Overview

With a degree in English from Shenandoah University, you’ll have a solid foundation for an exciting future.

Anyone who has ever loved a book of any kind — or a play or poem or song or movie or TV show or comic book — knows about the power of language. Since the first prehistoric campfire entertainment, stories and songs and poems have taught us, enlightened us and held us in thrall.

The study of English, which encompasses the study of great books as well as all aspects of cultural communications, is the study of this most ancient and enduring aspect of our humanity.

The English program integrates critical and creative writing, and includes an emphasis on professional and creative writing, preparing you for a variety of writing careers in the academic community or the corporate world.

The small classes and low faculty-student ratio mean you’ll receive individualized attention from experienced and caring professors. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to meet and work with visiting writers, and to develop the knowledge and skills you’ll need for a rewarding career in communications.

Career Possibilities

Shenandoah’s undergraduate degree program in English will prepare you for a variety of exciting careers in communications, including advertising executive, business consultant, editor, English teacher/professor, journalist, online writer, public relations practitioner, speaker/consultant or strategic planner, and more.

In addition to developing your writing and public speaking skills, our program will teach you how to think critically and apply a variety of communications strategies and problem solving skills throughout your life.

Programme Structure

You’ll learn how to:

become an effective writer able to address a variety of audiences

develop your powers of analytic, critical, and creative thinking

understand texts and the varied ways that communications make meaning

understand the role of textual culture in human life

critique cultural mores and values

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Rolling admissions, deadlines are for priority consideration

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winchester, 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

105

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

Have your former high school send an official transcript directly to Shenandoah University’s Office of Admissions. If an institution is unable to send original documents, you must have an appropriate school official certify that the copy is an official copy with a stamp and signature.
All transcripts from non-U.S. institutions must also be submitted for an academic credential evaluation to obtain equivalency information regarding courses, credits, grades and degrees earned. For first-year applicants, a general or document-by-document report is sufficient, and must include GPA.
All applicants must demonstrate English proficiency.
Please complete the Supplemental Application for International Students and provide financial documentation in order to start the process of obtaining an I-20.

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

36330 USD / year

≈ 36330 USD / year
Out-of-State

36330 USD / year

≈ 36330 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36330 USD / year

≈ 36330 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career Possibilities

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

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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