Overview

What is English?

The English program of Loyola Marymount University engages you in the most rigorous, demanding and subtle modes of language, and immerses you in literature’s profound expression of human experience.

The LMU English department educates students in the history of literatures in English, encourages them to develop their own voice and style, and provides deep practice in critical reading and writing in preparation for graduate study and a diverse range of professions.

What Do English Majors Do?

LMU English majors intensively engage in reading and writing literature. English majors take courses that challenge them to deepen their understanding of expression and experience.

Our students enroll in classes that take them on the road or into the streets, reading and writing and teaching literature in the Los Angeles community and beyond. Our professors push students to master interpretive and creative skills that both prepare them for professional life and open them to a lifetime of reading and writing that brings wisdom, wonder and fulfillment.

These skills serve English majors well in graduate and professional studies in fields ranging from poetry to the law. The training English majors receive leads to successful careers in business, communications, and writing.

Is This Major Right for You?

If you are considering a major in English, you might ask yourself:

Do I love to read?

Do I aspire to become a talented reader and/or writer?

Do I enjoy nuanced, critical analysis of fiction, drama and poetry?

Do I take pleasure in learning about other eras and cultures?

Do I see excellent writers as invaluable contributors to the world culture, expressing our human experience and giving voice of truth?

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language of Poetry/Drama/Fiction

Writing for Journalism

Studies in Shakespeare

Medieval Los Angeles

Time Experiments in Film and Fiction

The Short Story

Prison Literature

Studies in Ethnic Literatures

19th century Women Writers

Poetry of Witness

Independent Studies

Reading Methods

Contemporary American/British Fiction

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, 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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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Be sure to include the $60 application fee.

To request a fee waiver, please follow the instructions on the application you choose to use.
Submit a letter of recommendation with your application.
This should be sent from an official at the school you attend. A letter from a teacher and a letter from your counselor or principal is recommended. One letter of recommendation is required.
Send your transcripts to Undergraduate Admission.
All first year applicants should include their grades on the application they chose to submit or upload a copy of their transcripts. Enrolling first year applicants must all submit official final high school transcripts before school begins, showing your high school graduation date.
Transfer students must also submit transcripts from each college or university attended.

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

64470 USD / year

≈ 64470 USD / year
Out-of-State

64470 USD / year

≈ 64470 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

64470 USD / year

≈ 64470 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 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

What is English?

What Do English Majors Do?

Is This Major Right for You?

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

Los Angeles

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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