Overview

This online English degree program will help you prepare for your career in this way, as well as help you develop a deep and flexible understanding of human expression, a lifelong benefit in both practical and cultural terms.You can tailor your studies to your interests and future career goals by choosing one of three concentrations:

Rhetoric and Writing Studies - Enhance your professional value by learning to write effectively in the workplace. Master written communications by applying effective strategies and techniques.

Creative Writing - Develop your own creative writing voice while learning from faculty who are award-winning writers themselves. Gain a deep understanding of the great writers and works of the past.

Topical Studies - Learn how to think critically about literature and culture within a specific topical area that will be determined by you and your adviser.

Benefits of a Degree in English

In this online bachelor's program, you can explore diverse course subjects with many areas of special interest, including composition pedagogy, creative writing, and gender studies, as well as folklore and literature by authors with diverse backgrounds. More specifically, you will:

Acquire both general and specialized knowledge in your field, as well as develop skills in preparation for careers in academia, education and other areas.
Gain professional skills and knowledge in preparation for entering the job market or for applying to graduate programs.
Be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of literary works in English.
Develop skills for the appreciation and critical reading of literary texts.
Learn to analyze, create and defend complex arguments in correct and rhetorically-effective written English.
Learn to demonstrate knowledge of and appreciation for a range of issues related to diversity.

Why Get a Bachelor of Arts in English Online?

The flexibility of online courses makes it possible for you to juggle work, family, life and education. You can work with academic advisers to plan your journey to graduation, whether you are bringing credits with you or just starting. And University of Arkansas support services for online students are ready to help you with technology questions or point you to the college resources you need.

Careers with a Bachelor's Degree in English

Writers, technical writers, authors
Reporters, editors, digital media writers
Marketing and public relations associates
Communications and social media managers
Research analysts and production assistants
Some English majors pursue graduate education to become teachers or professors

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reading Literature
World Literature
Rethinking Literature
Approaches to Critical Thinking About Literature and Culture
Transatlantic Literature
U.S. Latino/Latina Literature and Culture

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Language Studies View 144 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

We only recognize diplomas, certificates and degrees completed at a school recognized by the home country ministry of education.
Complete the online Application for Admission
Submit $70 application fee.
Upload Summary of Educational Experience
Submit Official IELTS or TOEFL Score
Upload unofficial copies of academic records/transcripts/mark sheets into your Applicant Portal as an Academic Record
Upload a Copy of the Name Page of Your Passport Into Your Applicant Portal
Submit Official SAT or ACT Test Scores

Tuition Fee

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International

7680 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 256 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

7680 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 256 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

7680 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 256 USD per credit during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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