BA English at West Virginia University

Programme overview

Tailor your degree in English to your interests by focusing on literature and cultural studies, creative writing, English secondary education, or professional writing. Explore the power of language to open doors, shape worlds, and realize dreams. How will you contribute to the world?

Faculty: Eberly College of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Programme/major requirements total 36 credit hours.

Career pathways

Cultivate critical thinking, communication, and research skills to fill your tool box for a lifetime of learning and engagement while preparing for a variety of professional schools and career paths.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-level admission/progression (WVU catalogue): First Time Freshmen are admitted directly to the major. Students transferring from another WVU major or from another institution with fewer than 24 credits and 2.0 overall GPA are admitted directly to the major. Students transferring from another WVU major or from another institution with 24 credits or more and at least a 2.0 overall GPA must meet the following requirement prior to being admitted to the major: a 2.0 in all ENGL classes taken. Major Code: 1442

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (international undergraduate deadlines are published for all three terms). WVU has rolling admissions and admits students year-round.

First-time freshman application deadlines: Fall, August 1; Spring, December 1. Rolling admissions. Apply with the WVU application or the Common Application; the application fee is $20 for West Virginia residents, $65 for out-of-state students and $75 for international students. SAT/ACT scores are optional for an admissions decision, though a few majors and scholarships require them; no essays or recommendations are required.

Transfer application deadlines: Fall, August 1; Spring, December 1. The nonrefundable application fee is $65 for domestic and $75 for international students; applicants need at least 24 transferable credit hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA.

International undergraduate applicants apply by June 1 for Fall (all documents by July 1), October 1 for Spring (documents by November 1) and February 15 for Summer (documents by April 1); the nonrefundable application fee is $75.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.wvu.edu/undergraduate/

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