English
Undergraduate ProgramsWhy Study English?
Explore the vibrant and diverse world of literature, communication, writing, rhetoric, journalism, creative writing, and digital media.
Connect with the written word through UMBC’s English program. You will critically explore new ideas and points of view, strengthen your writing skills, and use what you learn outside the classroom. Choose from two tracks—Literature or Communication and Technology—and a wide variety of minors. The English Department is also affiliated with many other programs and departments, giving you the opportunity to make your degree more interdisciplinary. Master’s students can further their understanding of literature and a broad array of other texts, including digital, academic, and everyday texts, in the Master of Arts in Texts, Technologies, and Literature Program. The master’s program is great for students coming from a wide range of humanities backgrounds as well as high school teachers and those entering communications, editorial, and/or digital media professions.
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Bachelor of Arts in English
Deepen your reading and writing skills that prepare you for a wide variety of career choices. Explore your unique interests in the wonderful world of the word.
VIEW Bachelor of Arts DETAILS →Minor in Creative Writing
UMBC’s Creative Writing Minor cultivates the talents of aspiring writers through an immersive study of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.
VIEW Minor DETAILS →Minor in Literature and Culture
UMBC’s Literature & Culture Minor immerses students in the study of literature and cultural expression, fostering critical thinking and interpretive skills.
VIEW Minor DETAILS →Minor in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technology
UMBC’s Writing, Rhetoric, and Technology Minor equips students with advanced writing skills and the ability to effectively navigate various communication technologies.
VIEW Minor DETAILS →Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid
UMBC is committed to making a world-class education accessible to every student. We offer a range of financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans to help you manage the cost of your education. New and current degree-seeking undergraduates can explore institutional and departmental scholarships using our Scholarship Retriever tool, along with additional opportunities from external partners. Scholarships and financial aid can help cover tuition, fees, textbooks, and even housing and meals, ensuring you can focus on your studies and your future at UMBC.
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UMBC Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation Contact Information
Mailing Address
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
and Orientation
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250
OFFICE LOCATION
Albin O. Kuhn Library
on the lower level next to Library Pond
Admissions Staff
410-455-2292
Available Monday through Friday, from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
admissions@umbc.edu
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