Overview

Exposed to a range of literary genres and modes of cultural expression, English majors graduate with a broader and deeper understanding of the history of ideas and of the ways in which imaginative literature has influenced human behavior and shaped cultural norms.

By exploring the full spectrum of human behaviors and circumstances and by laying the groundwork for the cultivation of emotional intelligence and sympathetic imagination, the study of literature equips graduates to engage the world's intellectual, moral, and emotional complexities with insight and the potential for empathy.

United States Military Academy at West Point English majors refine their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a variety of analytic and creative situations from the textual analysis of poetry and prose to the study of literary history to dramatic performance. The English major with Honors further challenges Cadets to compose a lengthy academic research project in close consultation with a member of the doctoral faculty.

With an English major, a Cadet graduates from West Point with the capacity to analyze textual evidence, to account for cultural context and complexity, to communicate precisely, and to imagine creative solutions to difficult problems.

Enrichment

English majors have a number of enrichment opportunities including participation in activities like the Zengerle Family Lecture in the Arts and Humanities, the Creative Arts Project, and Partnership with Hudson Valley Shakespeare Company. Majors can also publish in the Circle in the Spiral (cadet creative writing publication), attend undergraduate conferences and trip sections to places like New York City (e.g., Libraries, Theaters, etc.). Cadets in this major have the opportunity to apply for a summer Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIAD) program, USMA-run academic enrichment experience.

Honor Societies:

Golden Key - International Honour Society
Phi Kappa Phi - Oldest and Largest Collegiate Honor Society

To learn more about enrichment for this area of study, visit the Department of English and Philosophy or the center associated with this department/area of study.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Literary Methodologies

American Literature

Poetry

Film and Film Theory

Drama

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must meet the following basic eligibility requirements:

At least age 17, but not 23 or older, on July 1 of the year you enter West Point
A U.S. Citizen (See Information for International Cadets for exceptions)
Not married
Not pregnant
Not legally responsible for child support
Your Social Security Number
Your ACT, SAT, PSAT or PLAN (Pre-ACT) scores
Your 9-digit zip code (Find zip+4)
Your high school’s ETS Code
Your high school's address

Your Congressional District

To apply for admission to West Point, contact the U.S. Defense Attaché Office at the American Embassy in your country. This office serves as the link between the student, the host nation and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

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

Free
Out-of-State

Free
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

Free

Additional Details

West Point tuition is free.

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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