Overview

You’ll specialize in one of four areas of emphasis (Literature, Creative Writing, Journalism or Professional Writing as you take 41 credit hours towards a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Key Facts

Students in the English and Modern Languages major from Concordia University, St. Paul will gain broad-based knowledge of literature from all periods and from around the world. They will learn to write clearly and persuasively, think independently, create original ideas, present alternative viewpoints and solve problems, all of which are skills highly valued by employers.

Students develop these skills by working closely with knowledgeable faculty members who are dedicated to relationship-based education through discussion, debate, course presentations, one-on-one consultations with professors, and supervised writing projects.

Students have many opportunities to apply the skills learned in the classroom to practical hands-on situations, such as writing for The Sword (the student newspaper), tutoring students in the Writing Center, student teaching, or gaining internship experience at local businesses.

Programme Structure

Liberal Arts English majors choose one of four emphases: Creative Writing, Literature, Journalism, or Professional Writing.

Liberal Arts majors may go on to work in journalism, publishing, public relations, copywriting, technical writing, marketing, government, and various other industries.

Many English majors go on to graduate school, law school, and other professional programs.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , Local
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , Local
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Paul, 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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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

Official College Transcripts (for all institutions attended)

Official Credit Evaluation of credits earned/degrees completed at any non-United States institution

Certification of Finances indicating the financial source for the expense of attending Concordia University

Proof of English Proficiency

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

26400 USD / year

≈ 26400 USD / year
Out-of-State

26400 USD / year

≈ 26400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26400 USD / year

≈ 26400 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Paul

United States

1040 - 1755 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

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

Saint Paul

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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