Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English

USA

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What will I learn?

An English degree provides a depth of knowledge in the written and spoken word that gives those passionate about language the ability to dynamically share information and stories across a wide range of career fields.

We offer small lecture and discussion courses and an award-winning faculty. You can take a diverse workload from the great books, history of film, teaching English as a second language, women’s literature, fantasy fiction and an array of creative writing courses.

Career paths

English majors are competitive for any major that requires clear and critical thinking and well-developed speaking and writing skills. Our graduates enjoy successful careers in a variety of fields: Secondary Education; Higher Education; Law; Library Science; Counseling; Social Work; Editing; Publishing; Technical Writing; Professional Writing; Teaching English as a Second Language; Peace Corps; Public Relations; Government Service.

Highlights: Courses to expect for this major include English Grammar, Studies in Linguistics, Language in America and Advanced Fiction Writing; The OSU Writing Center offers you the opportunity to help develop your writing skills; Many study abroad opportunities including the Doel Reed Center for the Arts in Taos, NM, and the Cambridge Summer Seminar; Courses available in literature, creative writing, film and linguistics.

Majors

  • Creative Writing
  • Pre-Law
  • Professional Writing
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Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
$29,440.00 (24,83,969) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

College of Arts and Sciences

213 Life Sciences East,

Oklahoma State University,

STILLWATER,

Oklahoma,

74078, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

High School GPA 3.0+ (based on a 4.0 scale) and English-language proficiency exam scores (one of the following): iBT TOEFL Internet-Based Score 61+; IELTS Academic Score 5.5+; PTE Academic Score 46+; iTEP Academic Score 3.5+, Duolingo English Test Score 95+.

Note: OSU will only accept the Duolingo English Test (DET) results from students beginning Fall 2024.

Application deadline: For applicants currently living in the U.S. - Fall: July 1, Spring: December 1 and Summer: May 1; For applicants not living in the U.S. - Fall: June 1, Spring: November 1 and Summer: March 1.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University (OSU) is a top public university offering over 300 undergraduate majors and options.

  • Research leader in health and engineering
  • Over 35,000 students across five academic colleges
  • 18:1 student to faculty ratio
  • Ranked 82nd on the Forbes list of top public universities