Overview

The English BA programme from the Liberty University offers a unique experience demonstrating what it means to have a Christian academic community helping you reach your goals and achieve excellence.

As one of the largest Christian colleges in the nation, we have the resources you need to make the most of your bachelor’s degree. With programmes like our Washington Fellowship, you can intern with organizations like Fox News, Bloomingdale’s, or the White House; gain teaching experience in city schools; and even work with members of Congress. For students who excel academically, we provide additional support and community through our Honors and Eagle Scholars programmes so you can develop your leadership skills and make the most of your academic achievement.

This English bachelor’s degree provides training in literary studies, preparing you with the analysis, synthesis, and writing skills you need to understand, integrate, and communicate information to any audience. In our undergraduate English programme, you will take classes that focus on different aspects of literature, such as an author, genre, or literary period. With options ranging from Victorian literature to Christian fantasy and African American literature, you can choose the classes that excite you the most.

Additionally, our bachelor’s in English degree is designed to teach you the skills you need for success, whether you intend to pursue a career in law, with a publishing company, or earn your master’s degree in English. Our faculty members take diverse approaches to literature, exposing you to different viewpoints and methods of interpretation. When you choose to earn your B.A. in English from Liberty University, you are choosing a degree that gives you a thorough understanding of literature from a biblical perspective, teaching you how to approach difficult topics and questions with discernment while communicating the truth in love.

Career opportunities:

Editing and journalism
Legal studies
Marketing
Professional writing
Publishing
Secondary and higher education

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ancient Literary History
English Novel
Creative Writing
Literary Criticism

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

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International students: we recommend that you apply at least three months before the semester in which you plan to attend begins.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Creative Writing View 2643 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.1

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission decisions are competitive and are based primarily on the following factors:

Cumulative (unweighted) GPA from high school or college

GED scores (if applicable)

Consistency and trends of grades

Results from the SAT, ACT, or CLT

Essay submission

50% of admitted students come from within the following mid-ranges:

High School GPA: 3.15-3.83

SAT (ERW* and math only): 1020-1220

ACT composite: 20-27

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

24650 USD / year

≈ 24650 USD / year
Out-of-State

24650 USD / year

≈ 24650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24650 USD / year

≈ 24650 USD / year

Living costs

Lynchburg

United States

942 - 1540 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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