Overview

With the State University of New York Plattsburgh English Literature major, you will understand, appreciate, and interpret a historical range of literatures and cultures. Our majors become natural problem solvers, effective communicators, and lucid writers. The skills you learn will help you develop your voice as a writer and a critic.

Our diversity is our strength. The breadth of our course offerings — Shakespeare, African American Novel, Children’s Literature, Utopias, Ancient Myth and Modern Mythmaking, Literature and Social Unrest, Literature and Science, Chaucer, Jane Austen, James Baldwin, to name a few — help you begin to understand the vast and diverse tradition that is English literary history. Our small classes and world-class teachers are here to help you become your best self every step of the way. A competitive internship program provides hands-on practical knowledge of a variety of fields and skills.

Key facts

Some of our students opt for an advanced degree — law, library science and even business. The versatility of the English major with its concentration on precise thinking and effective writing provides desirable skills for a broad range of jobs.

Our students have become writers, editors, social workers, managers, librarians, technical classroom technicians, web coordinators, podcasters, teachers, lawyers, business leaders and more. It turns out that English literature is a practical major, after all!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Pleasures of the Text: Interpreting Literature
Literary Study II: Trends and Movements
Shakespeare
The Bible
Ancient Myth and Modern Mythmaking
Multiethnic American Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plattsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

We are looking for a solid, college-preparatory background. In New York state high schools, that means Regents or Common Core coursework.

Successful applicants have an academic average of “B” or better. Students with good courses, but “C+” grades may be considered as “borderline”.

All first-year applicants should submit a recommendation from a school counselor and/or teacher.

Essays are an applicant’s opportunity to communicate to admissions in their own voice.

Applicants are encouraged to submit supplemental information regarding leadership experience, activities, community service, employment, etc., as well as any additional details regarding extenuating circumstances that might have affected academic performance.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16980 USD / year

≈ 16980 USD / year
Out-of-State

16980 USD / year

≈ 16980 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Plattsburgh

United States

924 - 2014 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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