B.A in Arts & Letters
As an Arts and Letters major at PSU, you'll have the opportunity to create your own academic focus, choosing courses from a broad range of offerings in applied linguistics, architecture, art and art history, communications, conflict resolution, English, philosophy, music, theater arts and film, world languages and literature, and writing.
Our faculty and advisors will help you design a program that is unique to your interests and provide you with the support you need to succeed. Our online courses are taught by the same faculty who teach our in-person courses.
No matter what subject forms the focus of your degree, you'll build skills you can use your whole life in any career, including creative problem solving, critical thinking, writing, research, multimedia communication, and technological savvy.
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
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 |
PSW Opportunity
- 1 Year PSW Available
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
High School Completion Credential Awarded
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate (AISC, ISCE, etc.) marks from State Board of Education AND Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC, HSSC), Senior Secondary School Certificate, Pre-University Certificate, All India Senior School Certificate, Delhi Senior School Certificate marks, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Council for Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
Minimum Score Required
- Most State Board Exams Overall Average of 50% or higher CBSE requires an overall average of B2 (pass with credit), CISCE requires an overall average of 4 (pass with credit)
Nepal
High School Completion Credential Awarded
- Nepal Secondary School Leaving Certificate/Exam marks AND Nepal Higher Secondary Certificate/Exam marks
Minimum Score Required
- Overall average higher than 45%
Sri Lanka
High School Completion Credential Awarded
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level and Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced
Minimum Score Required
- The combined average of 55% (Sri Lanken secondary school grade of C) or higher
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
118824 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 16437 USD
Application Fee: 52 USD
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