About

Studying English is rewarding, enjoyable and prepares you for the future. Reading literature allows us to question our world, discover new ideas and ways of being, evaluate historical and social processes, and think through the complexities of our own times. Our degree in English Literature is designed to give you a deep understanding of the literary past and the literary present. You'll study texts in English written from medieval times to now, and you'll explore literary traditions ranging from the local to the global. You'll be taught by world-leading experts who will introduce you to exciting and challenging critical and theoretical approaches. By choosing from a diverse range of options including interdisciplinary and creative writing units, you can shape your degree to align with your own interests. In your final year dissertation, you'll be able to work independently on a topic entirely of your own devising. At Concordia, you'll join an intellectually curious and friendly community, in a city full of culture.

Career Path

Graduate careers include Content Writer, Copywriter, Technical Writer, Blogger or Vlogger, Ghostwriter, Creative Writer (novelist, poet, screenwriter), UX Writer, Scriptwriter, Journalist, Communications Officer, Editor (print, digital, academic), Proofreader, Public Relations Specialist, Broadcast Assistant, Curriculum Developer, English Teacher (primary, secondary), ESL Instructor (local or abroad), Online Tutor, Education Consultant, Book Editor, Literary Agent, Manuscript Reviewer, Publishing Assistant, Magazine Contributor, Columnist.

Eligibility

Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availability - YES

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Concordia University Chicago below;

1. WASSCE/A level Certificate 

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

Concordia University Chicago will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit 

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes


January, 2026

From July, 2025 to November, 2025

September, 2026

From August, 2025 to April, 2026

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