Overview

Literature majors at Simmons University learn to read with discernment and write with clarity and force. Such abilities enrich students’ personal lives while providing them with practical skills that serve them well in their professional lives. Literature majors discover their own voices, learn to collaborate and revise, develop skills of critical analysis and creative expression, and gain confidence in themselves as independent thinkers.

Careers

Graduates from our Bachelor of Art in Literature program are able to read carefully, analyze complex and sophisticated material, and communicate clearly in written and verbal form, skills that will always be in demand.

Literature majors go on to careers in law, publishing, advertising, business, government service, technology, public service, media, journalism, writing and teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literature
Film and Media
Two courses that emphasize Geographical and Cultural Contexts
Two courses that emphasize Historical Contexts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, 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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application
Two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher and one from a counselor/advisor)
Official high school transcript (sent directly from a school official and translated into English, if applicable)
TOEFL/IELTS, TOEFL essentials, Duolingo English Test or SAT/ACT scores (TOEFL/IELTS or TOEFL essentials scores are required if English is not your first language)
Interview (recommended, but not required)
Duolingo English Test (recommended, but not required)

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

46900 USD / year

≈ 46900 USD / year
Out-of-State

46900 USD / year

≈ 46900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

46900 USD / year

≈ 46900 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 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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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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