Overview

At the English programme from Roosevelt University you’ll critically engage with writing and online content through a social justice lens.

In your English courses, you'll critically engage with writing—poems, novels, films— through a social justice lens.

English majors become writers, editors, researchers, librarians, lawyers, paralegals, teachers and marketers.

Build close working relationships with your professors and classmates. You’ll meet with faculty for regular advising sessions on career planning and professional development.

Key facts

At Roosevelt, you can meet alumni at our annual jobs panel or get involved with the Oyez Review, our literary magazine. Roosevelt is home to a chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the national English honors society.

You can also work in the Writing Center to gain professional experience. Or venture beyond campus to experiential learning opportunities at The Newberry Library or one of our other many downtown partners.

Careers

After graduation, you’ll be prepared for entry-level roles in writing, publishing, education, marketing and politics.

Alumni hold titles like:

Nonprofit Communications Specialist

Associate Marketing Director

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Analyst

Managing Editor

English Teacher

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Black Panther and Beyond

Words, Images and Ideas About Social Justice

Crime in Victorian Literature

Black Lives in US Literature

Imagining Terror

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: Rolling admission, meaning there are no specific deadlines for most programs. Some specialized programs may have specific deadlines

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application.

SAT/ACT scores optional.

Self-reported academic information from high school.

Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities in the United States.

Foreign Credential Evaluation for course work completed outside the U.S.

English Language Proficiency requirement for all students who completed a degree program outside the United States.

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

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Out-of-State

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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

Key facts

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

Chicago

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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