Overview

The English program at Haverford College is distinguished by its theoretical and global breadth—of subject matter as well as disciplinary and methodological approaches, and every member of this faculty is committed to nurturing in students the ability to respond thoughtfully and critically to any text. Students emerge from the major as discerning readers, powerful writers, and incisive and intensely human thinkers.

The academic rigor that marks our major goes hand-in-hand with a strong sense of community. Student collaboration, close faculty mentorship, as well as a rich array of learning opportunities outside the classroom are additional hallmarks of this vibrant program.

Key Facts

Majors pursue a demanding curriculum that progresses from introductory courses in literature, critical theory, and writing to advanced courses to independent research. This requirements, which include course work across time periods, genres, and geography, and theoretical fields and at a range of levels, reflect that commitment.

The crux of this programming occurs in junior and senior years, when our majors are involved in especially rigorous and rewarding work. Junior Seminar, this two semester-long tutorial course, introduces majors to key texts in British, American and global literatures and a broad range of critical theory. Junior Seminar is followed by Senior Conference. In this year-long course, seniors work closely with faculty to develop and write their theses. They also prepare for and take oral exams covering a range of coursework for the major.

All English majors produce a thesis, a critical essay 25-30 pages long based on independent research and reading. Work on the thesis occurs throughout senior year as Senior Conference, in which students work closely with faculty advisors on the development of their research, conceptual frameworks, and writing strategies.

Seniors also participate in oral comprehensive exams. The exam, which occurs at the close of senior year, requires each student to participate in a dynamic conversation with several faculty members. The exchange focuses on the student’s thesis as well as a selection of works studied over the course of the major. For students as well as faculty, the thesis and oral exam represent the major at its most powerful and inspiring.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Approaches to Literary Analysis
Literature written before 1800
Literature written after 1800
Junior Seminar in English
Senior Conference

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ardmore, 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

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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application and Personal Statement
Haverford Common Application Supplement and Honor Code essay
School Report with most recent transcript (including 1st quarter grades if applying ED)
School Profile and Counselor Report
2 Teacher Evaluations (English, Math, Science, Social Studies or Foreign Language)
$65 Application Fee or fee waiver

Required as soon as first trimester or first semester grades are available: Mid-Year School Report Form with attached Secondary School Transcript
Optional: Standardized Test Results: Either the SAT or ACT Exam.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

73030 USD / year

≈ 73030 USD / year
Out-of-State

73030 USD / year

≈ 73030 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

73030 USD / year

≈ 73030 USD / year

Living costs

Ardmore

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Ardmore

Funding

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