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University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, Texas, United States

Literature B.A.

Learn more about the world through literature by seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Literature at University of Houston-Clear Lake. Examine the power of the imagination in major works of American, British, European, and World literature that explore the complexity of human experiences, perspectives, and cultures. Deepen your understanding of literary genres and periods and learn diverse approaches to literary craft and analysis that enrich your understanding and appreciation of artful uses of language.

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

We provide various services to students and alumni including:

  • Career Exploration and Career Counseling
  • Resume and Cover Letter Assistance
  • Mock Interviews
  • Career Networking Events, Job Fairs and Workshops
  • On-Campus Interviews
  • Clothing for interviews and other job-related events via the Career Closet
  • Jobs4Hawks Resources

Career Services Can Partner with Faculty and Staff
Faculty members can request a classroom presentation from one of our career counselors. Topics include writing effective cover letters and resumes, interviewing skills, and career assessments such as StrengthFinder test, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Strong Interest Inventory.

Career Services can also coordinate with alumni and industry professionals in order to facilitate a classroom visit. These visits can range from employer-led lectures to discussions on current industry trends and professional development tips.

PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

If you were born or educated in a country where English is not the native language, you must demonstrate English proficiency prior to admission. You can meet this requirement by taking the paper or internet TOEFL exam, Intensive English Language Test (IELTS) exam, Pearson Test of English (PTE) or by successfully completing the ELS Intensive English Language program.

Your minimum scores must be:

550 on the paper-based TOEFL exam;
79 on the TOEFL (iBT) exam;
6.0 on the IELTS exam, 53 on the PTE exam; or,
You can successfully complete level 112 in the ELS Intensive English Language program.

SAT/ACT Scores
Your official SAT or ACT scores should be sent to the Office of International Admissions & Programs directly from the testing agency. UHCL’s SAT code is 6916. UHCL’s ACT code is 4171.