Overview

At English from Western Colorado University you’ll be encouraged to participate in stimulating discussions analyzing literature, practicing critical and creative writing and honing your critical-thinking abilities.

Graduates with English from Western Colorado University will:

learn how to formulate arguments that reflect independent and provocative ideas and theories.

be well-prepared for careers in teaching, advertising, publishing, public relations and government.

gain practical insight from professional literary artists through our Contemporary Writer Series

perform original poetry at open mic nights hosted by Wordhorde.

blend literature, theory and creative writing to foster a community where all written expressions and interpretations are valued.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Writing

Environmental Literature

Borderlands: Representing Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality

Women and Literature

Literary Culture of the American West

Critical Approaches to Literature

Ancient World Literature

Fiction

Poetry

Creative Writing

Creative Writing: Non-Fiction

Women Writers

Global Literatures: Studies in: The Underworld

Myth and Culture

Literary Theory and Criticism

British Literature: Medieval and Renaissance Texts

British Literature: Milton through the Romantics

British Literature: The Victorians to the Present Day

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gunnison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.1

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Western’s Online Application or the Common Application.

Submit your official high school and/or college transcripts.

An admissions essay following the prompt “Why Western?” (optional)

A personal statement (optional)

Letter(s) of recommendation (optional)

A resume (optional)

Submit the $30 application fee

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

20928 USD / year

≈ 20928 USD / year
Out-of-State

20928 USD / year

≈ 20928 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10956 USD / year

≈ 10956 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident Tuition (with COF): $7,476

Living costs

Gunnison

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Graduates with English from Western Colorado University will:

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

Additional Details

Living costs

Gunnison

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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