Overview

English majors at Washington and Lee University learn methodologies and vocabularies for literary study; contemplate forms and purposes of literary art in a variety of periods and cultures; and investigate intersections between English and many other disciplines.

Key facts:

The department fosters a culture of curiosity and intellectual endeavor, as well as respect for a variety of cultures and intellectual approaches, through advising, internships and service-learning, study abroad, and extracurricular programming. Students who pursue optional creative writing courses balance critical study with creative endeavor, learning the history and forms of literary art as apprentice practitioners.
Of the members of the Class of 2017, 100 percent were employed six months after graduation. Our majors, who frequently pair English with another major, go on to graduate school, prestigious fellowships, and careers in law, teaching, publishing, marketing and communications, finance, government and much more. Having a strong alumni network means our alumni frequently step in to provide personal guidance and connect current students with potential employers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Writing: Fiction

Creative Writing: Nonfiction

Environmental Poetry Workshop

Literature of the American South

American Literature: African American Literature and Visual Culture
World Literature in English: Contemporary Middle Eastern Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

105

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington, 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

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

105

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Common Application or QuestBridge Application
A signed Early Decision Agreement - this is included in the Common Application for ED applicants
An official copy of your high school transcript
Official score reports from the SAT or ACT
Two Teacher recommendations
One recommendation letter from your guidance or college counselor
The Common Application Secondary School Report form, completed by your guidance or college counselor

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

70100 USD / year

≈ 70100 USD / year
Out-of-State

70100 USD / year

≈ 70100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

70100 USD / year

≈ 70100 USD / year

Funding

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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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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