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Bachelor of Arts - English

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield campus — Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 46,600
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The English major at Sacred Heart prepares students personally and professionally for the world beyond college. The diverse curriculum in languages, literature, cultures and creative expression prepares students for life long learning and success in a variety of advanced degrees and professions. At Sacred Heart, students will develop the skills they need to read analytically; write clearly and effectively; and express a clear, logical argument. Students will gain a strong foundation in a broad spectrum of literature, and by the time they graduate they will have skills and knowledge, including reading, writing, and critical thinking, that never lose value and are relevant to any field, in any job market, at any time. As an English major, students will also: Develop a broad understanding of the social, historical, religious, and political contexts of American, British, and global literature Analyze and interpret literary and critical texts that raise issues and questions of social justice, values, meaning, race, class, gender, ethnicity, and global and cultural diversity Benefit from small class sizes in a close-knit community that fosters collaboration and creativity Gain personalized attention and mentorship from accomplished faculty Take innovative courses, such as Literature of Illness and Healing, Writing Flash Fiction, and Writing and Identity Compliment their studies with interdisciplinary courses in disability, health, sports, and media Have the opportunity to present their work at the annual Sigma Tau Delta national conference Enrich their education through involvement with the English Club, Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society, and Her Campus (the premier global community for college women writers) Gain experience writing, editing, and publishing through an internship with Vista’s Magazine, Sacred Heart University’s online literary journal, or Mud Magazine, an internship program founded by Sacred Heart University English alum, Hector Gutierrez Prepare for the job market through creation of research projects, scholarly papers, creative writing projects, and work in publishing Have the versatility to double major in English and Communication, Foreign Language, Health Science, Political Science, Marketing, Media, Secondary Education, and more
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 46,600
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
1 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Fairfield campus

Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

5151 Park Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
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About the Institution

Founded in 1963, Sacred Heart University is a Catholic, private, coeducational, residential four-year liberal arts institution granting bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees. SHU is the first lay-led Catholic university in the United States and the second-largest Catholic university in New England. Sacred Heart University was founded on a mission to bring social justice to a broken world, and since their inception, they have been – continually and increasingly – committed to the realization of that goal – both within themselves and the greater community. The Princeton Review's 2022 guideb...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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