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Bachelor of Arts in English with Concentration in General Kent State University Kent State University, USA

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USD 22316

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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71

TOEFL

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58%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts degree in English prepares students to be insightful readers and innovative writers. Students are introduced to literary traditions and critical methods through core courses and encouraged to pursue personal interests in the selection of a concentration and elective courses. English classes challenge students to develop reading, research and writing skills that will equip them for a wide range of careers.

The English major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The General concentration allows students to combine elective choices in creative writing, professional writing, rhetoric, historical literature, genre studies and literary theory based on personal interest.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in literary studies or professional writing.
  • Know research tools and methods appropriate for the academic study of literature, rhetoric or writing.
  • Understand and apply a variety of critical theories to the study of literature, rhetoric or writing.
  • Produce academic, creative or professional writing with attention to appropriate genre conventions, format and citation guidelines, stylistic expectations and grammatical rules.
  • Complete a long written project with the application of appropriate critical, creative or professional approaches; mastery of research methods and resources; and awareness of audience, rhetorical context and discourse functions.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 15 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

May 2025, Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, May 2024, Aug 2024, Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    71 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    48 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    58% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    22316

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 70

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    12676 Per year

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