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English - Literature [BA]

Studying literature provides an avenue into a deeper and more discerning understanding of culture. At EMU, students learn about literary traditions, major authors, movements and genres. Our courses emphasize analytic reading, thinking and writing skills. Students not only become literary scholars, they also gain an understanding of how the humanities can reflect and shape culture. Students complement their studies by selecting from an array of elective and restricted elective courses. These courses feature diverse literary topics and historical periods, from British literature of the Middle Ages and Shakespeare to studies in contemporary poetry and global fiction. All our courses are profoundly engaged with contemporary cultural studies and critical theory.

In EMU's literature program you have the opportunity to explore in depth some of the world's greatest literary works, broaden your literary horizons, and reflect on your own place in the world. Our goal is not merely to produce scholars of literature, but to give students a sense of the power of the humanities to reflect and shape culture. Students leave our program with ample skills for a variety of professions, including fields such as publishing, the law, teaching and communications.

EMU's literature faculty bring diverse experiences to the classroom and are globally educated, with international faculty from Canada, Germany and Serbia, as well as faculty who have trained in countries ranging from Switzerland to Jamaica. They are also award-winning scholars and teachers, receiving EMU Distinguished Faculty Awards in all teaching and research categories. Our program offers a highly personalized learning experience. We keep class sizes small to encourage faculty-student mentoring. As our faculty members learn about your aspirations, they can help create a learning experience that matches your interests. Thanks to successful mentoring, our undergraduate students present their work regularly at regional and national conferences and routinely win major academic awards and fellowships.

Intakes

Feb
July
Nov

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

Eastern is a great place to work. Our professional, inclusive environment fosters respectful and friendly comradery. Our beautiful 800-acre campus filled with nearly 22,000 lively, intelligent and innovative students, makes Eastern an exciting and energizing place to build your career.

There are so many advantages to working at EMU. From competitive wages, excellent benefits packages, tuition waiver program and just the feeling of making a difference in the lives of students, Eastern might just be the place for you to make your mark.

Find postings for faculty and lecturers on our Academic Human Resources site.

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Eastern Michigan University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, ancestry, disability, military status, veteran status or other non-merit reasons, in employment, and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

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

Meet the minimum requirement of 2.0 cumulative High School Grade Point Average or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for consideration. EMU uses a test-optional admissions model for first-year admission. A student with a cumulative high school GPA of 2.75 or higher will not be required to submit a standardized test score.

If you test below our minimum requirements and require a student visa, you will be contacted by the Office of International Admissions with your options to improve your English proficiency. Full admission minimum test scores can be found below:

Accepted tests and minimum scores required:

SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing Subscore (EBRW): 480
ACT English Subscore: 19
TOEFL: 61 iBT (TOEFL Home Edition also accepted)

Effective Winter 2026: 71 (straight admission) or 61-70 (ESL Placement Test & potentially 300-level advanced speaking and writing courses)

IELTS: 6.0 (IELTS Indicator also accepted)
Michigan English Test (MET): 48

Effective Winter 2026: 53

Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 44
Effective Winter 2026: 50 (straight admission) or 44-49 (ESL Placement Test & potentially 300-level advanced speaking and writing courses)
Duolingo: 95

Effective Winter 2026: 105 (straight admission) or 95-100 (ESL Placement Test & potentially 300-level advanced speaking and writing courses)

Eastern Michigan University (ApplyBoard)

Ypsilanti , Michigan ,United States