Overview

Guilford’s English and Media Studies majors at Guilford College develop into ethical, expert truth tellers in a world where the written word travels faster than ever before. Here, you’ll discover and create complex meanings with texts that run the gamut of time and space, from Beowulf to 21st-century Arab women writers to film and digital media.

Program Learning Outcomes

Refine your interests and sharpen your ability to present ideas with authority. Get involved with hands-on, student-directed projects like creating brochure copy for a racism awareness conference. Join collaborative studies of diverse voices and historical times that will arm you with a global perspective and profound cultural understanding. Our accessible and supportive faculty members will prepare you for a career in media, education, law, government, business and more. You'll learn to use the power of words to enact change in the world.

English minors at Guilford study the literatures of the English-speaking world, primarily focusing on traditional and non-traditional American and British writers. Courses in literatures in translation are also offered.

Graduates have pursued careers as a magazine editor, speechwriter, U.S. Air Force intelligence analyst, London-based technical writer, photojournalist, video game developer, BBC publicity coordinator, Shakespearean actor, recording studio production manager and Stanford digital information systems developer. Many have attended graduate schools including the University of Texas, Austin, North Carolina State University, Columbia University, University of Colorado, Brooklyn College, Emerson College, University of Essex, England and Harvard.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

British Literature I
Shakespeare
American Literature Survey I
Medieval Literature
Early Modern Literature
American Romanticism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Students who apply Regular Decision will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All materials must be postmarked by: December 1

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

Literature Media Studies & Mass Media View 1015 other Bachelors in Literature in United States

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts: Official transcripts of all academic coursework to date, including certificates of completion, external examination results and/or diplomas, must be mailed to the Office of Admission. If your final year of education is still in progress, submit any and all documentation you have up to this time. Guilford College requires properly certified English translations of transcripts for review. Transcripts must be verified by World Education Services.
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

41200 USD / year

≈ 41200 USD / year
Out-of-State

41200 USD / year

≈ 41200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41200 USD / year

≈ 41200 USD / year

Living costs

Greensboro

United States

1001 - 1540 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

Program Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Greensboro

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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