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English degrees abroad

An English degree gives you the opportunity to study the written word in great detail. You’ll analyze a variety of authors, genres and periods to gain an understanding of how language and literature work and how they have changed throughout time.

As an English student, you’ll apply theory and criticism, as well as your own ideas and interpretations, to produce original and insightful writing. You’ll navigate your way through poetry, creative writing, film, publishing, critical theory and linguistics to develop a comprehensive knowledge of English as a subject area.

Writing has the ability to transport you to a different country, culture, or time period. By studying English abroad, you’ll learn directly about the language and literature of other countries, as well as reading texts in the cultural and geographical context in which they were set or written. Alongside strengthening your knowledge of the subject area, you’ll travel, form new friendships and make memories to last a lifetime.

English program structure

You can study English as a BA, MA or PhD. Undergraduate English degrees will give you a solid understanding of the subject area as a whole and will usually take between three and four years to complete. Master’s and doctorate degrees will be structured around a more specific subject area.

Many institutions will also offer joint-honors courses in English. This means you can study English alongside another subject.

If you choose to study in the US, you’ll complete two years of general education before focusing entirely on your English major in your last two years of study.

There are plenty of options for studying English abroad. From England, Ireland and Australia, to Finland, Norway and India, you’ll be sure to find the perfect location for you. But, it’s important to bear in mind that your location of study will have a large impact on the kind of texts you’re likely to study.

Although the exact content and structure of your program will differ according to your university, you’ll typically be taught through a combination of lectures, small-group seminars and tutorials. You’ll be assessed predominantly through essay-based assignments and exams, but presentations and group projects may also contribute to your grade.

You’ll find the following areas of study in most English programs across the world:

  • Language and linguistics
  • Narrative forms
  • Critical theory
  • Poetry
  • Creative writing
  • Writing throughout history
  • Contemporary literature

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English study abroad programs

English undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in english

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    Academic English Studies and Linguistics - BA University of Auckland, New Zealand

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    20,286 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 32,280 NZD

    Start date
    February, July
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    Childhood Education: English - BA St. Francis College, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    27,298 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 27,298 USD

    Start date
    September, January
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    American Sign Language / English Interpreting - BA Mount Aloysius College, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    21,870 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 21,870 USD

    Start date
    September, January
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    American Sign Language Studies: Interpreting ASL and English - BA University of Connecticut, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    37,698 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 37,698 USD

    Start date
    January, August
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    Linguistics: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - BA California State University, Long Beach, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    16,404 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,404 USD

    Start date
    January, August
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Associate in english

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    English - AA-T Contra Costa College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,380 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 10,380 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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    English - AA Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    16,641 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 22,415 CAD

    Start date
    September, January, May
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    English - AA Seattle Central College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,687 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

    Start date
    September, January, April, June
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    English - AA Santiago Canyon College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,384 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,384 USD

    Start date
    August, February, June
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    English (for Transfer) - AA College of Alameda, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,740 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 10,740 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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Certificate in english

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    Advanced Study in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Cert California State University, Sacramento, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    16,800 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,800 USD

    Start date
    November, May
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    IEOC Integrated English - ESOL St. Lawrence College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    3 months
    Annual tuition fee
    3,683 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 4,990 CAD

    Start date
    September, January, May
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    Teaching English as a Second Language - Cert Douglas College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    18 months
    Annual tuition fee
    13,238 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD

    Start date
    September, January, May
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    Teaching English as a Second Language (International ESOL) - PBcCert University of North Alabama, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,795 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,795 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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    Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Cert Westcliff University, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    6 months
    Annual tuition fee
    10,440 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 10,440 USD

    Start date
    August, October, January, March, May
    Show program overview about Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Pathway in english

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    English & History (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

    Program type
    Undergraduate pathway
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,453 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,700 GBP

    Start date
    September, January
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English graduate programs

Master's in english

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    Arts: English - MA University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    20,110 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 32,000 NZD

    Start date
    January, February
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    Secondary Education plus Certification: English/ESOL - MEd Florida Atlantic University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,456 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,456 USD

    Start date
    August, January, May
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    English - MA Middle Tennessee State University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    26,172 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 26,172 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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    Education: Teaching English as a Second Language Specialization - MEd University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    18,548 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,548 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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    English - MA Massey University, New Zealand

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    18 months
    Annual tuition fee
    19,488 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 31,010 NZD

    Start date
    November, February, July
    Show program overview about English

Doctorate in english

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    Curriculum and Instruction: English - EdS/MEd Florida Atlantic University, USA
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    Program type
    Doctorate/Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,456 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,456 USD

    Start date
    August, January, May
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    English - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    4,461 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD

    Start date
    July, August, September, October, November, January, February, March, April, May, June
    Show program overview about English
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    English - PhD Middle Tennessee State University, USA

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    26,172 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 26,172 USD

    Start date
    August, January
    Show program overview about English
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    English Pedagogy and Technology: K-12 English Language, Language Arts, and Literacy - DA Murray State University, USA

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,200 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,200 USD

    Start date
    January, April, August
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    Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - EdD Alliant International University, USA

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,448 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,448 USD

    Start date
    August
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Diploma in english

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    English - GradDipArts University of Auckland, New Zealand

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    22,026 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 35,048 NZD

    Start date
    February, July
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    Arts: English - PGDipArts University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    17,094 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 27,200 NZD

    Start date
    January, February
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    English and New Media Studies - PGDip Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    21,399 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 34,050 NZD

    Start date
    February, July
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Certificate in english

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    English with Drama and Media Studies - GradCert Ulster University, UK

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,660 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,840 GBP

    Start date
    September
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    Secondary English - PGCert Bath Spa University, UK

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    18,668 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,050 GBP

    Start date
    January, February
    Show program overview about Secondary English
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    Secondary English with Drama - GradCert London Metropolitan University, UK

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    15,689 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 12,700 GBP

    Start date
    September
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    Teaching English as a Second Language - PGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    12,158 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,532 CAD

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Teaching English as a Second Language
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    Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) - PGCert Sheridan College, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    8 months
    Annual tuition fee
    13,412 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,237 CAD

    Start date
    September, January
    Show program overview about Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

Future english careers

As an English graduate, you’ll have transferable skills that are highly-prized by a range of employers and industries. Your ability to effectively communicate, make reasoned arguments and think critically will serve you well in any of the following careers:

  • Copywriter
  • Editor
  • Teacher
  • Journalist
  • Author
  • Broadcaster
  • Marketing manager

Employers will often look for evidence of your passion for English besides your choice of degree, so it’s a good idea to take part in extra-curricular activities during your time at university. You could contribute to your university’s student magazine, join the poetry society, or start your own blog.