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Master of Arts in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication

Study Group - James Madison University

USA,Virginia

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 24,386/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, Virginia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1908

Total Students: 21,496 +

Int. Students: 214 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

800 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication

Program Overview

The specific goals of the masters degree are to help students:

Define what effective communication means in writing, rhetoric and technical communication environments.
Enhance their understanding of how and why communication works.
Learn how to identify and eliminate barriers to effective communication.
Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their communication management.
Develop research skills.

To achieve these goals, the programs combine work in theory, writing, text design, and analysis of communication systems and contexts to help students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to begin careers in writing, rhetoric and technical communication. The programs emphasize scholarly, humanistic and social scientific perspectives on the function and application of writing, rhetoric and technical communication.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 24,386 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Study Group - James Madison University

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Undergraduate

International Year
$3,000 to $8,000
Provider Study Group

Direct Admission

$5,000 (3.0 GPA)
Provider JMU

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.