Bachelor of Arts [B.A] English
Chaucer’s squire struggled to find the words to describe the sublime beauty of a princess in a far-off land. But Chaucer didn’t. Writers capture on the page the complexity of human experience. Learn how literature has evolved—and tell their own tales—in the English major at Fordham.
They will delve into a comprehensive survey of English literature to critically interpret texts and understand the principles of effective writing. You’ll contribute to our literary journals and talk shop with leading literature scholars. And they will do it all in New York City—the publishing capital of the world.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $54730 | $54730 | $54730 | $54730 |
| Total Fees | $54730 | $54730 | $54730 | $54730 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.0 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 68 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 120 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an official secondary school transcript to get admission.
- Students required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.