Overview

The Literature graduates at American University Washington DC garner excellent writing and communication skills. They know how to learn, to analyze and comprehend other viewpoints, and to argue for ideas. Literature majors have a range of employment and internship opportunities. Ninety percent of our majors hold internships. In terms of careers, they work in publishing, public radio, law, education, advocacy, and politics.

Employers in all sectors are increasingly saying that they need employees who can write well and communicate. Lit majors find themselves well prepared for the competitive job market. They also take advantage of a wide array of study abroad opportunities.

Key Features

In the Literary Studies track, students come to understand why literature matters: how it defines culture, the human, and the values, and how it facilitates empathy.

The Cinema Studies track allows students to study literature alongside cinema and to discern the ways that cinema as a language and art shapes our society.

In the new Transcultural Studies track, students focus on various cultural texts (such as literature, theater, film, television, and social media) in a global and multicultural context.

Lastly, the Creative Writing track gives students the opportunity to hone their craft and improve their poetry or prose in close-knit workshops.

In each of the tracks, students work with dedicated, award-winning faculty who pay close attention to the needs of each individual.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studies in African American Literature

Queer Literatures and Histories

African Literature

Literature, Film and Globalization

Literatures of the Global South

Latina/o/x Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application, including essay and CV/Resume.

Application fee of U.S. $75.

Academic records for grades 9-12 with official transcripts and certified English translations (if applicable), for each secondary institution attended.

One academic letter of recommendation from a teacher is required; one letter from the school counselor/principal/headmaster is also strongly recommended.

Demonstrated English proficiency.

Interruption of Studies Statement if you have already graduated from secondary school at the time of application.

Tuition Fees

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57952 USD / year

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57952 USD / year

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57952 USD / year

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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