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BA English at Rice University

Rice University, United States

Programme overview

BA English is a undergraduate degree programme at Rice University in English and Creative Writing (School of Humanities). The Department of English and Creative Writing integrates creative and critical practice through training in close reading, analytical writing, cultural history and theory, and craft/form. Our faculty research and pedagogy cover the breadth of the study of British and American literatures and cultures ranging from the medieval era to the present. The degree totals 33-36 credit hours.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Department: English and Creative Writing  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 11 courses (33-36 credit hours, depending on course selection) to satisfy major requirements. A minimum of 120 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 7 courses (21 credit hours) taken at the 300-level or above. A maximum of 4 courses (12 credit hours) from study abroad or transfer credit. For additional departmental guidelines regarding transfer credit, see the Policies tab.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the university through Rice undergraduate admissions; no separate admission requirements are published for this major.

USD 71,140 a year (2026-27). Standard undergraduate tuition for students entering 2024 or later (students who entered before 2024 pay $65,280); one rate for all undergraduate majors and all students. Estimate; excludes student activity, recreation and health and wellness fees, room a Source

Entry term is Fall. Early Decision I and II and Regular Decision are offered.

Early Decision I closes November 1 with decisions by mid-December; Early Decision II and Regular Decision close January 4, Regular Decision decisions by April 1. The application fee is $75. SAT/ACT scores are optional (recommended, not required).

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