Iowa City,
IA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in English in Iowa City United States | University of Iowa
University of Iowa
|
Iowa City United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,754
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Students explore significant literary movements and genres across British, American, and international English-language literature, gaining insight into literature's multifaceted nature and its global creation and distribution. The University of Iowa holds national prominence as a hub for writing, with prestigious programs like the Iowa Writers' Workshop and International Writing Program attracting celebrated authors. In 2008, UNESCO honored Iowa City as the world's third City of Literature.
English majors develop expertise in analytical reading, literary critique, creative composition, historical investigation, and thoughtful discourse. Our distinguished writing programs guide students in discovering their unique voice while examining literature's profound impact on cultural values and human experiences throughout history and across regions.
With approximately 800 students, English remains among Iowa's most sought-after majors, yet maintains intimate class sizes that foster dynamic discussions and provide numerous chances for collaborative research and writing initiatives with faculty mentors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Students must meet the following requirements for admission: completion of academic upper secondary school (generally a total of 12-13 years of primary and secondary education); a corresponding secondary school diploma or leaving certificate; completion of minimum high school course requirements of the following: 4 years of English/language arts; 2 years in a single language of world languages; 3 years including courses in physical science, biology, chemistry, environmental science and physics of natural science; 3 years of social studies; 2 years of algebra; and 1 year of geometry.
English Language Requirements:
- An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) total score of 6.5, with no sub score lower than 6.0
- Internet-based test (iBT): 80 with no sub score lower than 17
- Revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test: no sub score lower than 17
- Paper-based test (PBT): 530
- An ACT English sub score of 21
- An SAT Reading score of 29
- A Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 53 with no sub-scores lower than 47
Tuition
USD
30,754