Overview

Students in Literature, Media, and Writing (formerly English) at Spelman College are taught by innovative faculty whose internationally-recognized expertise in areas such as creative writing, film and media studies, critical race theory, gender and sexuality studies, post- and anti-colonial studies, and critical disability studies drives the conversation—and the discipline—in the spirit of social transformation that is the cornerstone of a Spelman education.

Key facts

A small professor-to-student ratio means that each student’s unique goals and interests are recognized and nurtured. The highly individualized nature of our program underscores our fundamental belief in the power of free-thinking women.

Reading, writing, and engaging with media are not merely amusements or retreats from reality; they are integral to building and maintaining a free and just society. As Audre Lorde reminds us, “poetry is not a luxury. It is a vital necessity of our existence” on which “we predicate our hopes and dreams toward survival and change.” Through a varied and rigorous curriculum that examines English-language cultural expression across space and time, and in all its forms, students learn to think critically about the ideas that have shaped our world. They learn that deep reading and deep writing make us more human.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Sophomore Workshop (This is a two-semester course)

Literary Studies

Critical Studies in English

Shakespeare

Seminal Writers in the African American Tradition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies View 2641 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United States

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application for admission through the Common Application

Two teacher recommendations

Official high school and/or college transcript(s); if not in English, an official translation is needed

Official TOEFL score (non-native English-speaking students only)

Essay

Non-refundable $40 application fee

Copy of completed application for your files

Official SAT or ACT scores

Affidavit of financial support (in U.S. dollars)

Copy of passport with Visa and I-94 card

School leaving certificate

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

29024 USD / year

≈ 29024 USD / year
Out-of-State

29024 USD / year

≈ 29024 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

29024 USD / year

≈ 29024 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

945 - 1751 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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