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Bachelor of Writing, Rhetoric, and Information Design

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Writing degree with professional and technical writing or writing studies tracks.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate subject knowledge in Writing
Rhetoric
and Information Design. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

Creative Producer
Design Assistant
Content Specialist

Curriculum

A 36-hour major in writing
Rhetoric and information design with two tracks: Professional and Technical Writing
or Writing Studies. Students add six hours of foreign
Sign or programming language
May complete a writing-centre practicum
Internship or directed study
and finish 120 hours with a minor.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with at least 3 academic years of transcripts (English translation)
Diploma or leaving certificate/GED
SAT/ACT if applicable
Passport
Bank statement for 2 semesters
Transfer applicants submit college transcripts.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with at least 3 academic years of transcripts (English translation), Diploma or leaving certificate/GED, SAT/ACT if applicable, Passport, Bank statement for 2 semesters, Transfer applicants submit college transcripts.

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Secondary School Transcripts
School Completion Certificate
English Proficiency Evidence
Financial Support Statement
Bank Statement.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,000 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$35,500 USD

Program details

Campus	Conway Campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Department	School of Communication
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.