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  4. BA in English Literature

BA in English Literature

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English consists of a minimum of 39 credits as distributed below. The major offers two tracks: (1) Communication and Technology and (2) Literature. These tracks share a common core of two courses and the same elective and diversity requirements. Students completing a certificate in English Secondary Education should follow the Literature Track. Creative Writing and Journalism students may choose either track.

Program Key Stats

$27334 (Annual cost)



57 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
32
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6.5
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Additional Information & Requirements

A completed UMBC Undergraduate Admissions Application, An official or attested copy of your current high school transcript/academic record including an English translation, Official results of completion of state/national secondary school examinations, Test scores: ACT, SAT, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (Internet Based) 80, A photocopy of your passport, A letter of support, A bank statement.

Career Options

  • Author
  • Technical Writer
  • Reporter/Journalist
  • Grant Writer/Research Analyst
  • Lobbyist/Lawyer/Legal Assistant
  • Editor/Publisher
  • Speech Writer
  • Freelance Magazine Article Writer
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Teacher/Professor

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