Overview

Study in English involves applied skills in reading, critical thinking, and various kinds of writing—creative, professional, and analytical—in a range of contexts, including print and electronic media. The English program is offered by Washington State University.

Strengths of the program

Experience courses that emphasize small group discussion and provide opportunities to work closely with award-winning faculty.
Enjoy the flexibility of focusing on particular areas of interest or pursuing second majors in other departments.
The English department prepares students for work after graduation through internship opportunities and certificate programs in professional writing, professional science and technology writing, and editing and publishing.
Develop high-level skills in critical thinking, analysis, research, and writing, which are all vital to academic success and effective leadership careers.
A recent study published in the journal Science (October 2013) says that reading literary fiction improves theory of mind (empathy), which is a highly valuable social skill.
The English department operates the state-of-the-art Avery Microcomputer Lab, equipped with Macs for undergraduate writing classes.

Career

Creative and professional writing
Publishing and editing
Advertising and public relations
Web content development
Teaching
Law
Journalism
Communications management
Educational programming
Media planning
Public affairs and information
Research and grant writing

Programme Structure

Tracks:

Literary Studies
Rhetoric and Professional Writing
English Teaching
Creative Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Priority deadline for national students: June 1

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies View 3041 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to Washington State University as a first-year student, a student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level.)
Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences.
WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international first-year student.

Tuition Fee

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International

14221 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14221 USD per year during 48 months.
National

14221 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14221 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

5942 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5942 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Pullman

904 - 1507 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for English.

Available Scholarships

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