Overview

The English and Comparative Literature program at Oglethorpe University pushes far beyond those boundaries, with an emphasis on world literature and postcolonial narratives. Many majors also explore courses in—or complete our unique Minor in—Creative Writing. Others design Independent Studies courses themselves to pursue their own interests.

Our close-knit department and small, discussion-centered seminar courses also benefit our students, who get to know their classmates and their professors in a supportive yet intellectually challenging environment that encourages success. Student-focused instruction and individual attention to students lead to stronger skills in writing, research, and critical thinking – valuable skills that pay off for a lifetime.

Life After Oglethorpe

Recent alumni are enrolled in graduate programs in English, Creative Writing, education, library sciences, and law, at prestigious institutions such as Columbia University, Emory University, Georgetown University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Literature: Ancient to Modern

Medieval and Renaissance Literature

18th and 19th Century Literature

Modern and Contemporary Literature

Literary and Cultural Studies

Literary Tribalism: How to Read Race, Class, Nation, and Gender

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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Apply anytime and you will receive your admission decision on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application for Admission

Official Transcripts

Proof of Language Proficiency

F-1 Visa Requirements

Passport

Declaration of Finances

Recommendation Letter

Application Fee (There is no application fee if you apply Early Action. After that date, a $50 application fee is required)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

49000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

49000 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

49000 USD / year

≈ 49000 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

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Life After Oglethorpe

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

Atlanta

Funding

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