Overview

This Literature program at University of Memphis is designed to familiarize students with many areas of English, American, and European literature.

Key Facts

In addition to the English Major requirements and electives, Literature majors must choose 12 hours of Literature courses. A full list of courses can be found here, and the two-year course rotation for literature courses can be found here. Please note that no more than 3 hours of African American Literature courses (ENGL 3325, 3326, 4372, 4373, 4374) may be applied to the Literature concentration.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

British Lit to 1750

Shakespeare

Modern Drama

Contemporary Drama

Science Fiction and Fantasy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Memphis, 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.

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General requirements

No Credential Evaluations are required for undergraduate and graduate students admission for the following year
Freshman admission is competitive and based upon a comprehensive review of the student’s academic record. The primary factors include the high school/secondary grade point average and demonstrated English proficiency.

All students, both freshmen and transfer, must apply online for admission as an undergraduate student

Pay the non-refundable undergraduate application fee of $50

Applicants should upload a copy of their unofficial international transcript or marks sheet (high school/secondary or college/university) using our secure document upload system.

All international transfer applicants must have their international documents evaluated by a US credentialing agency that holds membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)

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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

18744 USD / year

≈ 18744 USD / year
Out-of-State

14040 USD / year

≈ 14040 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9336 USD / year

≈ 9336 USD / year

Living costs

Memphis

United States

955 - 1582 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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