Overview

The critical thinking and writing skills an English dramatic-film-arts-emphasis major develops at at Saint Mary's College of California can be applied in a wide range of professions. Some of our graduates head for careers in teaching, writing and the arts. Many head into the law. Some have published books soon after graduating. Others apply their critical and creative skills to careers in high tech.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the English Program, students will be able to...

Engage in informed, active reading, bringing to bear a broad base of literary, historical and cultural knowledge.

Read critically a wide range of literary texts, with an awareness of the theoretical assumptions behind various interpretive strategies, and the ability to choose appropriate methods of inquiry and to formulate clear questions.

Apply a variety of reading strategies, combining critical detachment with the intellectual, imaginative, and emotional engagement necessary for appreciation.

Write clear, well-reasoned prose for a variety of situations (academic, professional, social) for a variety of audiences and support their arguments with appropriate, thoughtfully analyzed evidence.

Converse articulately about texts and interpretations, understanding that interpretation is often a dialogic, collaborative process.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Issues in Literary Study

British Literature

20th-Century Literature

American Literature Before 1800

The Drama

Individual Dramatist

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Moraga, 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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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letter of Recommendation

Transcripts

Request a Letter of Recommendation be sent to Saint Mary's

Request Official English Proficiency Examination Results be sent to Saint Mary's

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

59251 USD / year

≈ 59251 USD / year
Out-of-State

59251 USD / year

≈ 59251 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

59251 USD / year

≈ 59251 USD / year

Living costs

Moraga

United States

1100 - 1600 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

Learning Outcomes

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

Moraga

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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