Study BA in English at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences

What will I learn?

English is an exciting discipline that challenges you to explore both literature and writing. We offer two options for English majors-writing and communication or literature and criticism. With either major, you'll learn how to: read and think critically, write to move audiences, engage with literature-and the world-thoughtfully and analytically The skills you'll develop are essential in today's competitive job market and can lead to rewarding careers in communications, editing, grants writing, journalism, public relations, social media, technical writing, web publishing, teaching middle or high school English, writing for general and specialized audiences, and many other fields. You'll also be prepared for graduate study across many disciplines, such as creative and professional writing, education, law, and library/information science. Our award-winning faculty members specialize in a wide and diverse range of fields such as creative nonfiction, rhetoric and composition, world and British literature, and many more.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$34,936.00 per year
Start date

January 2027

Venue

Dartmouth

285 Old Westport Road,

Dartmouth,

Massachusetts,

02747, Northeast, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$34,936.00 per year
Start date

September 2027

Venue

Dartmouth

285 Old Westport Road,

Dartmouth,

Massachusetts,

02747, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Submit secondary and/or post-secondary sealed official transcripts translated into English by a certified professional. Transcripts with at least three years' grades must be uploaded by school counselors. Minimum GPA requirement: 2.5. SAT/ACT score, letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor: highly recommended for our most competitive programs, such as nursing, biology, engineering, and psychology, a personal essay (up to 650 words) that demonstrates qualities of leadership, community service, work experiences and/or other significant interests; this can be completed as part of your Common Application.

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

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