Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts (BA), English: Literature

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Literature offers students a robust grounding in British, American, and world literature traditions. Students study works ranging from Shakespeare's plays to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novels as they strengthen their skills of deep reading, analysis, research, and communication.

Program Details

• Total Credit Hours: 120
• Program Type: BA
• I-20 Approved: Yes
• I-17 Approved: No
• Program Director: Bob Hanley
• Class Format: Seated (Main Campus)
• Program Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
• Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January

Admission Requirements

• Previous Degree Required: No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.
• Transcript Required: Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
• Additional Admission Requirements: Two essays (prompts) or official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores are required during the application process.
• Application Deadline: Anderson University has a rolling admission process (students are notified when they are accepted whenever that is during the year) but students are encouraged to apply by the following dates: December 1st for the best scholarship consideration and no later than July 1st to begin in the fall semester.

Career Outcomes

English graduates are proficient and creative thinkers. Their abilities—including advanced literacy, written and oral communication, persuasive argumentation, research acumen, and audience awareness—are assets in any profession.

Career Options

• Writing, Editing, Journalism, and Technical Writing
• Nonprofits, Public Outreach, Missions
• Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Strategic Communications
• Education, TESOL, Librarian, Professional Training
• Entertainment, Script Writer, Production Assistant
• Attorney, Law Clerk, Lobbyist, Public Policy Researcher
• Real Estate Agent, Account Executive, Sales Trainer

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