Course Overview

Professional writers work in almost every field of industry and public life, including high-technology industries, business, government, research and nonprofit organizations. The work that PWR graduates go on to do might involve technical writing and documentation, editing, graphic and document design, training, research, information management, promotional writing, grant writing or other forms of proposal- and report-writing. After completing the PWR program, you can begin your writing career with important advantages: an academic degree or certificate in the field, improved and focused skills, an understanding of professional expectations for writers, and a portfolio of relevant writing samples.

View the course modules for this degree on the university website BA English – Professional Writing and Rhetoric course page english.sfsu.edu

Details
Course
BA English – Professional Writing and Rhetoric
Study Level
Undergraduate
Routes
  • 3 years: 1 year International Year One + 2 years degree study
  • Pathway IY1 Liberal and Creative Arts
Study type
Degree
Study mode
Full Time
Tuition fee
Start Dates
  • January
  • June
  • August
Campus
San Francisco State University, California
Entry Requirements
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