Overview

Key facts:

Through historical, literary, and cultural analysis of sources and artifacts, you develop research skills and learn to evaluate complex cultures and scenarios. You also apply the same analytical approaches to gain critical insights into current world challenges.

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) in Literature, Culture, and Tradition at the University of Pennsylvania recognizes the power of an applied liberal arts education to provide students with strong communication skills, understanding of different cultures and perspectives, and the ability to apply their knowledge to nuanced, complex scenarios with insight, perspective, and empathy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Writing
English Literature
Modern Middle East Studies
Music
Religion and Culture

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Literature View 42 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in United States

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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

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application & Penn-specific Essay

Official High School Transcript

School Report

Counselor Recommendation

Academic Teacher Evaluations (2)

Early Decision Agreement (only if applying for Early Decision)

Mid-Year Report

Final Report

SAT or ACT

English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

63204 USD / year

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Out-of-State

63204 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

63204 USD / year

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