Overview

Reading literature is not just an entertaining pastime. It helps you understand yourself and others. By reading, we learn to read individuals, read cultures, and understand how language works to shape both. By writing, we learn to analyze, synthesize, and become powerful critical and creative thinkers.

The English department from Alma College challenges students to be passionate about words and to engage fully with the ways that reading and writing promote critical thinking and a deeper ability to see the world through different perspectives.

Career

Whether the goal is breaking into publishing or developing a career in grant writing, students who want to write and edit for a living have a lot of opportunities. Students interested in careers in public relations or marketing can pair their degree with campus work in those fields and internship experiences.

Students interested in teaching English find the program prepares them well for a career in teaching. The graduates find themselves well-prepared, not just for the English subject test, but for the classroom. Students are exposed to teaching that engages and that recognizes different learning styles. We offer opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of teaching writing through writing minor courses, and we encourage future teachers to develop the visual and digital literacy necessary to teach modern learners.

Programme Structure

Course include:

College Rhetoric

Studies in Literature

Literary Analysis

Elements of Poetry

Studies in Literature and Language

Diversity Studies in Literature

Off-Campus: American Experience Experience: Literary and Cultural Voices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

Alma College offers rolling admission.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Alma, 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

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TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Learn your IELTS Score

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete a free Alma College Application online or through the Common Application
Transfer Students — Official transcripts, in English, of all college coursework must also be sent directly to Alma from the institutions attended
International Student Declaration of Finance Form
All international students on F-1 or J-1 visa are required to provide evidence of sufficient finances to support their U.S. education. Sources of funding may be from parents, guardians, or a sponsor.

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

51254 USD / year

≈ 51254 USD / year
Out-of-State

51254 USD / year

≈ 51254 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51254 USD / year

≈ 51254 USD / year

Living costs

Alma

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Overview

Career

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

Living costs

Alma

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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