English – Literature

The English Department at SF State provides opportunities for students to study in a variety of subfields that make up the English major. Join us and become part of a racially, linguistically, and culturally diverse community of learners engaging in dialog between our histories and experiences, and new ideas and literacies.

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Key Facts

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Degree

BA English – Literature

Degree Duration

4 Years :

1 year pathway + 3 year degree

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Pathways Available

International Year One

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Start Dates

August | January | June

Degree Overview

The BA in English with a concentration in Literature offers students a historically grounded study of British, American, and “post-colonial” Anglophone literatures. Our core curriculum includes a series of two upper-division survey courses (Literature in English I and II) intended to provide students with a knowledge foundation of literary movements, figures, and forms within a transatlantic context. Literature majors also take one course in linguistics, an upper-division Shakespeare course, at least one course in literary theory or criticism, and at least one course in Anglophone literature produced outside of Britain or America.

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Important
  • You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, Stationary and additional resources.

Study Reasons

Students in the English Education concentration will achieve proficiency across English/Language Arts domains (Reading; Communications; Composition and Rhetoric; Language, Linguistics, and Literacy) as required for subject matter competency in English Education.

Students in the English Education concentration will demonstrate the pedagogical content-knowledge and dispositions appropriate for pre-service teachers.

Your Pathways

The International Year One is the perfect pathway if you want a undergraduate degree from a UK, EU or US University but do not meet the requirements for direct entry.

The IY1 course provides an intensive combination of first year University subject modules with English language skills.

Following successful completion of the IY1 you will continue onto your second year degree study directly with the University of your choice.

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Key Dates and Fees

International Year One Key Dates
Intake Admissions
Deadline*
Arrival to
SF State
Program
Start Date
Fall 2025 Jul 18, 2025 Aug 15, 2025 Aug 18, 2025
Spring 2026 Dec 12, 2025 an 16, 2026 Jan 20, 2026
Summer 2026 April 28, 2026 PSE: May 27, 2026

UP: May 29, 2026

PSE: May 28, 2026

UP: June 1, 2026

 *Key dates for PSE and UP are the same except for arrival and program start dates in the Summer 2026 term, which are indicated in the table above.

Pre-Sessional English Tuition Fees

Pre-Sessional costs vary by term and by the number of terms assigned:

  • Fall 2025: $6,400/term
  • Spring 2026: $6,400/ term
  • Summer 2026: $4,200/term

Your invoice total will also include your University Pathway Program Costs.

University Pathway Fees

• IELTS 5.0 Entry: $28,500
• IELTS 5.5 Entry: $26,000

Example Bundled Pricing for International Year One
IELTS Exam Score Pre-Sessional
English # of
Terms
University
Pathway
# of Terms
IY1 # of
Terms
Total IY1
Tuition Fees Spring 2025 Intake*
4.0 2 2 4 $41,300
4.5 1 2 3 $34,900
5.0 N/A 2 2 $28,500
5.5 N/A 2 2 $26,000

*The tuition list is current for 2025- 2026 and will be subject to increase each year.

*Prices of PSE terms vary for Summer 2025

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San Francisco State University

Founded in 1889, SF State offers world-class academics, a diverse campus and an incredible location for students.

With around 27,000 students from all over the globe, international students find SF State a truly welcoming community and diverse place to live in.

SF State has been included in the Top 20 colleges nationwide for best location. It was also rated one of the most diverse colleges in America, according to Wall Street Journal’s 2022 College Rankings.