Overview

Students explore the works of important writers in multiple genres from many countries and time periods, as well as the ideas, cultural values and debates literature presents, supported by a faculty with diverse interdisciplinary interests.

The skills practiced in our curriculum foster a deeper understanding of the English language, independent thought and critical acumen, all of which prepare students for such varied careers as advertising, creative writing, law, journalism, public relations, publishing and teaching.

Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with the English - Literature and Writing program from University of Redlands will demonstrate the ability to:

Engage in close reading: interpret textual details and ambiguities, employing a vocabulary of literary terms, theories and/or critical methods.
Advance a proposition or thesis, supporting claims with explicit reasoning and textual evidence.
Conduct research: find, evaluate and cite secondary sources, using accurate MLA style conventions

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Reading

Texts and Contexts

History of Literary Criticism and Theory

Senior Seminar in Literature

Film & Literature

Poetry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Creative Writing Literature British Studies View 1306 other Bachelors in Literature in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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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

The Common Application, including the personal essay and University of Redlands member questions

$50 application fee

Official transcripts from all secondary schools attended

One letter of recommendation from guidance/college counselor and/or the Common Application Secondary school report

One letter of recommendation from a teacher who can speak to your academic ability

Tuition Fee

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International

60128 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 60128 USD per year during 48 months.
National

60128 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 60128 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

60128 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 60128 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Redlands

1100 - 1600 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

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Available Scholarships

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