Overview

The analytic demands and extensive writing practice of the English Department's small-enrollment courses at Ohio University will sharpen essential intellectual tools. The major is also flexible enough to match your other interests: you can fulfill up to 9 of the required hours in the major with creative writing workshops, courses in rhetoric or visual texts, or apprenticeship or internship experiences. Like all majors in the English Department, the English - Pre-Law major includes the English Core to provide a solid foundation in literary genres and research.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Graduates of English – Pre-Law usually go to law school, both in-state and around the nation. Your opportunities are not, however, limited to that. With strong skills in critical analysis as well as writing and solid training in literary history, English – Pre-Law graduates also have the same variety of potential employment or graduate school tracks that other English program graduates enjoy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Later British Literature
Early British Literature
American Literature
Law
Literary Theory
Creative Writing: Fiction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Civil & Private Law View 2885 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United States

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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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General requirements

Students are selected by the director of studies of the English tutorial program and the Honors Tutorial College on the basis of superior ability and sustained motivation. In most cases, admission to the program requires a 30 composite score on the ACT (1300 combined on the SAT), as well as high school class standing in the top 10%. Supplemental requirements for application include two academic letters of reference and a writing sample that analyzes a literary text. The priority deadline for application is November 15th; admission interviews are held in January.
Application form
$70 international application processing fee
Academic records from every institution you have attended, with a certified or attested translation if the original document is not in English.
Evidence of sufficient funding to support your educational and living expenses for a 9-month period.
Statement of activities

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

24114 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24114 USD per year during 48 months.
National

24114 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24114 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13746 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13746 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Athens

1079 - 1780 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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