BA Literature at Stevens Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Blending literary analysis with technological insight, the literature major at Stevens prepares students to explore texts in new ways, uncovering deeper meanings and broader connections with our interconnected, evolving world., this Bachelor of Arts program sharpens students' critical thinking, ethical analysis and problem-solving skills. By combining literary inquiry with technological awareness, our classes prepare students for careers in law, policy, business and technology.

Faculty: School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hoboken, NJ, United States

What you will study

From the speculative futures of Octavia Butler to the ethical dilemmas in Frankenstein and Dune, literature has long served as a lens for understanding humanity’s relationship with science and technology. These stories reflect the challenges of their time while anticipating the questions and crises of the future.

Career pathways

By combining literary inquiry with technological awareness, our classes prepare students for careers in law, policy, business and technology. Graduates excel as adaptable, analytical thinkers ready to tackle complex challenges across industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level undergraduate admission (not programme-specific): first-year applicants submit the Common App or Coalition application, official high school transcript, essay and two letters of recommendation; SAT/ACT optional for entry through Fall 2029 (no minimum GPA or test score; recent entering class average GPA 3.8, SAT 1380-1505). Expected preparation for engineering, computer science and applied sciences: four years of mathematics through calculus and three years of lab science (biology, chemistry, physics). Applicants to Music and Technology or Visual Arts and Technology also submit a portfolio/audition per the application plan. Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences: three years of mathematics and one year of lab science; Quantitative Social Science and Science, Technology & Society applicants should have a pre-calculus year.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry plans: Early Decision I, Early Action, Early Decision II and Regular Decision for fall entry; transfer students may enter in the spring or fall semester.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision I November 15 (decision by December 15, deposit by January 10, binding); Early Action December 1 (decision by February 1, deposit by May 1, non-binding); Early Decision II January 5 (decision by February 15, deposit by March 1, binding); Regular Decision January 5 (decision by April 1, deposit by May 1). The Accelerated Pre-Medicine Program deadline is November 1.

Transfer deadlines: November 1 for the spring semester and June 15 for the fall semester.

Apply through the Common Application or the Coalition Application with Scoir. The application fee is $75. First-year and transfer applicants are test-optional (SAT/ACT) for entry terms through Fall 2029, with some exceptions (Accelerated Pre-Medicine requires a combined SAT of 1400 or ACT composite of 32).

Graduate applications are submitted through the online application, with a non-refundable $60 application fee paid in the application. GRE/GMAT scores are not required for Master of Science, Master of Engineering and MBA programmes but may be submitted.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stevens.edu/admission-aid/undergraduate-admissions/how-to-apply

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