Overview

The English program from Montana State University Billings has three primary areas of study -- Literature, Linguistics, and Creative Writing -- and offers two majors: the B.A. in English and the B.A. in English with the Teaching Licensure Option. We also offer the English Minor which provides students in other majors the opporunity to pair their primary area of study with the skills in reading, writing, interpretation, and critical analysis that the English Department develops in undergraduates.

What you'll study

Satisfactory achievement of the student’s professional goals depends, in large part, on careful planning. In order to help students majoring in English to develop programs of studies that best reflect their professional goals, the faculty in the Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages requires students to participate in a strong program of academic advisement.

The close personal and professional relationships of such a program can strengthen both students and faculty. Certain courses in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor Arts with Teaching Licensure programs have prerequisites, and students should check with their advisors for courses in the catalog with required prerequisites.

By the end of the second year of study, Bachelor’s degree candidates should have developed, in consultation with their advisors, a program of studies designed to meet individual goals. In addition, students should supplement requirements in the major with coursework in related academic disciplines. The student’s faculty advisor will help select related courses that best supplement a program of studies.

Career

Some students who major in English continue their professional education beyond the baccalaureate degree. Law school is an example of a professional school which recommends English as an undergraduate major for applicants. Areas of employment open to English graduates with Bachelor of Arts degrees include journalism, public relations, technical writing and editing positions, and other career fields which require the ability to use language effectively. Graduates in Education with majors in English most often enter the teaching profession at the secondary level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

English Grammar
Transatlantic Literature
Shakespeare
Montana Literature
Literary Criticism
Intermediate Fiction Workshop

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: MSU Billings has rolling admission, this means prospective students may apply at any time.

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Pay your application fee: $35 for online applications. $30 for paper applications.
Submit a copy of your passport
Submit your proof of English proficiency
Submit your Transcripts

Student insurance

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

21666 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21666 USD per year during 48 months.
National

21350 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21350 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

6710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6710 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Billings

945 - 1958 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

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