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Certificate in Publishing

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

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Duration1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 42,603 / Year

Next IntakeAugust 23, 2023

Certificate in Publishing

About

Certifiably Creative

The MFA Certificate in Publishing is a course of study within the MFA in creative writing, offering a professional credential in literary publishing. Graduates are prepared to work in publishing, editing, publicity, marketing, grant writing, and book and magazine design and production; they also learn skills beneficial in a variety of adjacent fields–from public relations to arts management. Foregrounding our department's nationally award-winning imprints Lookout Books, Ecotone, and Chautauqua, this track offers in-depth apprenticeships in both book and magazine publishing.

Develop and apply skills in writing structure, copyediting, grammar, mechanics, spelling, formatting, style, and other fundamentals crucial to effective, polished writing

Gain hands-on training in book design and production using desktop publishing technologies

Learn the practical business of running a literary magazine, including editorial, marketing, and sales decisions

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career

Find your career in:

Correct content as well as spelling, grammar and language.

Promote products and services with your writing and editing skills.

Skilled writers and editors can help companies manage their brand identity.

Learn layout and design skills.

Learn to communicate visually.

Fee Information

Application Fee 80

How to Apply

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Certificate in Publishing

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

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