Overview

Building upon the cultural diversity and urban experience that distinguishes Wayne State University, an English major at Wayne State University equips students with the intellectual knowledge and practical tools to thrive in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world, by teaching them to understand the power and influence of literature and other forms of textual and media production, circulation, and interpretation; and by imparting skill and fluency in close reading, critical thinking, rhetorical analysis, and writing in multiple genres.

Careers

Writers and Authors

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Editors

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

Proofreaders and Copy Markers

English Language and Literature Teachers,

Postsecondary

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career

Technical Education

Technical Writers

Library Technicians

Desktop Publishers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rhetoric and Writing

Cultural Studies

Literary Studies

Creative Writing

English Literature to 1700

American Literature to 1865

English Literature after 1700

American Literature after 1865

Survey of African-American Literature

Topics in Women's Studies

Topics in Gender and Sexuality Studies

Topics in Film and Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Detroit, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school or secondary school academic perfomance

Submit an SAT/ACT score, or submit test-optional documents (two letters of recommendation, two essays, and an activities list).

Rigor of high school curriculum

Meeting Wayne State's English proficiency requirements

Any other supporting documentation requested

English translations of documents must bear the seal/stamp of the issuing institution.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32740 USD / year

≈ 32740 USD / year
Out-of-State

32740 USD / year

≈ 32740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15388 USD / year

≈ 15388 USD / year

Living costs

Detroit

United States

1050 - 1770 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Detroit

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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