Overview

At Sacred Heart University, you’ll develop the skills you need to read analytically; write clearly and effectively; and express a clear, logical argument. You’ll gain a strong foundation in a broad spectrum of literature, and by the time you graduate you will have skills and knowledge, including reading, writing, and critical thinking, that never lose value and are relevant to any field, in any job market, at any time.

As an English major, you will also:

Develop a broad understanding of the social, historical, religious, and political contexts of American, British, and global literature

Analyze and interpret literary and critical texts that raise issues and questions of social justice, values, meaning, race, class, gender, ethnicity, and global and cultural diversity

Benefit from small class sizes in a close-knit community that fosters collaboration and creativity

Gain personalized attention and mentorship from accomplished faculty

Take innovative courses, such as Literature of Illness and Healing, Writing Flash Fiction, and Writing and Identity

Compliment your studies with interdisciplinary courses in disability, health, sports, and media

Have the opportunity to present your work at the annual Sigma Tau Delta national conference

Enrich your education through involvement with the English Club, Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society, and Her Campus (the premier global community for college women writers)

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Literary Research & Writing

British Traditions

American Literary Experiences

Literary Theory

Capstone

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications received thereafter will be considered within our Regular Decision plan.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

Duolingo English Test

110

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

Language Studies View 3020 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

Duolingo English Test

110

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official scholastic records from all secondary schools and college/universities attended

One letter of recommendation

Educational Consultant Agent Release

All students who wish to receive academic credit for coursework taken at a foreign university will have to provide a course-by-course evaluation issued by WES, SpanTran, or by any other accredited organization listed on NACES. In addition to the course-by-course evaluation, an official description of each university course must be provided in English.

For all non-native English speakers, an official score report of an English language proficiency examination or acceptable waiver is required. To request a waiver, submit a transcript showing English coursework taken.

Copy of your passport, specifically the page(s) containing your identification data and signature of bearer

Tuition Fee

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International

50084 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25042 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

50084 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25042 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

50084 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25042 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Fairfield

1736 - 2740 USD /month

Living costs

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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