English Studies: Professional and Creative Writing

The tuition fee is 31,960 USD per year.

This program offers training in professional and creative writing, preparing students for careers in various communication fields. It emphasizes practical experience through a career-focused curriculum, including publication design and the creation of a three-tiered professional portfolio. Students also benefit from faculty guidance in securing internships.

Focus areas include Journalism, Creative nonfiction, Business communication, Technical writing, Writing for broadcast and social media, Poetry and fiction writing.

Graduates enter careers in public relations, corporate communications and publications, advertising, web-based and social media writing, journalism, and technical writing.

On-campus. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

La Roche University began in 1963 when the Sisters of Divine Providence established an independent liberal arts university in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. Its Catholic heritage remains part of campus life, while students of all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed. The university is residential and offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs.

Academic strengths include education, business, criminal justice, cybersecurity and forensics, psychology, nursing, health and medical sciences, interior architecture and design, and graphic design. Students gain practical experience through the SOLVE Center, where every major includes hands-on work with real organizations and outcomes. Internships, employer partnerships and career preparation are integrated into the student experience. Small classes and personal guidance support students as they prepare for careers and further study.

The campus offers student organizations and NCAA Division III athletics within a community focused on global engagement and cross-cultural learning. International students can use the intensive English as a Second Language program before continuing undergraduate or graduate coursework on campus. The program covers five levels and includes critical reading, analytical writing, oral fluency, listening and notetaking, and grammatical accuracy. Instruction is available in fall, spring and summer, with part-time study subject to visa requirements. A Pathway program may support international students seeking an undergraduate degree.