BA English at University of Delaware

Programme overview

Lead – Create – Connect with the English Major The English major offers a practical, multidisciplinary, and flexible array of courses that prepare students for a variety of career paths, including business, law, government, science, the arts, healthcare, education, and multi-media production. Our students learn to write clearly, to speak persuasively, and to read with care and precision, all qualities required for the leadership roles of many professions.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of English | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Literacy and technology, Creative writing, Diverse literatures, Literature and culture, Literature and history, Popular fiction, Environmental humanities, Cultural diversity, Professional writing and editing, Technical and medical writing.

Career pathways

Career options: Digital Content Specialist, Creative Strategist, Social Media Manager, Physician, Politician, CEO, Journalist, Editor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.udel.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/apply-to-ud/

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