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title: "English B.A. / Minor"
url: "/academics/programs/english"
type: program
date: 2026-06-14
updated: 2026-06-14
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# English B.A. / Minor
# English B.A. / Minor
**Read widely, write boldly, and learn to make your voice heard the way you want it to be heard.**
Manhattan University's English program pairs a broad foundation in world literature with hands-on writing, research, and publishing. You will learn from award-winning scholar-teachers in small classes, meet prizewinning authors through the Major Author Reading Series, and develop the analytical and creative skills that open doors across industries, minutes from Manhattan.
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Credit Hours120
Time to Complete4 Years
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This program is part of [English](/academics/kakos/departments/english-world-lang-lit)
This program is part of [Modern Languages & Literatures](/academics/kakos/departments/english-world-lang-lit)
What Set's Us Apart The Manhattan University Difference
## What Sets Us Apart
The English major at Manhattan University builds a coherent, informed understanding of literary texts and the ability to express it with clarity and force. You gain a broad foundation in world literary traditions, then personalize your path across five areas of study, all in small classes led by award-winning scholar-teachers who are devoted to the classroom.
A Path You Personalize
Choose across five areas: literary history and national traditions, theory and media, global and cultural perspectives, writing, and author and genre. You shape a major around the texts and questions that matter most to you.
Award-Winning Scholar-Teachers
Learn from faculty whose expertise spans literary and writing studies and who are wholly devoted to the classroom. They know you by name, and you come to know them through readings, research, and informal gatherings.
Small Classes, Real Discussion
Small class sizes turn every seminar into a genuine conversation. You argue ideas, test interpretations, and sharpen your thinking alongside peers and professors who take your work seriously.
Write in Every Genre
Develop your voice through essays, fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Workshops and writing-intensive courses help you refine craft, technique, and style across forms.
Critical and Creative Thinking
Observe and analyze complex information, build logical and eloquent arguments, and make meaningful connections across disciplines. These are habits of mind that travel into any career.
Faculty-Mentored Research
Collaborate with professors on research projects, an essential experience for students considering graduate study. Many of these partnerships lead to journal publications and conference presentations.
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The Manhattan Advantage
## Why Study English at Manhattan University?
At Manhattan University, English is a living, social pursuit. You argue over books in seminars and long after class, meet prizewinning authors through the Major Author Reading Series, publish your work in campus magazines, and make New York City part of your education. Guided by faculty who are both accomplished scholars and committed mentors, you graduate able to read closely, write persuasively, and think for yourself, ready for whatever comes next.
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Curriculum & Courses
## English: A Living Literary Culture.
At Manhattan University, literary culture is alive. Beyond the seminar table, English majors meet acclaimed authors, edit and publish their own work, take the city as a classroom, and join a close community of readers and writers.
Major Author Reading Series
Prizewinning writers come to campus every semester. Recent guests have included Jennifer Egan, Adam Johnson, Jia Tolentino, and Leslie Jamison.
Get Published
Contribute creative and academic work to campus publications like Logos and Manhattan Magazine, and gain hands-on editing experience along the way.
New York City as Classroom
From Broadway stages to literary archives, courses send you into the city to experience the places where literature is made and performed.
Theater and Film
Study drama and film both in the classroom and in the city, from play texts and screenings to behind-the-scenes accounts of live performance.
An Engaged Community
Join Sigma Tau Delta, the Emmersonian, the Branigan Scholars, and English Night gatherings that turn classmates into a community of readers and writers.
Internships in the City
Apply your skills in publishing, media, and nonprofit settings across New York through department internships arranged with the Center for Career Development.
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## Why Study in New York City
New York City is one of the world's great literary capitals, and at Manhattan University, it becomes an extension of your classroom. Course by course, you move out into the city: experiencing world-class theater, tracing the city's literary imagination in courses like New York City, Modernity, and Postmodernity, and working hands-on with rare books and archives across the five boroughs. You meet acclaimed writers, attend readings and film screenings on campus and beyond, and build connections with the publishers, cultural institutions, and media organizations that make New York the center of literary life. Set minutes from Manhattan, the program turns the city's bookstores, stages, and newsrooms into places to learn, create, and launch a career.
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Careers
Department Faculty ## Learn From Award-Winning Scholar-Teachers
Manhattan University's English faculty are accomplished scholars and writers with expertise across literary and writing studies, and they are wholly devoted to the classroom. In small classes, they come to know you by name, leading lively discussion and collaborating with students on research that often leads to journal publications and conference presentations. You will also get to know them beyond the seminar, through readings, the Major Author Reading Series, and informal gatherings like English Night.
[English, World Languages and Literatures Faculty](/academics/kakos/departments/comm-sou-med-arts/faculty "Faculty | Department of Communication, Sound and Media Arts")
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## The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences
The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences is the largest of Manhattan University's three schools, offering 33 undergraduate majors, six graduate programs, and six combined degrees across the humanities, natural and social sciences, and professional fields. Grounded in the University's Lasallian Catholic mission and located near the heart of New York City, the School pairs rigorous academics with small classes, close faculty mentorship, and real-world experience throughout the five boroughs and beyond. With strong pre-law and pre-health advising and a focus on ethical, engaged scholarship, Kakos graduates leave prepared to lead, and the University ranks in the top 3% nationally for salary impact (*Wall Street Journal*, 2026), evidence of where that preparation leads.
[ Explore Kakos School of Arts and Sciences ](/academics/kakos)
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Costs & Aid ## Program Costs & Financial Aid
Manhattan University is committed to making a high-quality, career-focused education accessible and affordable. Through a combination of competitive tuition, robust financial aid, and our **Jasper Guarantee**, students and families can plan their education with confidence. The Jasper Guarantee locks your tuition rate for all four years—ensuring financial stability and eliminating unexpected increases as you work toward your degree.
More than 90% of Manhattan University students receive some form of financial assistance, including merit scholarships, grants, and need-based aid, significantly reducing the overall cost of attendance.
- [View Tuition & Fees](/admissions/financial-aid/tuition)
- [Explore Financial Aid](/admissions/financial-aid/undergraduate)
- [Learn More About Scholarships](/admissions/financial-aid/loans-grants/scholarships-and-grants)
- [Learn About the Jasper Guarantee](/admissions/undergraduate/jasper-guarantee)
A Manhattan University education is an investment in your future, and we are dedicated to helping you access the resources that make it possible.
[Learn More About Costs and Financial Aid](/admissions/financial-aid/)
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A Smarter Investment in Your Future
## Jasper Guarantee
At Manhattan University, every undergraduate student is protected by the Jasper Guarantee, which locks your tuition rate for all four years, ensuring clarity, stability, and peace of mind as you plan your education. This promise reflects our commitment to affordability and to supporting students and families throughout their academic journey.
[ Learn More About the Jasper Guarantee ](/admissions/undergraduate/jasper-guarantee)
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Admission Information ## Admissions Information for Manhattan University
**Start Your Journey in English**
Applying to Manhattan University is designed to be clear and accessible. Review the requirements below to take the next step toward your degree.
**Requirements:**
- Application & transcript
- SAT/ACT optional
- Personal statement
- Letter(s) of recommendation
**Deadlines:**
- Early Action: November 15
- Regular Decision: February 1
[Admission and Application Process](/admissions/financial-aid/)
### International Students:
Support available for visas, documentation, and English-language assessments.
[Learn More about International Financial Aid](/admissions/international/financial-aid/)
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## Prepare for the Real World
At Manhattan University, your education is built around who you are and where you want to go. Whether you’re ready to apply or just starting to explore, take the next step when you’re ready — we’re here to help.
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