Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
About This Programme
English literature, criticism and language studies.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
General Education
University General Education requirements (21 CH).
- GEEM110 Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- GEIT113 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- GEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- GESU121 Sustainability3 credits
Plus additional General Education elective credits selected across Themes 6-11 (Quantitative Reasoning & Critical Thinking, Humanities, Behavioral & Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Health & Wellness, and Cultural Diversity), per the University's General Education framework.
College Requirements
- HSSR101 Fundamentals of Humanities and Social Sciences3 credits
- HSSR103 People, Places, and Society3 credits
Major Compulsory Courses
57 CH.
- ENG151 Introduction to Literature3 credits
- ENG220 Survey of British Literature3 credits
- ENG240 Survey of American Literature3 credits
- ENG315 Methods of Research in Literary Study3 credits
- ENG320 Elizabethan & 17th Century Literature3 credits
- ENG335 20th Century British Literature3 credits
- ENG330 Romantic & Victorian Literature3 credits
- ENG355 Digital Humanities Basics3 credits
- ENG365 Modern World Literature3 credits
- ENG370 Anglophone Literature Outside UK & US3 credits
- ENG385 Children's Literature3 credits
- ENG410 Criticism and Theory3 credits
- ENG420 Senior Seminar Major writer3 credits
- ENG250 English Grammar & Usage3 credits
- ENG310 Writing for Research3 credits
- ENG450 Public Speaking and Debate3 credits
- ENG489 Integrated Capstone3 credits
- ENG242 Introduction to Film & Visual Studies3 credits
- ENG265 Approaches to Drama3 credits
Supporting Required Courses
Beginner language sequence (6 CH).
Complete Level 1 (KOR101 / GER101 / SPN101 / CHIN101 / FCH101) and Level 2 (KOR102 / GER102 / SPN102 / CHIN102 / FCH102) in one language.
Major Electives
Select 4 courses (12 CH).
- ENG300 Critical Reading in the Disciplines3 credits
- ENG354 Writing for the Workplace3 credits
- EWR380 Creative Writing Non-fiction3 credits
- EWR390 Creative Writing Fiction3 credits
- ENG330 Romantic & Victorian Literature3 credits
- ENG314 Animation Filmmaking3 credits
- ENG340 Developing Ideas for Film3 credits
- ENG360 Fundamentals of Stage Production3 credits
- ENG368 Drama in Education3 credits
Internship
- ENG490 Internship6 credits
Free Electives
Free elective credits selected from University course offerings.
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in education, media, culture, translation, government and the creative industries, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Arts
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Humanities
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Arts
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 79,830/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.