Master of Professional and Technical Writing at Portland State University

    Master of Professional and Technical Writing at Portland State University

    Master of Professional and Technical Writing at Portland State University

    The Professional and Technical Writing at Portland State University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 26, 2027.

    About Master of Professional and Technical Writing

    Earn your master's in Professional and Technical Writing and jumpstart your career as an expert technical communicator. Our curriculum is purposefully balanced to incorporate both theoretical and practical learning. Both inside and outside of the classroom, our students get involved in the vibrant Portland "Silicon Forest" community via class client projects, internships, and networking events, such as our monthly PSU Technical Communication Meetup, which provides graduate students with the chance to network with local technical writing experts.

    Mix of In-Person, Hybrid, and Online Courses for Maximum Flexibility

    To accommodate both working professionals and full-time students, most of our courses are offered during late-afternoon or evening hours, fully online, or as hybrid courses. Our small classes encourage a personalized experience. 

    We encourage applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including recent college graduates in the humanities, social sciences, and STEM disciplines, those embarking upon new careers, as well as students from outside of the US.

    Professional and Technical Writing Master's Degree: Why

    Disciplines

    College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Professional and Technical Writing at Portland State University

    Entry Requirements

    • Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
    • Certified translation of transcripts
    • Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 60
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Professional and Technical Writing

    Our graduate program advances students in their technical communication careers in a variety of fields, including technology, healthcare, science, government, business, education, marketing, and public relations. Our graduates have written for software companies, engineering firms, publishing companies, and for the City of Portland, and the Bureau of Environmental Services. We also see our graduates find employment as grant writers with nonprofits or as project managers. With technical communicators in constant demand, our graduates are well-positioned to enter, or re-enter the workforce when they graduate.

    Recent graduates work in a variety of roles and fields, including:

    • Technical writer at a Portland software company
    • Research consultant at a national health insurance company
    • Account manager at a creative agency
    • Technical content specialist for an office at PSU

    Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Professional and Technical Writing at Portland State University

    Application Fee 65

    How to Apply for Master of Professional and Technical Writing at Portland State University

    • Complete the graduate application
    • Send the Graduate School’s Admissions office your official academic transcripts
    • Submit evidence of English language proficiency
    • Provide financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
    • Depending on the individual graduate program that you are applying for, additional department requirements may include:
      • Personal essay or statement of purpose
      • Letters of recommendation
      • Standardized test scores, e.g., GRE (not required by all programs)
      • Resume
      • Writing samples
      • Portfolio
    Master of Professional and Technical Writing at Portland State University
    Portland State University
    Portland State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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