University of Tampa

What you'll study

Coursework and topics include a range of genres and professional skills. Examples of topics and areas of study listed by the programme are:

• Fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction
• Digital writing and technical writing
• Professional editing, publication editing and publication design
• Visual rhetoric and design
• Specialised interests such as detective fiction, horror and science fiction

Students also have outlets for publishing and editing work through campus publications and may earn academic credit or serve as interns while working on these projects.

Entry requirements

The provided programme text does not state specific admissions criteria. Prospective applicants should consult the University of Tampa admissions pages for current entry requirements and application procedures.

Career prospects

Graduates pursue a range of pathways: alumni have been accepted to law and graduate programmes, including MFAs and other advanced study, and have taken roles across industries. Recent employers and placements named by the department include Macmillan Publishers, The Tampa Bay Times, Raymond James, WTSP-TV, the Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Hillsborough and Alachua County Schools, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, JET Program placements and work with university and local presses.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme notes experiential-learning options, internships and student organisations that can support professional development. For specific scholarships, departmental awards, or financial-aid options, consult the university's financial-aid office and the English and Writing department for opportunities tied to publications, honours societies, or internship placements.