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What can you do with a Writing Studies degree?
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What kind of jobs can I get with a Writing Studies degree?
- Writer
- Technical writer
- Editor
- Web designer
- Grant Writer
- UX Researcher, UX Writer, UX Designer
- Communications Specialist
- Social Media Specialist
- Content strategist, content specialist
- Paralegal
- Also, a good major for those looking to law school or becoming a teacher
If you are looking for internships or job applications, watch out for Career Fairs and check out HandShake for opportunities.
Alumni Spotlight
Year: 2021
Current Occupation: UX/UI Designer at Amazon
About me: I’m a proud husky having graduated from UWT in the year 21’ with my BA in Technical Communication. I’m passionate about creating accessible designs for everyone, and can now leverage my user-centered skills creating content at Amazon!
Advice: “You’d be amazed at the connections you can make here at UWT. Develop relationships with your professors and speak to them about career opportunities.”
Capstone: www.capstone.com/project/ahkaliblackburn
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/akhaliblackburn
Graduation Programs
The University of Washington’s Tacoma campus currently doesn’t have graduation programs for Writing Studies, but the Seattle campus has several options such as:
MA/PhD in English Language and Literature
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA)
Master of Arts for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MATESOL)
Click here for more information.
