Winston-Salem,
NC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in English in Winston Salem United States | Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
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Winston Salem United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
66,470
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The English Department provides an extensive selection of courses covering all key areas of British and American literature. Our vibrant curriculum blends conventional and contemporary methods of literary analysis. We equally emphasize historical perspectives and theoretical frameworks, textual examination and cultural backgrounds, artistic qualities and social dimensions. Faculty members instruct and produce academic works on diverse topics spanning from early medieval verse to modern global cinema, classic authors like Shakespeare and Hemingway to contemporary voices such as Austen and Morrison, formal criticism to gender studies, lengthy narratives to brief compositions, and beyond. With intentionally limited class sizes, we foster lively literary debates and enable professors to give individualized attention to student writing. Beyond serving as a cornerstone of humanities education, an English degree or concentration creates strong preparation for advanced studies in law, medicine, business, creative fields, and other disciplines. Graduates pursue successful careers in publishing, corporate sectors, finance, counseling, government, media, education, and various other professions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Certified transcripts are required from each secondary school, college or university attended. A record of at least four years of schooling is needed in order to evaluate the application. Detailed information concerning courses taken and grades received must be listed on these records. If necessary, transcripts should be translated into English with the originals sealed and attached.
All international students whose first language is not English are required to submit a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score. We accept self-reported test scores.
Wake Forest does not require applicants to submit an SAT or ACT score in the admissions application. If submitting scores, please know that we accept self-reported scores.
Official SAT/ACT scores from testing center(s)
Scores are only required if you want them considered in your admissions application. We accept self-reported scores. If you take a test multiple times, please simply be sure to report all test scores to us. We will superscore them.
Secondary School Report (first-year students only)
Counselor Recommendation (highly recommended)
Teacher Recommendation Form (first-year students only)
Early Decision Agreement (only for those students applying Early Decision to Wake Forest, available early August)
Mid-Year School Report (for reporting mid-year senior grades)
Dean's Statement (transfer students only)
College transcripts from all colleges attended (transfer students only)
TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo (international students only)
All international students whose first language is not English are required to submit a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score. We accept self-reported test scores.
Wake Forest does not require applicants to submit an SAT or ACT score in the admissions application. If submitting scores, please know that we accept self-reported scores.
Official SAT/ACT scores from testing center(s)
Scores are only required if you want them considered in your admissions application. We accept self-reported scores. If you take a test multiple times, please simply be sure to report all test scores to us. We will superscore them.
Secondary School Report (first-year students only)
Counselor Recommendation (highly recommended)
Teacher Recommendation Form (first-year students only)
Early Decision Agreement (only for those students applying Early Decision to Wake Forest, available early August)
Mid-Year School Report (for reporting mid-year senior grades)
Dean's Statement (transfer students only)
College transcripts from all colleges attended (transfer students only)
TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo (international students only)
Tuition
USD
66,470