Santa Cruz,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Literature - General Literature in Santa Cruz United States | University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
|
Santa Cruz United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
50,244
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Literature equips us to comprehend and investigate our thoughts, emotions, and worldviews—helping us define who we are and aspire to be, both individually and collectively. It plays a vital role in fostering freedom and its diverse manifestations, evident across numerous disciplines where examining and critically assessing impactful, transformative ideas and communication is essential. These fields span teaching careers at all levels, from elementary education to higher education; emerging tech sectors like game development and data interpretation; public service roles in government, nonprofits, and foundations; as well as publishing, journalism, advertising, and marketing across traditional and digital media platforms.
Educational Journey
Academic and Research Pathways
The Literature B.A. offers specializations in general literature, creative writing, and language-specific literatures, along with an undergraduate minor. Graduate studies include Ph.D. and standalone M.A. programs.
The Creative Writing specialization fosters imaginative and critical engagement with language and culture. Students refine their craft through collaborative workshops, exploring narrative techniques, stylistic decisions, and thematic depth with faculty and fellow writers. This tight-knit program welcomes undergraduates, graduates, and professors alike, with admission by application. All students can contribute to campus media like student-led publications and KZSC radio.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
They require all applicants who attend a school in a country where English is not the native language or whose language of instruction in high school secondary school was not English to adequately demonstrate English competency as a part of the application process In most cases if less than three years of your secondary schooling was with English as the language of instruction you must meet UCSCs English proficiency requirement.
Freshmen may demonstrate competency by submitting scores from one of the following tests Please note that TOEFL IELTS or DET exam scores are preferred but the score from ACT English Language Arts or SAT Writing and Language can also be used to demonstrate English language proficiency.
Earn a grade point average GPA of 3.00 or better 3.40 or better for a non-resident of California in these courses with no grade lower than a C.
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test iBT or iBT Home Edition Minimum score of 80 or better Paper-delivered test Minimum score of 60 or better.
IELTS International English Language Testing System Overall band score of 6.5 or higher includes IELTS Indicator Exam.
SAT March 2016 or later Writing Language Test 31 or higher.
SAT prior to March 2016 Writing Exam 560 or higher.
ACT combined English Writing or English Language Arts portion 24 or higher.
AP English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition 3 4 or 5.
IB Standard Level examination in English Literature or Language and Literature 6 or 7.
IB Higher Level examination in English Literature or Language and Literature 5 6 or 7.
Freshmen may demonstrate competency by submitting scores from one of the following tests Please note that TOEFL IELTS or DET exam scores are preferred but the score from ACT English Language Arts or SAT Writing and Language can also be used to demonstrate English language proficiency.
Earn a grade point average GPA of 3.00 or better 3.40 or better for a non-resident of California in these courses with no grade lower than a C.
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test iBT or iBT Home Edition Minimum score of 80 or better Paper-delivered test Minimum score of 60 or better.
IELTS International English Language Testing System Overall band score of 6.5 or higher includes IELTS Indicator Exam.
SAT March 2016 or later Writing Language Test 31 or higher.
SAT prior to March 2016 Writing Exam 560 or higher.
ACT combined English Writing or English Language Arts portion 24 or higher.
AP English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition 3 4 or 5.
IB Standard Level examination in English Literature or Language and Literature 6 or 7.
IB Higher Level examination in English Literature or Language and Literature 5 6 or 7.
Tuition
USD
50,244