English, BA
English majors revel in reading and writing as acts of love and creativity, of imagination and the human need to communicate. Offering both Literature and Writing tracks, Belmont's English majors experience dynamic, interactive courses that provide ample preparation for a variety of personal and professional aspirations. The curriculum covers the gamut of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, writing and rhetoric with specific courses on everything from Arthurian Romance to African American Literature to Creative Writing to the Art of the Essay.
Best of all, the English major or minor is both flexible and practical. Graduates of Belmont’s English program are now authors, business executives, lawyers, university professors, teachers, reporters, public relations consultants, singers, songwriters, ministers, technical writers and consultants, TV and film producers and freelance writers. It's education for living.
Opportunities abound for students to share their work as they pursue their English degree. Outstanding papers are presented annually at the SPARK Symposium, and students can demonstrate their scholarship and creativity via numerous other outlets, including campus media, literary journals, internships and blogs.
Taught by dedicated professors who take the time to get to know you, courses in Belmont's English major will challenge you to expand your appreciation for the variety of human experience and the richness of the written word.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The Jack C. Massey Career Development Center provides access to assessments and internships and assists students with career exploration. The Massey College of Business has a strong relationship with the business community in Nashville and beyond. Our students benefit from many opportunities to explore career paths and gain experience in the real world of business through internships. During the course of an academic year, more than 100 students from the Jack C. Massey College of Business at Belmont University participate in internships for course credit.
Handshake is a comprehensive career management software program which allows you to access online job listings; upload a resume; participate in campus recruiting; and connect with employers. You must be registered with this system and have an approved resume uploaded to apply for jobs through the system. The CDC frequently sends job alerts via email to targeted candidates based on the profile information you provide.
Focus is a self-paced career guidance tool designed to help with career planning & exploration. Focus will help you:
- Analyze your career planning status
- Assess your interests, skills, work values, personality and preferences
- Explore occupations and career paths compatible with your personal attributes
- Map out your career goals and action plans
CareerShift is a comprehensive online resource, designed to support the #1 request of job seekers: an easy to use web site to conduct and organize their job search. CareerShift's set of tools and applications provide an easy-to-use approach to crack the "hidden job market" and manage the job hunt all in one place. You can: 1) Search, store & record job listings at all publically posted websites, company websites, and newspapers and 2) Get inside contact information immediately, including email addresses, for millions of companies, even alumni, then save and manage your lists. Access by clicking word "CareerShift" above.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
While Belmont is test optional, Non U.S. Citizen applicants must satisfy one of these English language proficiency requirements before an admissions decision can be made:
- TOEFL = 80
- IELTS = 6.5
- Duolingo = 105
- SAT = 550 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing or 29 Reading
- ACT = 23 English or Reading
- GCSE = C or 4 on the English language exam
- IB Diploma Programme = 5 on English A or B Language
- Oxford ELLT = 7
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English = C1 Advanced
- Cambridge Certificate of English Proficiency = C2
- Gateway English = 475
- Pearson Academic Plus = 58
- ITEP = 3.9
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
175000 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD