Bachelor's

English: Editing and Publishing

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    37,976USD
  • Start date
    Aug, Jan

Program overview

What Illinois College says about their program:

If you love language and have an eye for detail, the editing and publishing concentration is the place for you. The program blends courses in writing, editing, visual communication and literature.

The editing and publishing concentration best prepares you for a career in editing, marketing, communications, business and public relations. This innovative program will teach you about changes to the field as evolving technology influences new media forms.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • International students must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma

English requirements

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

  • TOEFL CBT

    213

  • PTE

    53

  • ITEP

    3.7

  • CEFR

    B2

  • Duolingo

    110

  • GTEC

    1200

English proficiency waivers

  • SAT R | Recommended minimum combined SAT R scores of 1040 (ERW+M); recommended minimum Reading Test score of 25
  • SAT I | Recommended minimum combined SAT I scores of 1410; recommended minimum critical reading score of 450
  • ACT | Recommended minimum ACT composite of 20; recommended minimum English score of 20

Students whose language of educational instruction was primarily English do not need to provide a language proficiency score but are required to provide an ACT or SAT score.

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$37,976 per year

Funding

International Student Scholarships

  • Amount

    From US$20,000 - US$23,000 per year and are renewable until you graduate

  • Requirements

    Illinois College offers merit-based scholarships to admitted international students with strong academic achievement and test scores. Illinois College will also offer two renewable #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships to international students. Apply by February 15 to guarantee scholarship consideration.

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Visa requirements for Illinois College

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