Overview

Throughout the English BA from the Adelphi University you will sharpen your writing and English skills through literary analysis and academic study of important English literature.

Why Major in English at Adelphi?

Receive personal attention in small, seminar-style classes and individualize your education through meaningful extracurricular enrichment.
Learn from leading scholars and authors who are nationally recognized for their writing and research.
Develop the intellectual tools to launch the career of your choice, whether you’re interested in writing—fiction, nonfiction, poetry or playwriting—or any other pursuit.

What Can You Do with a Degree in English?

English majors enjoy successful careers as teachers, lawyers, publishers, editors, librarians, engineers, doctors, writers, ad executives, administrators, social media managers, academics, journalists and web producers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medieval Literature

Renaissance Literature

Eighteenth-Century Literature

Eighteenth-Century Novel

English Romantics

The Victorians

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Garden 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

IELTS

6.5

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed undergraduate application for admission.

A nonrefundable application fee of $40.

A personal statement or essay.

Official high school transcripts.

One or more letters of recommendation.

An admissions interview can be scheduled with Admissions upon request.

Résumé strongly recommended for all students.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

47270 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47270 USD per year during 48 months.
National

47270 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47270 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

47270 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47270 USD per year during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for English.

Available Scholarships

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