Overview

As an English major at Framingham State University, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of yourself and the world through the study of literature and writing in its many forms.

They have the most diverse course selection of any comparably sized college in New England. The department boasts a wide array of courses in British, American, European, and nonwestern literature, as well as an exciting range of specialized writing courses. You can take a course in Postcolonial, Contemporary Latinx, or African American Literature.

Other courses they offer include The Graphic Novel, Young Adult Literature, Irish Literature, Victorian Hauntings, Modern Drama, Contemporary African American Poetry, LGBTQ Literature, Caribbean Literature, Shakespeare’s World, and Global Film.

They also offer an exciting array of writing courses—from Writing Fiction and Writing Poetry to Grant Writing, News Writing, Writing for Online and Social Media, and so many more!

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate advanced communication skills, including the ability to write lucid prose for specific rhetorical situations

Understand the reciprocal relationships among literary texts and specific aspects of their historical times, places, and cultures.

Demonstrate advanced skills for reading different kinds of discourse

Understand scholarly approaches to literature, including a variety of critical theories and methodologies

Demonstrate an aesthetic understanding of language and literature

Demonstrate advanced ability to conduct academic research, from locating and evaluating print and electronic sources to integrating research materials into substantial critical essays

Career Opportunities

English majors will be prepared to pursue career opportunities across a wide range of exciting fields, including:

Publishing

Prepares and manages the distribution of books, newspapers, periodicals, or websites.

Teaching

Sharing knowledge, providing educational guidance, and ensuring students understand topics.

Technical Writing

Prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, and journal articles to communicate complex information.

Journalism

Research and write news articles and stories about real events using a fair and unbiased perspective

Marketing

Plan, execute, and monitor a successful marketing campaign.

Library Science

Custodians of printed materials, records, photographs, and audiovisual materials.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Study

Shakespeare

British Literature: Old English to 1680

English Renaissance Literature

Studies in Shakespeare

Studies in British Literature through 1680

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Framingham, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Undergraduate Admission.

Application Fee – $50.

Official High School and/or College/University Transcripts or National Exam Scores.

Official Course-by-Course Evaluation of High School and College/University Transcript(s).

If education was in a language other than English, tests of English proficiency may be required.

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

7050 USD / year

≈ 7050 USD / year
Out-of-State

7050 USD / year

≈ 7050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

970 USD / year

≈ 970 USD / year

Living costs

Framingham

United States

1322 - 2737 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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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Career Opportunities

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

Framingham

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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