English Bachelor's Degree

AT A GLANCE

120 credits
Transfer up to 90 credits
All courses are available online
Select on-site and hybrid courses available

TUITION

$250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)

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Build Crucial Skills in Critical Thinking, Analysis, & Communication

Earn an English degree from University of Maryland Global Campus and learn about literature while receiving a solid base of critical thinking on which to build a career or pursue graduate study. The curriculum, designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars, integrates theories with real-world applications and practical skills. Through this program, you will develop in-demand skills in research and writing that have a wide application in the job market.

UMGC’s English bachelor’s degree program can help you hone your critical thinking and analytical skills and build effective communication techniques by deeply engaging with diverse literary works and writing styles. The degree program emphasizes the nuanced understanding of language, culture, and human experience through literature, fostering a unique appreciation for storytelling and expression. Students learn to interpret complex texts, develop persuasive arguments, and craft articulate written and oral communications. Our program stands out by nurturing a profound sensitivity to language's power, enriching students’ intellectual and empathetic capacities, crucial for varied career paths and personal growth.

Courses
Requirements

Total Credits Required: 120

Required Major Core Courses: 18
Required Major Elective Courses: 12
Required Major Capstone Course: 3
General Education Courses: 41
Minor and Elective Courses: 46

Required Major Core Courses

(3 Credits, ENGL 240)

(3 Credits, ENGL 250)

(3 Credits, ENGL 303)

(3 Credits, ENGL 310)

(3 Credits, ENGL 430)

(3 Credits, ENGL 459)

Major Elective Courses

Four 3-credit upper-level ENGL courses (12)—Focused study in American literature or British literature is recommended, as follows:

American Literature Focus

(3 Credits, ENGL 363)

(3 Credits, ENGL 364)

(3 Credits, ENGL 433)

(3 Credits, ENGL 441)

British Literature Focus

(3 Credits, ENGL 311)

(3 Credits, ENGL 312)

(3 Credits, ENGL 386)

(3 Credits, ENGL 406)

Required Major Capstone Course

(3 Credits, ENGL 495)

_{* This information is for students who enroll in the 2025-2026 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive}

Bachelor's General Education Requirements