Overview

In the English Literature and Criticism program of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth you'll learn how to:

read and think critically

engage with literature—and the world—thoughtfully and analytically

identify and analyze formal literary genres and schools of literary criticism

communicate effectively through literary analysis, persuasive argument, critical exposition, and presentation

Our award-winning faculty members specialize in a wide and diverse range of fields such as creative nonfiction, drama, fiction, poetry, world and British literature, and many more.

Develop your analytical skills as you consider literary texts, language, and the creation of meaning. Hone your ability to critically engage literature through oral, written, and web-produced assignments: These skills translate to many industries and are valued by many employers.

Career Opportunities

Graduates have a solid foundation for pursuing a variety of careers or advanced degrees in fields including:

English as a foreign language teacher

Secondary school teacher

Publishing

Web content manager

Social Work

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Composition

British Literature

African-American Literature

The English Renaissance

Literary Methods

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature British Studies

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit your application

Submit secondary and/or post-secondary sealed official transcripts translated into English

Submit an official SAT or ACT score report

All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency

Send us an essay or personal statement of up to 500 words on a topic of your choice; you can complete this as part of the Common Application

Accepted international students need an I-20 document in order to enter the United States

Tuition Fee

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International

30992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30992 USD per year during 48 months.
National

30992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30992 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

14854 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14854 USD per year during 48 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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