72 Distance Learning Degrees in Composition Studies 2024
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
The Creative Writing MA (Distance Learning) offers you the chance to study with a range of well-established and award-winning writers in a dynamic writing environment, but without having to relocate or give up current commitments.
- Limerick, Ireland
Full time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
The aim of this distance learning program is to offer flexible access to certification through distance learning for people who lack qualifications in technical communication; the program emphasises that the job of a technical writer entails more than writing: graphics, cultural issues, layout, and design all play a part, and students receive tuition on all of these areas.
- Online United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
The degree starts by developing your understanding of the world we live in through a variety of perspectives, periods and subjects – including creative writing. You’ll then take two specialist creative writing modules, exploring a range of approaches to writing. You will develop your writing skills in several genres including fiction; poetry; life writing; and scriptwriting for film, radio and stage. Through being supported to develop your own pieces of writing, and by engagement with the module materials, you will develop important skills in complex argument and critical commentary.
- Online USA
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
Eastern Oregon University's MFA in Creative Writing provides hands-on writing and editing experience during summer residencies and online courses. In addition to helping you grow as an author or teacher, the program focuses on skills required for editing, copywriting, publishing and marketing roles. Hone your talents by working one-on-one with faculty who take each genre seriously. You can also choose a Young Adult Writing emphasis, learning to craft prose or poems that inspire young readers.
Professional Communication: Business Writing and Storytelling
The Economist - Executive Education
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- Online
Part time
6 weeks
Distance Learning
English
Learn how to craft accurate, engaging, and impactful pieces of writing for the business context. Professional Communication: Business Writing and Storytelling is an online short course from The Economist designed to help business professionals attract and address broad audiences across various written formats. Based on the newspaper’s editorial practice, this six-week course offers a self-reflective journey through the craft and purpose of writing and storytelling, equipping you with the confidence to communicate with partners and employees. An accessible “tools not rules” approach to grammar unlocks practical skills for constructing cohesive sentences and paragraphs and shows how elements such as word choice, punctuation, and structure can maximize impact and clarity. You’ll also explore ways to source information accurately, learn to strengthen arguments with data visualisations and uncover methods for constructive and collaborative editing.
- Boston, USA
Full time, Part time
5 semesters
Distance Learning
English
Romance. Fantasy. Science fiction. Horror. Mystery. Thrillers. Young adult. Which is the right genre for your story? Become a genre fiction author with our online Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing MFA. Our flexible graduate program allows you to work on your writing from anywhere in the world, with online workshops, literature seminars, and publishing courses that fit your schedule. Become a better writer, explore the history of your genre, and learn how to take the first steps toward publishing. Emerson’s MFA in Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing is one of the first online programs of its kind to prepare you to write professional-level stories and novels. We welcome writers creating stories in the genres of fantasy, science fiction, romance, horror, mystery, thrillers, young adult— and any exciting combination thereof. Our program is designed to develop your writing skills and teach you the history of different genres. You will learn the preliminary steps to publishing your work, either through the traditional editor/publisher model or through the popular self-publishing models.
- Hull, United Kingdom
Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
Harness the power of language and develop your distinctive voice as a writer. Transform your passion for reading into the ability to produce prose worthy of public recognition. Whatever your genre of preference, be it literary fiction, nonfiction, or the likes of fantasy, mystery or romance – you will have the opportunity to hone your writing skills and discover the techniques seminal writers have used to significant effect.
- Online USA
Full time, Part time
3 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Johns Hopkins' Advanced Academic Programs nine-course online or on-campus MA in Writing program reflects the school's international reputation for academic rigor and creative innovation. This workshop-centered, 3-year program offers a concentration in fiction or nonfiction and includes summer residency options abroad. Some graduates use the advanced writing skills they develop in journalism, teaching or corporate writing jobs. Others go on to write nonfiction, short stories, novels, and other works.
- Online USA
Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
The Master of Arts in Science Writing is a flexible, part-time program of online classes and face-to-face residencies, infused with the prestige, quality and value of Johns Hopkins University.
- Online United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
This degree offers a stimulating and wide-ranging introduction to English literature and creative writing. You’ll have the opportunity to study and interpret literature from different historical periods and diverse cultural settings – including translations – and to develop your writing skills in several genres including fiction; poetry; life writing; and scriptwriting for film, radio and stage.
- London, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
The Master of Arts in Contemporary Creative Writing at Northeastern University London equips students with the knowledge, craft skills and discipline needed to be a creative writer now. There are more routes to publication available than ever before. However, navigating the twenty-first century literary marketplace requires specialist skills and knowledge alongside artistic prowess.
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Join our community of internationally renowned, award-winning writers at the Manchester Writing School, where collaboration and experimentation are at the heart of what we do.
- Online Canada
- Toronto, Canada
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
The Professional Writing – Communications program will prepare you to work as a versatile communications professional. This graduate certificate program will combine assessing audience needs and delivering thoughtful and relevant content with effective project management techniques as you develop the skills to write and produce copy for a variety of professional settings and styles.
Full time
2 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Complete your Associate in Arts Degree, Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) while exploring your love of creative writing.
Graduate Certificate in Technical Writer (Co-op and Non Co-op Version)
The Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
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- Ottawa, Canada
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The Technical Writer Ontario College Graduate Certificate program provides you with the skills and training needed for a career in technical communication. These skills are so highly prized in the workplace that you can choose to work in either the public or the private sector, and in a freelance, part-time, or full-time capacity. The Technical Writer program will teach you how to create different kinds of online and print documents such as instruction sets, training materials, user manuals, white papers, proposals, online help, instructional videos, and podcasts.