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Bachelor of English at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

The English is a Bachelor degree offered by University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 23, 2027.

About Bachelor of English

A Broad Foundation for Academic and Professional Success

As an English major at UNCW, you will graduate with a broad foundation in critical and creative thinking, oral communication, technical writing and editing and literary analysis, skills that will prepare you for employment in a wide variety of fields as well as for advanced academic studies.

Our wide-ranging English program will provide you with an exceptional academic experience grounded in critical inquiry, creativity and application.

We offer three robust curriculum tracks in literary studies, professional writing and teacher licensure.

Our graduates have pursued careers as entrepreneurs, technical writers, authors, foreign and civil servants, reporters and editors, teachers, professors, website developers, lawyers and health care professionals.

Gain a broad foundation in critical and creative thinking

Develop oral communication, technical writing and editing skills

Understand and perform literary analysis

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of English at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of English

Our alumni work as:

Graduates of the English teacher licensure track graduate with a North Carolina professional teaching license which is transferrable to most states in the U.S.

Graduates of the English professional writing track are experienced with writing, researching and structuring long-form technical content for a business audience.

Graduates of the English professional writing track are familiar online systems and digital platforms such as Adobe Creative Cloud which make them qualified for managing content across a variety of digital and social media communication.

Entry-level positions in libraries, archives and museums require familiarity with research processes, and close-reading skills, as well as cultural competencies and interdisciplinary knowledge.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of English at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Application Fee 80

How to Apply for Bachelor of English at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Bachelor of English at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen