Overview

Students graduating with the English - British and American Literature programme at California State University East Bay will be able to:

analyze and interpret literary genres represented by a range of texts;

write in clear and cogent prose;

demonstrate knowledge of key English language texts, including multicultural works;

use critical theory to examine literary texts;

conduct research relevant to the discipline of English studies and analyze connections among literary works and social issues.

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Script Writer

Teacher / Professor

Writer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing About Literature

Intermediate Workshop in Creative Nonfiction

Linguistic History of the English Language

Ethnic American Autobiography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hayward, United States

Disciplines

Literature American and Australasian studies British Studies View 1015 other Bachelors in Literature in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants that have academic records from outside of the U.S. will be required to submit an unofficial English language translation, if the original language transcript is not in English.

Academic records (transcripts and degree certificates, if applicable) must be prepared in the native language and accompanied by complete, literal English translations prepared by the university’s authorized official, such as the Registrar, Rector, or Recorder.

If your studies were in the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum program, please submit your school transcripts for evaluation.

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

18649 USD / year

≈ 18649 USD / year
Out-of-State

18649 USD / year

≈ 18649 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7993 USD / year

≈ 7993 USD / year

Living costs

Hayward

United States

1370 - 2510 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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