Overview

The Literature and Criticism course offered at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth offers a bachelor of arts degree and a minor in English with a concentration in literature & criticism. Pursue your interest in literature by choosing literature and criticism as a concentration in the English major or as a minor. You'll learn to:

read and think critically
engage with literature—and the world—thoughtfully and analytically
identify and analyze formal literary genres and schools of literary criticism

communicate effectively through literary analysis, persuasive argument, critical exposition, and presentation

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Topics in Medieval Literature and Culture
Topics in Early Modern Literature
The Enlightenment
Western Literature
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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dartmouth, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit your application. Once you finish your online application, please submit your $60 application fee.
Submit secondary and/or post-secondary sealed official transcripts translated into English by a certified professional. Transcripts with at least three years' grades must be uploaded by school counselors via Common App or emailed
All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency and are required to submit proof of English language proficiency. Official test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency.
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Letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor: highly recommended for our most competitive programs, such as nursing, biology, engineering, and psychology

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

33782 USD / year

≈ 33782 USD / year
Out-of-State

33782 USD / year

≈ 33782 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16233 USD / year

≈ 16233 USD / year

Additional Details

Regional/Proximity tuition: $21,155

Living costs

Dartmouth

United States

1268 - 2626 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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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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