Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Literature)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$15,006/Yr
$15,006 /Yr
- Majoring in English Literature allows students to think deeply about the way literature shapes and reshapes their understanding of the world while also gaining highly sought-after professional skills that will prepare them for a meaningful career in a limitless variety of fields. When students pursue a BA, BS, or MA degree in Literature at MSU, they get to think deeply about art and culture and go on to have a fulfilling career.
- The BA is the traditional degree, recommended for students who plan to go on to graduate school. The BA includes foreign language study and coursework in philosophy, history, and fine arts.
- As a Literature major, students develop the advanced reading, writing, and researching skills that are needed in virtually every desirable job today. Literature majors develop the skills of critical thinking (analyzing words, images, and ideas), argumentation and persuasion, empathy, creativity, and the ability to synthesize big ideas and to understand how systems are linked. As the National Association of Colleges and Employers notes, “what sets two equally qualified job candidates apart can be as simple as who has the better communication skills.” The advanced reading, writing, and oral communication skills students develop as a Literature major prepare them for a wide variety of careers. Is it any wonder that, as the Harvard Business Review has reported in multiple articles, major employers like Google and Twitter are increasingly looking to hire Literature majors to encourage innovation and creativity within their companies?
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A degree in Literature prepares students for graduate or professional study and a lifelong career in fields including law, medicine, library, and archival sciences, education, non-profit and governmental work, public relations, publishing, and any other field that requires strong writing, research, and analytical skills—which is virtually every career field in the modern world. students are only limited by their imagination.
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $15006 (USD 15006) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Living Costs | $9284 (USD 9284) |
Health Insurance | $1616 (USD 1616) |
Books and supply | $13460 (USD 13460) |
Total Cost | $24360 (USD 24360) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have completed a full sequence of studies that would qualify them for admission to university-level work in their own country. Additionally, freshman international students must have completed a recognized secondary program comparable to U.S. high school graduation, and have academic records demonstrating achievement comparable to the achievement required by the domestic Freshman Admission Requirements. Completed course work must be equivalent to the twelve-year program in the United States. To qualify as official, documents must be sent to the Missouri State Office of International Services directly from the issuing institution.
- Students are required to submit SAT or ACT scores.
- Students may not need an ACT or SAT score to be admitted. If they have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, then students meet the selection index requirements, and a test score is not needed for admission purposes.
- Proof of student’s proficiency in English is required if their primary language is not English. Persons who have completed one or more years of university-level study in the U.S. may be exempt at the discretion of the International Services Office. International students hailing from non-English speaking countries must submit TOEFL/IELTS... or any equivalent test score reports to meet the English proficiency requirement.
Scores Required
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeTuition-Fee-Waiver | |
Innovation in Education Scholarship - La Tutors 123 | Scholarship per student$ 500/Yr$500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
R&D Systems Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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