA
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
MFA program creates space for creative writers to thrive. Over four semesters plus a graduation residency, students write prolifically in their own area of concentration, explore across genres, examine the interrelatedness of the arts, gain editorial experience on a literary journal, learn about the writing business, and complete a creative thesis — all while becoming part of a lasting community.
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For many students, completing a bachelor’s degree is only a stepping stone to loftier goals. Obtaining a master’s degree can open the door for more career opportunities by qualifying students as experts in their field of choice.
What is a Master in Nonfiction Writing? It is a program designed to give students a deeper understanding of the craft of writing by offering courses that cover a variety of nonfiction writing styles, such as technical, standard copy, or even creative stories based on real experiences. Students can learn to develop a distinctive writing voice and to adapt it to different styles of nonfiction writing.
Students who obtain a degree in nonfiction writing may gain several crucial skills that can help further their careers. Creative thinking and organizational skills are essential for any writer, allowing for unique expression and prose that flows smoothly. Students may also cultivate great time-management skills.
Because many schools offer classes both in person and online, there is no single cost for a master’s degree. Each university has its own tuition fees, so it is best to research schools thoroughly to ensure they are able to meet the goals of the students.
Students who have a solid grasp of the mechanics of nonfiction writing have a nearly endless variety of jobs available to them. Some choose to be self-employed, while others prefer to be copywriters for a company. Many may pursue careers as technical writers. Some enter the advertising field, using their skills to help with marketing, and others become travel or business writers, working for companies and creating brochures and work-related documents.
Many universities find that offering online classes as well as on-campus options gives students the flexibility they need to balance school with their personal lives. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.