Overview

The English program at California Polytechnic State University provides an inclusive learning environment that promotes the study of language, literatures and rhetoric in diverse contexts.

The courses you will take will help you cultivate critical and creative thinking skills, understand the nature and power of language and develop effective written and oral communication skills.

The students are humanists, deeply concerned about the welfare of others. We foster a respect for difference within our curriculum, our scholarship and our community. Through imaginatively inhabiting the worlds writers create, you will gain empathy, respect and perspective — habits of mind that will benefit you throughout your life. The program is valuable preparation for any career in which critical thinking, nuanced analysis, and clear communication are essential.

Learn by doing

English majors Learn by Doing. You will have opportunities to engage in vigorous debate, present your original analysis, build a website, design a graphic novel, edit a literary magazine, study abroad and much more. The possibilities are endless and completely up to you.

Careers

English majors are in high demand across all major industries including tech, government, publishing, marketing, public relations and more. The department can also prepare you for careers in secondary school teaching in California and around the world. Many of our majors pursue graduate study in English, education, creative writing or law. Major employers include Apple, Cisco, Cuesta College, Insight Global and Oracle.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Studies

Sequence I: Fifth Century to Fifteenth Century

Writing Studies

Classical Literature

Linguistics

Women Writers of the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Luis Obispo, 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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115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Coursework: They look at the college-prep coursework you have taken during high school, including the courses you have in progress or planned during 12th grade

GPA: For the purposes of your application, they'll consider your 9th-11th grade weighted GPA
Extracurricular Activities and Work Experience: Cal Poly takes activities such as work experience, internships, volunteer programs and extracurricular activities into consideration

Make sure you have a copy of your transcripts, current and planned class schedules, household annual income and social security number (if available).

There is a $70 application fee per campus at the time you apply, unless you qualify for an application fee waiver

English proficiency exam results

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27357 USD / year

≈ 27357 USD / year
Out-of-State

27357 USD / year

≈ 27357 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14037 USD / year

≈ 14037 USD / year

Living costs

San Luis Obispo

United States

1100 - 1800 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Learn by doing

Careers

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

San Luis Obispo

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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