Overview

At English from Rockford University, students will appreciate the ways in which literary study involves the individual in an exploration of ethical questions.

Students at English from Rockford University will:

Develop ideas about literature through careful textual analysis, recognizing that literature has multiple interpretations.

Write essays that demonstrate the ability to think independently.

Be conversant with the evolution of literatures in English, fusing British and American literary texts with those of other cultures.

Understand the cultural specificity of literature and recognize the reciprocal relationship between literature and culture.

Career opportunities

The major in English continues to rank among the premier majors for graduate programs in law, medicine, business administration, international relations, library science, and education. Moreover, the major not only prepares prospective secondary-level teachers, but it also provides the practical and academic foundation to pursue graduate studies in MFA and journalism programs. Professional writers can pursue careers, often as freelancers, in media relations, publicity, marketing, communications, and publishing, to name a few.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literature

Survey I: Beowulf to Chaucer

Survey II: Utopia to Gulliver's Travels

Survey III: Revolution and Nationalism

Survey IV: Victorianism to Modernity

Seminar in Critical Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Rolling admission. However, the suggested deadline for Fall is August 1 and 10 days prior to the start of classes for the Spring term

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rockford, 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

Completed international application for admission

$50 USD application fee

High school and/or college transcripts

Evidence of English language proficiency

Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

39090 USD / year

≈ 39090 USD / year
Out-of-State

39090 USD / year

≈ 39090 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

39090 USD / year

≈ 39090 USD / year

Living costs

Rockford

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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Funding

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Overview

Students at English from Rockford University will:

Career opportunities

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

Rockford

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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