Study abroad in Chicago, United States: Most popular universities for Literature.

Are you thinking of studying Literature, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Literature in Chicago, United States. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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University of Illinois at Chicago

Located in the heart of one of the world’s great cities, the University of Illinois at Chicago is a vital part of the educational, technological and cultural fabric of the region. As Chicago’s only public research university with 30,000 students, 15 colleges, a hospital and a health sciences system, UIC provides you access to excellence and opportunity.
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Northeastern Illinois University

Founded in 1867, Northeastern has a rich tradition of educational innovation and prides itself on preparing teachers and administrators who make a difference in Chicago. That tradition continues to this day and has expanded to include an array of academic disciplines, allowing the University to embrace fully the community in which it resides.
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University of Chicago

One of the world's premier academic and research institutions, the University of Chicago has driven new ways of thinking since our 1890 founding. Today, UChicago is an intellectual destination that draws inspired scholars to our Hyde Park and international campuses, keeping UChicago at the nexus of ideas that challenge and change the world.
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Columbia College Chicago

Columbia College Chicago is a private, nonprofit college offering a distinctive curriculum that blends creative and media arts, liberal arts, and business for 8,000 students in more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
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Roosevelt University

Since our founding in 1945, we have maintained a strong commitment to academic, creative and service excellence. We empower everyone in the Roosevelt community to become socially conscious citizens, future leaders in their professions and communities.Our diverse, passionate student body from metropolitan Chicago and around the world comes together to change lives and make a difference.
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Saint Xavier University

Initially serving as a higher education institution for women and the poor, today the four-year, private Catholic institution serves a diverse population of men and women who seek a Mercy education that prepares them to become successful, productive and compassionate members of society.
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Most popular Literature programmes for international students in Chicago

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Literature degree in Chicago.

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English

Chicago State University

Students majoring in English may select one of three options: literature, writing, or secondary teaching in English. Students in the literature and writing options may prepare  for a variety of careers such as writing, editing, advertising, business, law, and librarianship.
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Polish

University of Illinois at Chicago

As a B.A. in Polish and UIC Global student at the University of Illinois at Chicago, you get more than academic, language and cultural growth. You also gain valuable professional skills that prepare you for a long, rewarding career.
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Germanic Studies with a Business

University of Illinois at Chicago

As a B.A. in Germanic Studies with a Business and UIC Global student at the University of Illinois at Chicago, you get more than academic, language and cultural growth. You also gain valuable professional skills that prepare you for a long, rewarding career.
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Latin American and Latino Studies

University of Illinois at Chicago

As a M.A. in Latin American and Latino Studies student at the University of Illinois at Chicago, the UIC Global experience provides more than academic, language and cultural growth. 
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Academic Accelerator - B.A. in English (American Literature)

University of Illinois at Chicago

As an Academic Accelerator - B.A. in English (American Literature) and UIC Global student at the University of Illinois at Chicago, you get more than academic, language and cultural growth. You also gain valuable professional skills that prepare you for a long, rewarding career.
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Germanic Studies

University of Illinois at Chicago

As a B.A. in Germanic Studies and UIC Global student at the University of Illinois at Chicago, you get more than academic, language and cultural growth. You also gain valuable professional skills that prepare you for a long, rewarding career.
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English - Composition

Northeastern Illinois University

This graduate program in English is designed to provide advanced study in Composition Studies. It provides for personal and professional advancement, particularly in teaching, research, writing, journalism, publishing and editorial work. 
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Poetry

Columbia College Chicago

The Poetry program at the Columbia College Chicago enables you to meet visiting, critically acclaimed poets and learn from top-notch faculty members who will work with you one-on-one as you hone your writing skills and take risks in an open-minded environment. Along the way, you’ll find your own aesthetic and build a community of writers who will help you succeed.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Literature

Literature degrees analyse ways of expressing feelings, experiences, and conceptions about life in an artistic form, enabling communication between humans and offering knowledge about personalities of the past. Literature studies cover all written works of a language, and graduates find jobs in screen writing and production, marketing, communications, history, and more.

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