Overview

English is the study of life in its diverse written forms and expressions. With the English degree at Widener University, you'll engage with new cultures, ideas, and perspectives daily when you major in English.

Key Features

Small, discussion-based classes form the core of your studies. From The Odyssey to contemporary fiction, you'll hone critical thinking, speaking, and writing skills crafting scholarly essays, oral presentations, video essays, and more. Enhance your degree with a digital humanities concentration or textual scholarship certificate—the only one of its kind in the country for undergraduates.
You'll put creative knowledge to work through independent research projects, participation in on-campus publications, civic engagement opportunities, and professional networking events. And with Philadelphia only a short drive away, you'll have constant access to a world-class literary-arts scene.
When you graduate, you'll hold a marketable skill set, unique creative approaches, and the developed empathy necessary for a meaningful career and personal fulfillment.

Potential Careers

Community outreach and nonprofit work
Copywriting
Publishing
Theatre and the arts
Archiving
Higher education communications
Web production

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Values Seminar

Reading, Thinking and Writing

Literature and Critical Writing

Literature of the Western World

British Literature
American Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

We accept applications on a rolling basis—there are no hard deadlines.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, 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

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete your free online application (If you are attending a secondary school, or if you have taken fewer than 12 credits at a college or university, complete the freshman application. If you have attempted at least 12 credits at a college or university, complete the transfer application.)

Submit your official transcripts from all high school and college/university institutions you have attended. A course-by-course credential evaluation completed by a NACES certified organization will be accepted if the transcript is not in the English language.

Fulfill the English Proficiency requirements.

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

58280 USD / year

≈ 58280 USD / year
Out-of-State

58280 USD / year

≈ 58280 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

58280 USD / year

≈ 58280 USD / year

Living costs

Chester

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for English.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Key Features

Potential 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

Chester

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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