Overview

Key facts

The BA in English at Sam Houston State University offers small class sizes, personal attention from faculty, opportunities to interact with nationally recognized writers, and opportunities to publish and to present papers at conferences and enter writing contests.

Learning outcomes

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English have a wide variety of minors from which to choose. English majors often minor in Creative Writing, Technical and Professional Writing, or American Studies, though many options are available to fit individual interests and career goals.

Courses offered cover such topics as American literature, British literature, world and multicultural literature, folklore, drama, literature and film, rhetoric, linguistics, composition, professional and technical writing, and creative writing.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Basic Writing

Composition
Wrld Lit I: Before 17 Century
World Lit II: 17th C & After
Technical Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00 , International

More details

SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huntsville, 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

Submit the ApplyTexas.org Application (International) and pay the nonrefundable application fee of $75 in U.S. currency via MasterCard, American Express, VISA, Discover Card, money order or check drawn on a U.S. bank.
Send official high school transcripts or college/university transcripts if applicable.
If transcripts are from a school outside of the U.S. the document must be translated and evaluated by a NACES accredited service or SDR Educational Consultants
International college transcript evaluations must include a course by course evaluation from an accredited evaluation company

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

23520 USD / year

≈ 23520 USD / year
Out-of-State

23520 USD / year

≈ 23520 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11370 USD / year

≈ 11370 USD / year

Living costs

Huntsville

United States

964 - 1786 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key facts

Learning outcomes

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

Huntsville

Funding

Scholarships Information

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