1. University of Maryland Baltimore County
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  3. Bachelors
  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

$12000
$30000
$29000
$75
EA

Jan Intake : 1st NovAug Intake : 1st Jan (RD) , 1st Nov (EA / ED)


57%

Eligibility Criteria

BBC - BBB
3 - 3.7
28 - 34
70 - 80

1150 - 1350
30 - 34
6.5
90
Never Required
No

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.

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