Overview

Courses in critical theory and the history and structure of the language help students sharpen their analytical faculties, encourage clarity of thought and expression, and stimulate and develop the critical and creative imagination. The English - Literature program of Georgia College develops critical thinkers and effective communicators, people whose skills are applicable in a wide range of careers including education, publishing, writing, information and research, media, politics and public service. Our recent graduates have gone on to study literature in graduate school, both at Georgia College and around the country, and to study law. Look here for more information on what you can do with an English major.

As a literature student, your time in the program will be dedicated to the cultivation of literary appreciation and critical inquiry. English majors in the Literature concentration develop a sense of literary tradition and cultural history while refining their analytical skills reading and writing about both classical and canonical as well as contemporary and cutting edge literature.

Program Learning Outcomes

The degree in literature develops critical thinkers and effective communicators, people whose skills are applicable in a wide range of careers including education, publishing, writing, information and research, media, politics and public service. According to the 2012 census, 23% of English majors have careers in education, training, and library, while 17% go into management, business, sciences, and the arts (Source: ADE&ADFL). The skills you master as an English major could prepare you for a job as a staff culture writer, a professor, a research associate, a nonprofit grant writer, a program officer at a think tank or foundation, or a curriculum designer at an education technology company (Source: MLA Profession). Literature majors develop written/oral communication skills, listening skills, strong reading abilities, critical thinking and creative problem solving abilities, storytelling, research skills, the ability to work independently, the ability to justify ideas and articulate arguments, respect for deadlines, the ability to learn quickly and accurately, and respect for different cultures and world views.

Employers want and need graduates who can write and communicate well, who can analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information, who have organizational, time management, and teamwork skills, who appreciate diverse viewpoints, and who have a global perspective. The courses and programs in the Department of English, which is the cornerstone of a liberal arts education, will help you to master these skills and become a lifelong learner.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

British Literature

American Literature

Studies in International Literature

Medieval English Literature

Chaucer

Renaissance Poetry and Prose

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students have rolling admission. Early action deadline: October 15.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature View 3005 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed and signed International Undergraduate Application

Official transcripts/diplomas in the original language, along with an official English translation, of all high school/secondary school and all college/university course work

Official TOEFL or IELTS score report

Official SAT or ACT score report

Student Essay

Completed and signed Declarations of Finances form

Original and official bank documents

(Optional) International Student Scholarship Application

Tuition Fee

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International

28556 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14278 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

28022 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14011 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

7696 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3848 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Milledgeville

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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