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Bachelor of English

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A one-year research master's in English completed through an independent supervised thesis.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in English in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in english in research master concepts
Research methods and professional practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Research Assistant
Project Assistant
Program Coordinator

Curriculum

Independent research project in English guided by a supervisor
Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school graduation with a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale guarantees admission (test-optional)
Transfer students need 2.0
Non-US transcripts evaluated by a NACES member or NEIU
English proof
Signed financial statement and sponsor bank letters (https://www.neiu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/requirements).

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

High school graduation (transcript, Foreign transcripts evaluated by a NACES member or NEIU OIP), Transfer students with college credits admitted at 2.0 GPA.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 61
TOEFL PBT 500
PTE Academic 44
Duolingo 105
Cambridge B2 First 170

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy.

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines: international deadlines are Fall July 15
Spring November 1
Summer April Apply online at there is no application fee for bachelor's programmes. Submit the application
Official high school transcript
Non-US transcripts evaluated by a NACES member or NEIU
Passport copy
Signed Undergraduate Financial Statement Form and sponsor bank letters
Plus Form I-94 and I-20 if applying from within the US. Prove English with a test score report
SAELL Level 4 or a waiver.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$25,769, $26,116 USD
Application fee	$30 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	English
Teaching language	English
Credit value	121
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Eligible applicants may apply for available NEIU Foundation and university scholarships, Individual awards can limit eligibility by major, Residency, Or student status.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.