Overview

The English discipline from Fisk University strengthens and supports academic excellence while facilitating student’s scholarly development through other key areas of the university.

English faculty are responsible for the Women and Gender Studies, the English Honors Society, Mentorship in the UNCF Mays Mellon Undergraduate Program for interested Ph.D. students, the University Writing Center, The Fisk Forum, and the English Club.

Key Features

The program in English has three main goals. For the student who chooses to major in English, the Department seeks to offer the knowledge and skills necessary for pursuing graduate studies, and for careers in teaching and in the many other professions that depend on writing and literary ability.

For both majors and non-majors, the Department seeks to provide opportunities for the intellectual and imaginative development afforded by the study of language and literature. The department also seeks to preserve and promote the study of the literary heritage of African Americans.

Students who complete the program in English will be able to:

Identify major writers in the history of English and American literature;

Recognize the African American literary tradition;

Understand the skills and strategies for interpreting literature;

Write effectively;

Understand the relationship of literature with other humanities disciplines; and

Demonstrate awareness of the role of literature in society and of the opportunities for graduate studies and careers in literature, writing, and other areas in which a literary and writing background is advantageous.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Composition

Survey of American Literature

Survey of British Literature

Shakespeare

African American Literature to 1919

The Harlem Renaissance to the Present

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nashville, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

An international student applicant must submit the following required items to be considered for admission:

A completed application for admission.

Official ACT or SAT scores.

All official transcripts submitted must be evaluated course-by-course by an outside evaluation agency at the applicant's expense.

Evaluations must be sent directly to Fisk University's Office of Recruitment and Admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

23880 USD / year

≈ 23880 USD / year
Out-of-State

23880 USD / year

≈ 23880 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23880 USD / year

≈ 23880 USD / year

Living costs

Nashville

United States

1183 - 2197 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key Features

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

Nashville

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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