DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Honors) in English in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
|
Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,580
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
An English degree offers wide-ranging versatility, providing the adaptability to pursue various career options and respond to evolving employment needs. Students majoring in English engage with subjects including literary studies, cinema, language science, English teaching methodologies, and ESL instruction, alongside creative, technical, and business writing. The program features three specialization paths: Literary Studies, Secondary Education Certification in English Language Arts, or Writing Studies. Alumni establish thriving professional paths in teaching, editorial work, advertising content creation, leadership roles, corporate communications, book production, documentation development, and other fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
High School Diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted. Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C plus average on all transcripts and/or exam scores.The ACT or SAT is required for international freshmen applicants from U.S. high schools.
Official TOEFL or IELTS score report
TOEFL: Either an Internet-based or paper-based test. Required minimum scores:
71 on an Internet-based test
527 on a paper-based test
IELTS: Minimum required overall band score of 6.0
Official TOEFL or IELTS score report
TOEFL: Either an Internet-based or paper-based test. Required minimum scores:
71 on an Internet-based test
527 on a paper-based test
IELTS: Minimum required overall band score of 6.0
Tuition
USD
19,580