Overview

Students considering the English program of Hope College should consult with the department chairperson or another faculty member in the department before beginning to take English classes for help in deciding about the most appropriate course selections.

Key facts

Students preparing for careers in elementary and secondary school teaching should see the section below and consult the Department of Education website for detailed interpretation of major requirements for teacher certification.

The English major with a literature emphasis is designed for students interested in secondary teaching, graduate school in literature or careers in such fields as editing and publishing, government service, librarianship, business, law and ministry, as well as students who just love books and want to improve their skills in reading and interpretation.

The study of creative writing enables students to view writing as a process of seeing and re-seeing the world. It helps them learn to value and express their own stories, to reflect on their lives and to believe they have something of use to put into words. The English major with a creative writing emphasis is designed for students interested in graduate school in creative writing or careers in such fields as editing and publishing, government service, librarianship, business, law and ministry, as well as for students who simply enjoy writing creatively and want to develop their skills further.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Studies

Western World Literature

Ancient Global Literature

Creative Writing

Modern English Grammar

History of the English Language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

More details

Complete your application by this date. After November 1, the university processes applications and mails decisions on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, 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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

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98 accuracy using real exam data
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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Hope College Application

Secondary school transcript (submitted by your guidance counselor)

Official transcripts from any post-secondary school attended

Verification of Financial Support

Evidence of proficiency in English

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

43450 USD / year

≈ 43450 USD / year
Out-of-State

43450 USD / year

≈ 43450 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

43450 USD / year

≈ 43450 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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