About the course

This major seeks to introduce students to the entire range of literatures written in English, from British and American to African, Asian, and Australasian literatures. The major emphasizes the differences among historical periods and various genres, and encourages exploration of a broad range of literary theories. It also offers students the opportunity to do significant work in Creative Writing. The Department of English comprises undergraduate and graduate programs in literature in English, the M.F.A. Program in Writing, Literary Journalism, and Composition. Among our faculty members are theorists and literary historians, scholars of rhetoric and experts in composition, journalists, writers of fiction, and poets. Students in the Department explore a variety of models for literary analysis. They write stories and poems. They produce journalism. In every case, our students think about writing: its history, its changing functions, and its place in today’s culture. The major prepares students for a world in which informed analysis of language and forceful writing continue to be crucial. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Irvine
Fall (September), 2025	Irvine

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California - Irvine

Freshman applicants must have completed their secondary school/high school and have earned a certificate of completion which enables them to be admitted to a university. If you?ve completed all your secondary school/high school in a country where English is not the language of instruction, you can demonstrate proficiency by earning the required scores in following,

　　Score 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination:

　　Internet-based test (iBT): Minimum score of 80 or better

　　Paper-delivered test: Minimum score of 60 or better

　　You must have completed secondary school with excellent grades/marks in academic subjects

　　Nonresident applicants must have a minimum 3.4 GPA

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of California - Irvine. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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