Overview

Good readers make good writers, creative thinkers, and responsible citizens. Students in the English Department participate in incisive, well-researched, and thoughtful study of literature as well as reflective, innovative, and skillful development of critical and creative writing.

The courses are characterized by frequent discussion, prioritize original analysis, and emphasize independent research.

Key Features

The English Literature major at Agnes Scott College exposes students to a variety of ways of reading, understanding, and writing about literature. The courses are characterized by frequent discussion and emphasize original analysis and independent research.

The requirements for the major ensure that each student will have a grounding in literary history, as well as many opportunities to choose courses that reflect and develop their own particular interests. interests. Students majoring in English Literature choose from an array of courses organized into three central domains:

Literary Tradition & Aesthetics (e.g. Shakespeare and the Folktale, Modernism)

Identity & Difference (e.g. Human and Divine in World Literature, Life Writing)

Place & Power (e.g. Postcolonial Literature, Narratives of Empire)

Careers

Thinking critically and creatively, being able to read carefully and write thoughtfully, and having the necessary skills to analyze, communicate, and express ideas effectively will translate to any field.

With a degree in English Literature, you can do almost anything! You may want to start your first podcast or open a bookstore, or you may want to explore a diverse range of professional areas, including editing, production, administration, marketing, content creation, social media management, communications, or public relations.

While some majors enter the workforce just after graduation, others continue their academic work by pursuing graduate degrees in creative writing, literature, the law, or library and information sciences. You may even consider continuing your coursework at Agnes Scott through our Agnes Accelerated 4+1 Program!

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early British Literature

British Literature Since 1700

American Writing 1600-1900

Survey of Amer Literature 1900-PRESENT

Literature of Ireland

Black Women Writers

Narratives of Empire

Ethnic American Literatures

Gothic Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Decatur, 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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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An application for admission, via the Common Application, which includes:

Teacher Evaluation Form (teacher invitation sent via the Common Application)

Secondary School Report and International School Supplement from counselor or school official (invitation sent via the Common Application)

Official High School Transcript in English

Optional: SAT or ACT scores. Test scores are optional, and you may make the choice about whether or not you would like them to be considered. If you choose to do so, you can self-report your test scores by attaching your score report to the Common Application or uploading to your admission portal.

Application fee of US $30- This fee is required of all international applicants and cannot be waived.

Proof of English Proficiency.

Copy of Passport Biographical Page or National ID Card.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

52212 USD / year

≈ 52212 USD / year
Out-of-State

52212 USD / year

≈ 52212 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

52212 USD / year

≈ 52212 USD / year

Living costs

Decatur

United States

1072 - 1986 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

Careers

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

Decatur

Funding

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