Overview

We offer a bachelor degree in Literature at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Many employers value the literature student’s preparation in reading and interpreting language perceptively, writing clearly, researching, and critical thinking.

Because literary texts focus, from ever more diverse points of view, on the lives of our fellow humans, specialists in literature are well-equipped to read and interpret human life and all that it encompasses.

Careers

Work in literary studies helps to prepare you to succeed in a wide variety of fields like:

Academics (including graduate school)

Teaching in public and private schools

Advertising

Government service

Journalism

Programme Structure

Courses include:

First Year Seminar

Writing and Research About Culture

Quantitative Reasoning

Applied College Algebra

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lafayette, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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100

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for admission (submitted through online application system);

Non-refundable application fee (payable through online application system);

Chronological Record of Education detailing educational history and/or work history, if applicable;

Official or certified true copies of all secondary academic records, transcripts, notes, and/or mark sheets from foreign institutions and U.S. schools, if applicable;

Official ACT or SAT score report (sent directly from testing agency);

Official proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic scores sent directly from testing agency);

Confidential Financial Guarantee and supporting bank statement verifying financial support for one year.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25210 USD / year

≈ 25210 USD / year
Out-of-State

25200 USD / year

≈ 25200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11472 USD / year

≈ 11472 USD / year

Living costs

Lafayette

United States

925 - 1320 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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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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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lafayette

Funding

Scholarships Information

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