Overview

By engaging literary texts appropriate to one of the country’s most diverse campuses, this Literature major teaches both specialized knowledge and the skills to deepen and broaden knowledge of literature that is new or unfamiliar.

Careers in Literature

University of Texas at Dallas graduates with a degree in literature enjoy careers in

journalism,

advertising or public relations,

publishing,

editing,

grant writing,

translating,

teaching

or working for a nonprofit business organization.

Others continue to graduate school or law school. Students may also be certified to teach high school or middle school through the UT Dallas Teacher Development Center.

The University of Texas at Dallas’s Career Center is an important resource for students pursuing postgraduate employment. Licensed counselors are available to provide strategies for mastering job interviews, writing professional cover letters and resumes and connecting with campus recruiters, among other services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Single Author
Western Literary Tradition
Literary Theory and Aesthetic Philosophy
Writing Literary Studies
African-American and African Diaspora Literatures
World Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richardson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

English proficiency is required for all international student applicants from non-native English-speaking countries.
If your documents are issued in a language other than English, you must submit a certified English translation of your academic documents.
Submit an official record or transcript (mark sheet) that shows all your secondary school work and grades (or marks) starting with ninth grade and continuing through at least the end of 11th grade.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

40164 USD / year

≈ 40164 USD / year
Out-of-State

40164 USD / year

≈ 40164 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14664 USD / year

≈ 14664 USD / year

Additional Details

Variable tuition rates. Supplemental Designated Tuition Fees + $50 per credit

Living costs

Richardson

United States

1207 - 2237 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Careers in Literature

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Richardson

Funding

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