BA English at Case Western Reserve University

Programme overview

Undergraduates who major in English develop the art of communication—including reading, writing, and media skills—through a rich variety of seminars and experiences. They have opportunities to study English and American literature; the craft of poetry; Shakespearean drama; science fiction; the analysis of film; the rhetoric of medicine; and the dynamics of novels, plays, short stories, and creative nonfiction.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 30 credit hours (minimum) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

Required and listed courses include Introduction to the English Major, English Literature to 1800, English Literature since 1800, American Literature, Disciplinary Writing Seminar, History of the English Language. The major consists of at least 30 credit hours in English above the 100-level (including 15 credit hours at the 300-level or above).

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Application information

USD 71,410 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition rate band for all undergraduate students entering Summer/Fall 2026 or Spring 2027: $2,976 per credit hour, capped at $35,705 per term; $71,410 for fall and spring combined. Excludes student medical plan, activity, matriculation and t Source

First-year entry in the fall semester (Early Action, Early Decision I and II, Regular Decision) and spring semester entry; transfer students can enter in fall or spring.

First-year deadlines: Early Action November 1 (non-binding), Early Decision I November 1, Early Decision II January 15, Regular Decision January 15, Pre-Professional Scholars Program December 1, Spring Entry November 15. Transfer: Fall Early Plan March 15, Fall Regular Plan July 1, Fall 3/2 Engineering February 15, Spring November 15.

Apply through the Common Application or Coalition with Scoir. The application fee is $75 (fee waivers available). Test scores are optional (test-optional).

Apply through the official page: https://case.edu/admissions/

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