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Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in English

Bachelor of Arts in English

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  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • A completed application
  • Academic records
  • At least one letter of recommendation
  • A personal statement or essay

English requirements

  • TOEFL score of 75 (IBT)
  • IELTS Band score of 6.0
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 53
  • Duolingo English Test score of 100
  • SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Score of 450 or above

Course Information

With a UB bachelor’s degree in English, students will gain knowledge of American, British, and world literature as they develop proficiency in written communication. It is an excellent choice for students who enjoy literature and want to develop the essential skills of reading, independent critical thinking, and polished writing and analysis.

Students may choose concentrations in either Literature or Creative Writing, and they may opt for either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree program in either concentration. The BA degrees provide excellent preparation for students who are planning to pursue graduate study. The BS degrees do not include the modern language requirement, thereby permitting students more freedom to explore other areas of study. Literature courses require extensive writing and critical analysis of texts, as well as giving students a culturally rich and historically aware perspective. Creative writing classes introduce students to the genres of writing available to them and prepare them for the competitive world of professional writing.

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Curriculum Requirements B.A. in English: Literature

Group I (15 credits)

  • ENGL 207 American Literature I
  • ENGL 208 American Literature II
  • ENGL 209 British Literature I
  • ENGL 210 British Literature II
  • ENGL 212 Masterpieces of World Literature
  • ENGL 305 Shakespeare

Group II (15 credits)

  • 15 credits of literature electives at the 200 or 300 level. Students may substitute one literature elective at the 100 level and ENGL 322 (Understanding English Grammar) for 6 of these credits.

Senior Thesis (6 credits)

  • ENGL 399 Independent Studies
  • ENGL 397 Senior Thesis

History Requirement (6 credits)

  • American History Elective
  • English or World History Elective

Modern Language Requirement (12 credits)

  • Demonstrated proficiency in a modern language other than English at the 104 level.

Free Electives (24 credits)

  • 24 credits of free electives.

Core Curriculum (33 credits)

  • ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric
  • FYS 101 First Year Seminar
  • MATH 102 Nature of Mathematics
  • Fine Arts Fine Arts Core Elective
  • Humanities Humanities Core Electives
  • Natural Sciences Natural Science Core Electives
  • Social Sciences Social Science Core Electives
  • CAPS 390 Capstone Seminar

Liberal Arts Electives (9 credits)

  • 9 credits of liberal arts electives.

Curriculum Requirements B.A. in English: Creative Writing

Group I (12 credits)

  • ENGL 201 Fiction Writing
  • ENGL 205 Poetry Writing
  • ENGL 217 Creative Nonfiction
  • ENGL 218 Autobiographical Writing
  • ENGL 219 Dramatic Writing

Group II (12 credits)

  • ENGL 207 American Literature I
  • ENGL 208 American Literature II
  • ENGL 209 British Literature I
  • ENGL 210 British Literature II
  • ENGL 212 Masterpieces of World Literature
  • ENGL 305 Shakespeare

Group III (9 credits)

  • 9 credits of literature courses at the 200 and 300 level. Students may substitute one 100-level course, ENGL 322 (Understanding English Grammar), ENGL 397 (Undergraduate Thesis), or ENGL 398 (Internship).

Thesis Requirement (3 credits)

  • ENGL 308 Advanced Creative Writing

Modern Language Requirement (12 credits)

  • Demonstrated proficiency in a modern language other than English at the 104 level.

Free Electives (30 credits)

  • 30 credits of free electives.

Core Curriculum (33 credits)

  • ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric
  • FYS 101 First Year Seminar
  • MATH 102 Nature of Mathematics
  • Fine Arts Fine Arts Core Elective
  • Humanities Humanities Core Electives
  • Natural Sciences Natural Science Core Electives
  • Social Sciences Social Science Core Electives
  • CAPS 390 Capstone Seminar

Liberal Arts Electives (9 credits)

  • 9 credits of liberal arts electives.
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

A degree in English remains the most marketable of majors. The ability to read analytically, write clearly, and communicate effectively opens doors. Recent graduates from the University of Bridgeport’s English program have found work in publishing, public relations, business, and the media. Others have gone on to internships and graduate study in Creative Writing, Law, and Education.

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