West Haven,
CT,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in English - 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 immerses you in modern fiction and poetry while cultivating business writing and public speaking skills. You'll refine exceptional writing capabilities, sharpen critical analysis, and master clear, powerful communication through both writing and speech.
Options include specializing in Literature, Writing, or combining both disciplines
Acquiring comprehensive foundational knowledge and professional training
Exploring diverse subjects like American humor, creative writing, cinema, African-American literature, Victorian novels, and popular culture
Eligibility for the prestigious Honors program, offering access to 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 due to intimate class settings
The English major requires 30 credits beyond introductory composition courses. Bachelor of Arts candidates must fulfill the English Core requirements along with their chosen specialization (Literature or Writing concentration). Additionally, students must complete 40 credits of University Core Curriculum with specified guidelines:
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