Overview

What to expect from studying this English program: In fact, practically every job you can imagine depends on communication. That's why our program is so diverse. You can choose to learn the science behind the English language, study the greatest authors of all time, hone your creative writing skills, or prepare to write in a professional setting. You'll also have the opportunity to write for a student publication, complete a capstone project, work as an intern, or research for a thesis in the English honors program.

Key Facts

The University of Alabama at Birmingham student publications focus on poetry, work by women writers, professional writing, literary arts, and more.
New trends debunk the idea that a liberal arts degree is a career dead end. Forbes recently reported that tech hubs across the U.S. are "discovering that liberal arts thinking makes them stronger."

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Forms of Literature

World Literature: Before 1660

British and Irish Literature: Before 1800

American Literature: Before 1865

African-American Special Topics
African American Literature, 1746-1954

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
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Priority Consideration deadlines. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your official ACT or SAT scores. Test scores included on an official high school transcript or submitted directly from ACT or College Board are considered official for admission purposes. UAB does not “superscore” ACT or SAT results; your highest composite score will be considered.
Submit your PreACT or PSAT score in lieu of an ACT or SAT if you were unable to take the ACT or SAT. Score reports may be uploaded in the application portal.
a completed application;
a nonrefundable $40 application fee;
official proof of English proficiency (unless English is your first language);
official transcripts*. All documents must be sent in English.

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

30630 USD / year

≈ 30630 USD / year
Out-of-State

28140 USD / year

≈ 28140 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United States

1019 - 1648 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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Scholarships Information

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Key Facts

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

Birmingham

Funding

Scholarships Information

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