Austin,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in English in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
|
Austin United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
42,554
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The English program at UT provides an exceptional academic experience. Graduates gain comprehensive knowledge of British, American, and global English literature along with its cultural and historical backgrounds, while enjoying the flexibility to focus on specialized interests like creative writing or cultural studies. Equally valuable, English majors develop the ability to formulate and support their viewpoints, transform research and analysis into compelling arguments, and communicate effectively with flair. Numerous students leverage their English degree as a foundation for professional careers or advanced studies. English graduates pursue diverse paths including education, legal professions, publishing, advertising, marketing, technical writing, corporate communications, and public service roles in organizations like Peace Corps and AmeriCorps.
The English Department provides select internship opportunities. Eligibility requires declaring English as your major and maintaining a 3.0+ GPA at UT-Austin. Most successful applicants have completed upper-level English courses. Interns commit to 12+ weekly fieldwork hours. For specific details and application requirements, explore the links below. Accepted interns enroll in English 367E, a pass/fail course that doesn't fulfill major requirements but counts as an upper-division elective toward the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Your High School Transcripts and Any College Transcripts
Please submit documentation showing that you have completed (or will be completing) an accredited secondary school series equivalent to that of a U.S. high school. Please ensure your official record or transcript (mark sheet) shows your secondary work and grades (or marks) from 9th to at least the end of 11th grade. You will need to include 9th grade even if that work was completed at a different institution. You should also include copies of your official final examinations taken at the end of the secondary school program, including external exams such as the General Certificate of Education (GCE) O and A level examinations, school leaving certificates and matriculation exams. If you have earned any college credit (including dual credit) while in high school, submit official transcripts to UT Austin. Please provide official English translations together with the original language records.
High School Prerequisites - You must complete or be on track to complete certain high school coursework to be competitive for admission.
SAT/ACT Scores - Students should submit at least one set of scores directly from the testing agency. We do not require the SAT Essay or ACT Writing scores. Scores included in transcripts and copies of score reports dont meet this requirement. When you ask the testing agency to send your scores, use the codes the agencies have designated for UT Austin:
SAT 6882
ACT 4240
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
TOEFL: 79 (internet-based test)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Please submit documentation showing that you have completed (or will be completing) an accredited secondary school series equivalent to that of a U.S. high school. Please ensure your official record or transcript (mark sheet) shows your secondary work and grades (or marks) from 9th to at least the end of 11th grade. You will need to include 9th grade even if that work was completed at a different institution. You should also include copies of your official final examinations taken at the end of the secondary school program, including external exams such as the General Certificate of Education (GCE) O and A level examinations, school leaving certificates and matriculation exams. If you have earned any college credit (including dual credit) while in high school, submit official transcripts to UT Austin. Please provide official English translations together with the original language records.
High School Prerequisites - You must complete or be on track to complete certain high school coursework to be competitive for admission.
SAT/ACT Scores - Students should submit at least one set of scores directly from the testing agency. We do not require the SAT Essay or ACT Writing scores. Scores included in transcripts and copies of score reports dont meet this requirement. When you ask the testing agency to send your scores, use the codes the agencies have designated for UT Austin:
SAT 6882
ACT 4240
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
TOEFL: 79 (internet-based test)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Tuition
USD
42,554