This certificate will teach narrative journalistic writing techniques, reporting and research skills, and in-depth storytelling strategies to students interested in pursuing opportunities in literary journalism. The primary target is undergraduate writers (of any discipline, but drawing heavily from Journalism and English) seeking to enhance their nonfiction writing skills to include more advanced journalistic techniques. This certificate will also be available to non-matriculating students who might be aspiring or mid-career writers, journalists, authors, writing instructors and/or researchers who are interested in contributing to magazine-style or literary journalism outlets or pursuing book-length nonfiction projects.

International students can study the Literary Journalism at University of Cincinnati on the West Campus campus in Cincinnati, United States of America. This Certificate degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 1 year and is offered at the West Campus campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2027.
About Certificate in Literary Journalism
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Literary Journalism at University of Cincinnati
Entry Requirements
Students enrolled in Jordanian national curriculum are asked to report their current subjects on the “Current or Most Recent Year Courses” section of the Common App. Advise your school counselor, headmaster, director, etc. to upload the following documents to the Common App:
- Transcripts with final Preparatory school results for year 10, coursework and scores for year 11, and as much as is available for year 12 by the application deadline
- If you have completed secondary school, official copy of the General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi), accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Literary Journalism
This certificate will provide undergraduate students in Journalism, English and other disciplines with a competitive advantage through the critical study and practice of in-depth narrative writing, reporting and research methods. While this certificate has potential to steer students toward careers in journalism (especially magazine-style reporting) or nonfiction writing, it also serves to enrich students' intellectual experience as an end in itself, providing valuable skills in professional research, writing and critical thinking. As journalistic platforms change to meet the needs of new audiences and ever-changing methods of delivery, in-depth reporting and storytelling is more relevant, more important and more necessary than ever. This certificate will prepare aspiring journalists and nonfiction writers for opportunities in writing and publishing longform journalism, while also enhancing their personal and intellectual development through their literary journalism/nonfiction writing pursuits.
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Literary Journalism at University of Cincinnati
How to Apply for Certificate in Literary Journalism at University of Cincinnati
- Complete Common Application
- Pay $100 non-refundable fee
- Submit official School transcripts
- Submit official test scores
- Submit letter of recommendation (optional)

United States of America, Cincinnati