Overview

The English Writing degree at Aquinas College also hopes to instill in students an appreciation for literature as a means of understanding human experience.

Student Learning Outcomes

Successful majors in the English Departament will complete their education:

with a broad and a detailed knowledge of the British, American, and World literary traditions;
with a facility with language that will enable them to express themselves effectively in persuasive, creative, and analytical modes of writing and speaking;
with an ability in critical and analytical thinking that will transfer to competency in a variety of professional careers;
with an ability to articulate an appreciation of literature as an art form, and its value for promoting personal growth, professional expertise, and social justice

with a commitment to lifelong literary appreciation dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.

Common Career Paths

Creative Writing

Fiction and nonfiction
Poetry, plays, screenplays, and scripts

Commercial writing (e.g. greeting cards, jingles)

Journalism:

Writing/Reporting

Podcast script writing

Editing

Critique

Professional writing

Copywriting and editing

Blogging

Speech writing

Column writing

Social media writing and management

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Studies

Composition

Creative Writing

World Literature

English

Dramatic Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

More details

For fall - rolling admissions after this date

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Grand Rapids, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing American and Australasian studies View 538 other Bachelors in American and Australasian 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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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Aquinas College no-fee application,

Copy of passport ID page,

Official copies of academic records, complete with English translations,

Demonstration of English proficiency, and

Proof of financial support.

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

41192 USD / year

≈ 41192 USD / year
Out-of-State

41192 USD / year

≈ 41192 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41192 USD / year

≈ 41192 USD / year

Living costs

East Grand Rapids

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Overview

Student Learning Outcomes

Common Career Paths

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

East Grand Rapids

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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