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B.A. in English Language & Literature

An American university education that empowers you with globally recognized qualifications in English Language Teaching, Linguistics and Literature.

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DURATION

4 years full-time

LANGUAGE

English

COURSES

39 + Capstone

DELIVERY MODE

On-site or Online

Why Choose Our Program

  • Enroll in our 4-year Bachelor program to pursue a professional career in the fields of English language, literature, teaching, or linguistics.
  • Earn an internationally recognized degree that integrates three core areas—Linguistics, Literature, and TESOL—while customizing your learning with a broad selection of elective courses.
  • Gain hands-on experience through our 60-hour supervised teaching practicum and earn a professional certification in teaching English with the Advanced Diploma in TESOL Level 5.
  • Learn by faculty members from the U.S. and around the world focusing on both research-based teaching and practice-based activities.
  • Acquire exceptional written and oral communication skills, along with the analytical, critical thinking and research skills today’s job market is looking for.
  • Be part of a supportive learning community that always makes you feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
  • Enjoy flexible studies with in-class and on-line courses, allowing you to start working or continue if you already do so.
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Recognition and Professional Opportunities

Professional Equivalence
The Greek State has officially recognized the professional equivalence of Hellenic American University degrees earned by graduates of Hellenic American College.

License of Professional Practice
Graduates of the Hellenic American University B.S. in Psychology program who have received recognition of professional equivalence can apply for and receive a license of professional practice as psychologists.

The M.S. in Sales Management operates under the auspices of the Hellenic Sales Institute (ΙΠΕ), Excellence & Lean Management Consultants and the “ΕΛΛΑ-ΔΙΚΑ ΜΑΣ” initiative.

Secure Your Path to Career Success

More than 80% of our B.A. in English Language and Literature graduates* are currently employed in a range of professions such as:

  • English teachers
  • Public affairs and communication coordinators
  • Translators/Interpreters
  • Administrative staff and officers at
  • English-speaking colleges and universities
  • Copy editors
  • Writers/Journalists
  • Public Relations specialists
  • Content managers
  • Marketing/Advertising specialists


Other career options for BAELL alumni include positions as Content Strategists, UX Writers, Social Media Managers, Technical Writers, Grant Writers, Digital Copywriters, Content Developers for digital media, Publications Staff, and Writers of English-language learning materials.

*Based on findings from the 2024 Alumni Employment Survey.

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Key Benefits

Scholarships & Financial Aid

We provide guaranteed scholarships for students based on needs, merit or early admission. More than 90% of our incoming students received financial aid during the 2024-25.

Professional Rights

By completing the TESOL concentration, you obtain recognition of professional equivalence and can apply for a license to teach in primary and secondary schools (Law 4653/2020).

360° Education

Reach your full potential with our small-sized classes, student-focused approach to learning, exceptional faculty, and personalized mentoring programs.

City Center Campus

Enjoy a vibrant student life at our campus located in the heart of Athens and experience a perfect blend of academic excellence and urban culture.

What our graduates say

I signed up for the BAELL program at Hellenic American University with the idea of opening my own private English-language school. My studies not only deepened my knowledge of the English language but also shaped me into the professional I need to be. The faculty encouraged me to be inquisitive, to think outside the box and to produce high-quality work.

Sophie Kapatai, BAELL ’22

The courses in the BAELL major are well-structured and create room for open discussion and creative lessons by inspiring professors—not only the literature courses like the one on Shakespeare but also the methodology and language awareness courses, which provide much needed guidelines for the TESOL strand.

Rami-Alexios Ampou-Chantitzi, BAELL ’21

I enrolled in the BAELL program with the desire of becoming an English language teacher. During my journey here, I have learned much more than the professional skills of teaching. The program provides a well-balanced mix of TESOL, literature and translation courses and as a result gives students the opportunity to explore and broaden their knowledge beyond linguistics. Moreover, the professors are well-prepared and always there for the students. My experience at Hellenic American College has been extremely valuable and if I were to do it all over again I would.

Erika Hoshafi, BAELL ’24

Request Information

Interested in our program? Fill in our form and one of our Admissions Officers will contact you as soon as possible. You can also reach us via phone at 210 3680950. We look forward to assisting you!

Meet some of our faculty

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Dr. Vasiliki Kourbani

Director of the Writing Center, the Writing Program and the BA in English Language and Literature Program (BAELL)

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Dr. Alexander Nikolaou

Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics

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Dr. Dimitris Tolias

Dean for Digital Learning and Education Innovation

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Hellenic American University is a private, non-profit American university. The University offers its degree programs in Athens, Greece through Hellenic American College, which has been licensed for this purpose by the Hellenic Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports. Students are awarded their degrees directly from Hellenic American University upon successfully completing their studies and fulfilling their degree requirements. Hellenic American University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE).

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates can build a career in the fields of teaching (particularly for those in the TESOL strands), communication, media, linguistics, and research in areas of cultural studies, translation and literature. You will also be prepared to continue your studies at a graduate level.

Courses include literature, literary analysis, linguistics, TESOL methodology, critical theory, and writing workshops.

Full-time students can complete the program in 4 years, while part-time students will need between 5 to 8 years to complete their degree, depending on the number of courses taken each semester.

Yes, students may apply for scholarships awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, or a combination of both. Merit-based scholarships recognize outstanding academic performance, while need-based scholarships aim to support students who may face financial challenges in pursuing their education.

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