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Bachelor of English at University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi

United States of America, West Hattiesburg

The English is a Bachelor degree offered by University of Southern Mississippi across its Gulf Park and Hattiesburg campuses in 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 across its Gulf Park and Hattiesburg campuses while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of English

English

Why Study English?

The English major is applicable to just about any career, an excellent preparation for graduate and law schools, careers in education, publishing, and more. To study English is to engage in literary works, for the love of reading and analysis. By choosing from a wide selection of electives, the English major provides both critical and creative writing skills, while discussing a full range of themes, including environmental, gender, social, digital, and educational concerns.

USM English had 100% placement in English Licensure for the past 4 years!

By design, the BA in English offers a comprehensive array of courses rooted in the conviction that the study of literature is critical to the development of reading, writing, and thinking skills – all of which are necessary beyond disciplinary study and are skills highly sought by employers in all professions. In addition, there are opportunities to explore and develop skills in:

Creative Writing
Critical Reading
Discourse Analysis
Professional Writing
English Education

Disciplines

School of Humanities

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of English at University of Southern Mississippi

Entry Requirements

Strong Freshman applicants will present a 2.5 minimum GPA in core academic subjects. It is understood that most foreign education systems do not follow the same core curriculum as taught in U.S. high schools. Therefore, each applicant will be evaluated on criteria particular to the educational system of the country in which they completed their studies. However, it is expected that a college preparatory curriculum include courses in English, Math, Science, and Social Science.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of English at University of Southern Mississippi

Application Fee 45

How to Apply for Bachelor of English at University of Southern Mississippi

USM Application or Common Application
$45 application fee
Copies of high school transcripts and/or school leaving examination results
Proof of English proficiency (see English Proficiency section for acceptable tests and waiver options)
Optional: SAT or ACT (required for Freshman Merit Scholarship consideration)

Bachelor of English at University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi

United States of America, West Hattiesburg