West Haven,
CT,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in English - Literature and Writing in West Haven United States | University of New Haven
University of New Haven
|
West Haven United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
45,644
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Pursuing an English degree at the University of New Haven allows you to immerse yourself in modern fiction and poetry while mastering business writing and public speaking. You'll cultivate outstanding writing proficiency, sharpen analytical abilities, and develop powerful communication skills through both written and oral expression. The English major requires thirty credits beyond introductory composition courses. Bachelor of Arts candidates must fulfill the English Core requirements along with one specialization track (either Literature or Writing), plus complete 40 credits from the University Core Curriculum with these specifications:
Selecting either Literature, Writing, or a combination of both concentrations
Acquiring comprehensive knowledge and professional preparation in the discipline
Exploring diverse subjects including American humor, creative writing, cinema studies, African-American literary works, Victorian-era novels, and mainstream American culture
Qualifying for the prestigious Honors program to join an elite academic community
Obtaining practical experience through internship opportunities
Participating in the WRITE Poetry Club or the Sigma Tau Delta international honor society
Benefiting from personalized instruction in intimate classroom settings
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Undergraduate admission requirements for international undergraduate applicants seeking a bachelor's degree as a first-year applicant (students who just finished, or are in the process of finishing, Secondary/High School).
Submit a complete Online Application for International Undergraduate Students or apply through the Common Application.
Submit official certified copies of senior secondary/high school records. This includes all grade reports, mark sheets, academic transcripts, final examination results, diplomas, and degree certificates such as Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Std. X (SSC), Std. XII (HSC), O-Levels, A-Levels, IB, WAEC, CXC, etc.
International transcripts in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified evaluation by one of the 4 professional credential evaluation agencies listed below:
World Education Services
Educational Credential Evaluators
SpanTran Education Services
World Education Services
Submit at least one letter of recommendation from an academic source (teacher or guidance counselor). Submit a personal essay. The essay is an opportunity for us to get to know you as a person, not just your grades and test scores. It also gives us an example of how you express yourself and demonstrates your ability to organize your thoughts. The personal essay should be between 250 and 650 words on a topic of your choice.
All non-native English speaking undergraduate international applicants must demonstrate English language competency in one of the following ways BEFORE they can enroll in a degree program at the University of New Haven:
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL - 75
Submit a complete Online Application for International Undergraduate Students or apply through the Common Application.
Submit official certified copies of senior secondary/high school records. This includes all grade reports, mark sheets, academic transcripts, final examination results, diplomas, and degree certificates such as Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Std. X (SSC), Std. XII (HSC), O-Levels, A-Levels, IB, WAEC, CXC, etc.
International transcripts in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified evaluation by one of the 4 professional credential evaluation agencies listed below:
World Education Services
Educational Credential Evaluators
SpanTran Education Services
World Education Services
Submit at least one letter of recommendation from an academic source (teacher or guidance counselor). Submit a personal essay. The essay is an opportunity for us to get to know you as a person, not just your grades and test scores. It also gives us an example of how you express yourself and demonstrates your ability to organize your thoughts. The personal essay should be between 250 and 650 words on a topic of your choice.
All non-native English speaking undergraduate international applicants must demonstrate English language competency in one of the following ways BEFORE they can enroll in a degree program at the University of New Haven:
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL - 75
Tuition
USD
45,644