Overview

The English major from Rockhurst University includes four tracks, each with a minimum of 22 credit hours of upper-division coursework. Each track advances students’ skills in writing and analytical/creative thinking, deepens their understandings of the major developments in literature written in English, and strengthens their competence in applying critical methodologies to a wide range of literary and cultural artifacts. The major thus contributes to the education of the whole person.

Our students acquire the skills necessary to succeed in the workforce and, as importantly, to build a fulfilling life. English majors and minors leave the program ready to read anything and explain what it means and why that matters, able to adapt their writing to any new context, and empowered to see the world as a text to analyze, understand, and impact.

Tracks:

English, B.A., Education Track
English, B.A., Film Track
English, B.A., Literature Track
English, B.A., Writing Track

Learning Outcomes

Graduates with an English degree will:

Value the study of literature as the basis for lifelong enjoyment of literary works, a spur to social engagement, a perspective on the diversity of human experience, and a guide for making ethical choices in their lives
Demonstrate an ability to function as close readers and critical thinkers by applying higher-order thinking skills to the analysis, interpretation, and critique of texts
Demonstrate skill in writing by generating and focusing ideas, by maintaining audience awareness, and by exhibiting formal competence
Make relevant connections between texts and contexts such as history, the cultures of science and politics and religion, literary theory, and other art forms
Apply research skills, including integrating sources purposefully and gracefully into their writing

Outcomes

Rockhurst English majors pursue careers in many fields and become leaders in their communities. Our alumni work as:

Journalists
Grant writers
Lawyers
Teachers
Editors
Nonprofit directors
Corporate consultants and analysts
Marketing copywriters
Social media managers
Writers
Public relations directors
Fundraisers
Librarians
Healthcare administrators
Human resources specialists
Educational administrators and program directors

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Major Figures of British Literature
Chaucer and His World
British Literature: 17th and 18th Centuries
Studies in the English Novel
Jane Austen
The Romantic Period

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Rolling admission with priority given to applications received by December 1 (fall).

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, 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

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application for admission
Counselor's written recommendation
ACT or SAT test score
English proficiency: TOEFL - Internet based minimum score of 80
Provide an Official Statement of Finances directly from a bank or financial institution
Official high school academic credentials, translated into English if necessary
International students/scholars will be able to waive the mandatory student health insurance as long as their policy meets the criteria, or they may enroll in Rockhurst's policy

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

44650 USD / year

≈ 44650 USD / year
Out-of-State

44650 USD / year

≈ 44650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44650 USD / year

≈ 44650 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 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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Tracks:

Learning Outcomes

Outcomes

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

Kansas City

Funding

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