The Bachelor’s in English at
Abilene Christian University
is a
4
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a renowned private Christian university located in Abilene, Texas. Established in 1906, ACU offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, education, and theology. With a strong commitment to Christian values, ACU integrates faith and learning, fostering spiritual growth and ethical development in its students. The university is known for its dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a vibrant campus community. ACU emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and hands-on experiences, preparing students to lead successful careers while making a positive impact in their communities. With a focus on servant leadership and global engagement, Abilene Christian University nurtures graduates who are prepared to be ethical leaders and agents of change in the world.
With the versatile B.A. in English, you’ll be prepared for graduate work, for a career as a college English teacher, or for careers in technical or creative writing. You’ll also have the foundation for law school, public relations, library science, personnel work, management, government work or the dozens of other fields which require a broad reading, self-expression, an understanding of human nature, and the ability to analyze and organize information.
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Courses English ENGL 003 - Academic Literacies ENGL 004 - Academic Literacies Workshop ENGL 006 - Academic Composition Workshop ENGL 007 - Rhetoric and Persuasion Workshop ENGL 106 - Academic Composition ENGL 107 - Rhetoric and Persuasion ENGL 111 - Composition and Rhetoric ENGL 112 - Composition and Researched Writing ENGL 221 - Major British Writers I ENGL 222 - Major British Writers II ENGL 228 - Contemporary British Literature ENGL 231 - World Literature I ENGL 232 - World Literature II ENGL 235 - German Literature in Translation after 1800 ENGL 262 - American Literature Before 1900 ENGL 263 - American Literature After 1900 ENGL 271 - Latino American Literature ENGL 273 - African American Literature ENGL 275 - Magical Realist Literature ENGL 285 - Environmental Literature ENGL 301 - Introduction to English Studies ENGL 311 - Literary Theory and Criticism ENGL 320 - Creative Nonfiction Workshop ENGL 321 - Screenwriting ENGL 322 - Fiction Workshop ENGL 323 - Poetry Workshop ENGL 324 - Play Writing Workshop ENGL 325 - Advanced Composition ENGL 326 - Business and Professional Writing ENGL 327 - Scientific and Technical Writing ENGL 328 - Social Justice: A Rhetoric ENGL 329 - Rhetoric as Written Discourse ENGL 330 - Advanced English Grammar ENGL 331 - Narrative for Film and New Media ENGL 332 - Introduction to Film Studies ENGL 333 - Studies in World Cinema ENGL 351 - Literature for Young Adults ENGL 362 - American Literature Before 1860 ENGL 363 - American Literature After 1860 ENGL 373 - African American Literature ENGL 376 - Fiction ENGL 377 - Drama ENGL 378 - Poetry ENGL 380 - Interactive Narratives ENGL 401 - Guided Study: Literary Criticism ENGL 402 - Guided Study: Writing ENGL 406 - Guided Study: American Literature ENGL 407 - Guided Study: General Literature ENGL 409 - Guided Study: British Literature After 1700 ENGL 410 - Language and Literature Internship ENGL 432 - Introduction to Linguistics ENGL 441 - Topics in Literary Criticism and Bibliography ENGL 442 - Topics in Writing ENGL 443 - Topics in the English Language ENGL 445 - Topics in Teaching English and Reading ENGL 446 - Topics in American Literature ENGL 447 - Topics in General Literature ENGL 448 - Topics in British Literature Before 1700 ENGL 449 - Topics in British Literature After 1700 ENGL 459 - English for Secondary Teachers ENGL 461 - Archival Research for English Studies ENGL 464 - American Novel ENGL 470 - Multicultural Literature ENGL 471 - Literature and Belief ENGL 472 - Film and Belief ENGL 473 - Rhetoric and Belief ENGL 481 - Medieval British Literature ENGL 483 - Shakespeare ENGL 484 - Seventeenth-Century British Literature ENGL 495 - Eighteenth-Century British Literature ENGL 496 - Nineteenth-Century British Literature ENGL 497 - Twentieth-Century British Literature ENGL 498 - 21st Century British Literature ENGL 499 - Studies in World Literature ENGL 520 - Creative Nonfiction Workshop ENGL 522 - Fiction Workshop ENGL 523 - Poetry Workshop ENGL 525 - Advanced Composition ENGL 526 - Business and Professional Writing ENGL 529 - Rhetoric as Written Discourse ENGL 530 - Advanced English Grammar ENGL 532 - Introduction to Linguistics ENGL 551 - Literature for Young Adults ENGL 558 - Teaching English as a Second Language ENGL 561 - Archival Research for English Studies ENGL 562 - American Literature Before 1860 ENGL 563 - American Literature After 1860 ENGL 564 - American Novel ENGL 570 - Multicultural Literature ENGL 571 - Literature and Belief ENGL 572 - Film and Belief ENGL 576 - Fiction ENGL 577 - Drama ENGL 578 - Poetry ENGL 581 - Medieval British Literature ENGL 583 - Shakespeare ENGL 584 - Seventeenth-Century British Literature ENGL 595 - Eighteenth-Century British Literature ENGL 596 - Nineteenth-Century British Literature ENGL 597 - Twentieth-Century British Literature ENGL 610 - Studies in American Literature
Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a prestigious private Christian institution of higher education located in Abilene, Texas. With a rich history dating back to 1906, ACU is dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience grounded in Christian principles. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, education, health sciences, and theology. ACU's faculty are committed to academic excellence, mentorship, and the holistic development of students. The university's values-driven approach combines rigorous academics, spiritual formation, and experiential learning opportunities to prepare graduates for successful careers and lives of service. ACU's vibrant campus community, state-of-the-art facilities, and commitment to innovation create an environment where students can thrive academically, personally, and spiritually. With a focus on Christian leadership and global engagement, Abilene Christian University equips students to make a positive impact in their professions and communities, guided by faith and values.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average
A, 70%, or a
high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
