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Bachelor of World Languages and Cultures

Ames, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A 30-credit graduate degree in language teaching without licensure, With advanced language study and optional tracks in a second language or applied fields.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying World Languages and Cultures can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

World language teacher
ESL teacher
Bilingual education specialist
Curriculum developer
Assessment specialist
Study abroad coordinator
International education administrator
Corporate language trainer
Translator
Localisation specialist

Curriculum

A 30-credit graduate degree in language teaching without licensure
With advanced language study and optional tracks in a second language or applied fields. The programme page does not list individual courses.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school GPA equivalent to 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or SAT 1200+/ACT 25+); Core courses of 4 years English
3 science
3 mathematics and 2 social studies; English proficiency proof; Financial statement.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with core courses: 4 years English, 3 science (2 lab), 3 mathematics, 2 social studies

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71
Duolingo 105
PTE Academic 48

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Identification document
Application form
Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and rolling deadline. Apply 6-8 weeks ahead
Up to one year before the start (). Apply online in the application portal and pay the nonrefundable 65 USD fee by credit card. Upload official high school or college records
Proof of English proficiency and the financial statement. SAT/ACT is optional for applicants educated abroad. Receive the admission decision and Form I-20
Then apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$33,547 USD
Application fee	$65 USD
Deposit	$0 USD

Program details

Campus	Ames
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department	World Languages and Cultures
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
3 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
170 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.