Office of Study Abroad

English

Many English majors/minors study abroad to gain important cross-cultural perspectives, conduct research, develop their language abilities, or gain global experience teaching those of another culture. This page contains information that will assist English majors/minors determine how best to integrate study abroad into their Brandeis careers.

Sample of Approved Programs with English Coursework

• Advanced Studies in England - Bath, United Kingdom
• University of Ghana (CIEE) - Legon, Ghana
• American University of Cairo - Cairo, Egypt

Visit the Brandeis Approved Programs List to review a comprehensive list of programs that offer English coursework. You can also filter options or search for unique program traits like internships or research. Additional programs might have acceptable coursework, but this list shows the primary locations where English courses may be available.

English Pre-Reviewed Courses

View pre-reviewed course list here

The English department has established a list of courses abroad that have been pre-reviewed for English credit (where elective, please check with Liaison about which category elective courses can fulfill). Please note: if a program or course you are interested in is not listed here, it may just mean that it hasn't been requested previously. Speak to the Study Abroad Faculty Liaison about whether or not it may fulfill an English requirement.

Study Abroad Liaison

To assist students with their academic choices abroad and to help answer any questions about receiving major/minor credit while abroad, each academic department and program has assigned a faculty member to serve as the Study Abroad Liaison. As every department has different policies regarding credit from abroad, the Study Abroad Liaison can assist you with guidance on major/minor credit. Find the Study Abroad Liaison for English here.

Receiving Credit in English

Students wishing to receive credit in English for coursework done off-campus during the academic year should discuss these plans with the Study Abroad Liaison. All students as part of their application process for either a summer or semester term abroad will be required to have a course proposal reviewed by the department if they wish to receive credit in that major/minor. For the semester, this is an initial conversation and students should continue to discuss plans with the department as they have more course information (syllabi, etc.). For the summer, courses are pre-approved. Upon return, semester students should complete the Petition to Request Substitution for a Requirement form for final and formal review. 

Please bear in mind that the Brandeis English department allows majors to count a maximum of three courses taken outside the Brandeis English department towards the Brandeis English degree. This includes courses taken while studying abroad, cross-listed courses, and transfer courses.

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