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 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature British Studies View 29 other Bachelors in Literature in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

11100 USD / year

≈ 11100 USD / year
Out-of-State

11100 USD / year

≈ 11100 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11100 USD / year

≈ 11100 USD / year

Additional Details

Regional/Proximity tuition: $21,155

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