Overview

In addition to coursework in diverse literatures, the English Department at Tulane University offers classes in such areas as film, television, graphic novels, hip hop, standup comedy, new media, environmental studies, queer studies, cultural studies, gender studies, critical race studies, postcolonialism, digital humanities, archival research, philosophy, creative writing, and theory.

Key features

Our majors receive extensive training in writing, speaking, and critical thinking throughout the curriculum and become adept at close reading, argumentation, complex and inventive thinking, interpretation, analysis, and research.The courses we offer also invite students to approach their world with a sense of empathy, civic engagement, inclusion, and justice, both through reading literature and through service-learning experiences that allow students to collaborate with local community members, such as those in schools and prisons.The course of study for the Major provides our students with experience in textual analysis, substantial instruction in writing, an understanding of literary history, and the freedom to tailor coursework according to individual interests.As an English major, you can aim for breadth of study, taking courses in a variety of fields, or you can aim for depth of study, taking a number of courses within a particular field. Students may also opt for a Creative Writing Concentration by taking at least 4 creative writing courses among their electives.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Investigations

British Literature

American Literature

Expository Writing

Short Story

Drama

Creative Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Orleans, 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application (including list of activities and personal statement)
High School Transcript
Secondary School Report/Guidance Counselor Recommendation*

SAT or ACT Scores
Portfolio or audition materials (optional)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

67592 USD / year

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Out-of-State

67592 USD / year

≈ 67592 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

67592 USD / year

≈ 67592 USD / year

Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

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Overview

Key features

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

New Orleans

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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