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Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature

Turn your love for language, literature, and teaching into a career through an American university education.

Earn a degree in one of the following specializations:

  • Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
  • Application and Game Development
  • Networks and Cybersecurity
  • UI (User Interface) - UX (User Experience) Design

The program can be pursued without a field of specialization.

Earn a degree in one of the following specializations:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing & Sales Management
  • Finance
  • General Business
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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 a globally recognized degree combining three core areas - Linguistics, Literature, and TESOL - and customize your learning with a broad selection of elective courses.
  • Gain hands-on experience through our supervised teaching practicum and obtain a professional certification in teaching English with the Advanced Diploma in TESOL Level 5.
  • Benefit from flexible study options with in-class and on-line courses, allowing you to start working or continue if you already do so.
  • Learn by faculty members from the U.S. and around the world focusing on both research-based teaching and practice-based activities.
  • Build outstanding written and oral communication skills, along with the critical thinking and research competencies that today’s job market is looking for.
  • Be part of a supportive learning community that always makes you feel seen and empowered to grow.
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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.

Teaching License Eligibility
Graduates of the Hellenic American University BAELL program who have received professional equivalence recognition have successfully applied for and been awarded a teaching license, allowing them to pursue careers in education.

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 pursuing careers in education, communication, publishing, media, marketing, and digital content. They work as English language teachers, translators, copy editors, writers, journalists, PR and communication specialists, content managers, social media managers, UX writers, technical writers, digital copywriters, content strategists, and developers 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. 86% of our incoming students received financial aid during the 2025-26.

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

Grow academically and personally with small-sized classes, a student-focused approach to learning, experienced faculty, and one-on-one mentoring programs.

City Center Campus

Enjoy a vibrant student life at our campus in the heart of Athens and experience the best of urban living alongside your studies.

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

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 the program? Fill out our form and our Admissions Team 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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Ifigeneia Roulia

Adjunct Ιnstructor

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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 founded with the contribution and continued support of the Hellenic American Union. 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 of 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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