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 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

All materials must be postmarked by: Dec. 1

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

Literature Media Studies & Mass Media View 1130 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

IELTS

6.5

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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.
Certificate of Finances (COF): Please provide a complete and true COF using this form. We encourage you to first reference these COF form instructions.
Personal Essay: Please submit a personal essay that explains why you want to attend Guilford College.
Visa Clearance Form: Complete and submit the Visa Clearance Form.
TOEFL or IELTS Score Report

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

40400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20200 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

40400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20200 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

40400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20200 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Greensboro

1001 - 1540 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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