English Language and Literature
University of HaifaBachelor of Arts (B.A)
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Admission requirements
You can be admitted through one of these tracks:
Regular track
Admission based on sekhem score
- Sekhem: 600 or higher (waitlist range – 570–599)
- English level placement: 5-unit bagrut + Advanced A level, or 4-unit bagrut + Advanced B level, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam (holders of a foreign high-school diploma – Advanced A level or higher)
- Hebrew level placement: a score of 90 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the University of Haifa Hebrew placement test (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved), or successful completion of an Academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
- Departmental written entrance exam *Admission to the single-major track in the first year is conditional on a joint recommendation from the entrance exam evaluators
By bagrut, no psychometric exam
Direct admission without a psychometric exam based on the bagrut average
- Full bagrut certificate with a weighted bagrut average of 100 or higher
- English level placement: 5-unit bagrut + Advanced A level, or 4-unit bagrut + Advanced B level, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam (holders of a foreign high-school diploma – Advanced A level or higher)
- Hebrew level placement: a score of 90 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the University of Haifa Hebrew placement test (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved), or successful completion of an Academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
- Departmental written entrance exam *Admission to the single-major track in the first year is conditional on a joint recommendation from the entrance exam evaluators
Through a preparatory program
Admission through the University of Haifa mechina programs — direct admission to a degree(our wording)
- A grade average of 92 or higher in the University of Haifa mechina
- English level placement: 5-unit bagrut + Advanced A level, or 4-unit bagrut + Advanced B level, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam (holders of a foreign high-school diploma – Advanced A level or higher)
- Hebrew level placement: a score of 90 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the University of Haifa Hebrew placement test (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved), or successful completion of an Academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
- Departmental written entrance exam *Admission to the single-major track in the first year is conditional on a joint recommendation from the entrance exam evaluators
For adults and those who have studied before4
Admission for applicants who hold a degree from a recognized academic institution
- Degree average: 80 or higher
- Departmental written entrance exam *Admission to the single-major track in the first year is conditional on a joint recommendation from the entrance exam evaluators
Admission requirements for an advanced year
- Students from other institutions of higher education who wish to continue their studies at the University of Haifa are asked to submit the relevant documents to the department secretariat after registering with the University and the department. The department reserves the right to require applicants to successfully complete an entrance exam for a bachelor's degree.
- In addition, recognition of previous studies is subject to review by the department’s teaching committee.
Applicants over age 30
- Applicants over age 30 – bagrut certificate/University of Haifa mechina with an average of 75 or higher
- English level placement: 5-unit bagrut + Advanced A level, or 4-unit bagrut + Advanced B level, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam (holders of a foreign high-school diploma – Advanced A level or higher)
- Hebrew level placement: a score of 90 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the University of Haifa Hebrew placement test (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved), or successful completion of an Academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
Applicants over age 42
- Applicants over the age of 42 – bagrut certificate / University of Haifa mechina, with no average requirement
- English level placement: 5-unit bagrut + Advanced A level, or 4-unit bagrut + Advanced B level, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam (holders of a foreign high-school diploma – Advanced A level or higher)
- Hebrew level placement: a score of 90 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the University of Haifa Hebrew placement test (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved), or successful completion of an Academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
These are minimum requirements: meeting them does not by itself guarantee admission.
The requirements are in the institution's words. Names and labels marked "our wording" are our own, written from the same page.
The Hebrew terms
sekhemסכםwaitlist rangeטווח המתנהlevel placementסיווג רמהbagrutבגרותAdvanced A levelמתקדמים א'Advanced B levelמתקדמים ב'Amirnet examאמירנטpsychometric examפסיכומטריbagrut certificateתעודת בגרותYaelnet examיעל"נט
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- Source:The institution's siteadmissions.haifa.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
What you study
Our comprehensive curriculum provides an in-depth understanding of the English language and literature, and offers insights into the historical, cultural, and linguistic nuances that have shaped—and continue to shape—the literary landscape.
The curriculum includes theoretical and academic study of language and literature. Language studies usually focus on language development, linguistics, and the analysis and understanding of English, with an emphasis on phonetics and syntax. Literature studies usually focus on English and American literature. Courses in the degree include: History and Literature of English-Speaking Peoples, Introduction to Linguistics, Introduction to Drama, Introduction to Poetry, Poetry Analysis, Survey of British Literature, Survey of American Literature, English Grammar, Phonology, Morphology, Semantics, Business English, and more.
- Source:The institution's siteadmissions.haifa.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Teaching in secondary schoolmost commonTeaching at the secondary-school level, excluding the teaching of subjects intended to prepare students for work in specific fields of employment.
- Teaching in elementary schoolTeaching a range of subjects at the elementary-school level.
- Academic Teaching in the HumanitiesPreparing and delivering lectures and classes at institutions of higher education. Conducting research and writing academic articles and books.
- Translation and LinguisticsTranslating from one language to another. Researching the origins, development, and structure of languages.
- Office ManagementSupervising and coordinating the activities of employees in the office.
Which industries they work in
- Education35%
- Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services16%
- Local government7%
Employment rate above average 83% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across universities)
Graduate salaries are below average ₪8,900 average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/122“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/107checked 2 Oct 2026
Admitted students and graduates
for this program at this institution
- Program length: 3 years
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 102 points
- Average psychometric score: 570 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
Money
How the institution is funded
Budgeted institutions
Tuition2026/27
Annual tuition for a full-time bachelor's degree program in the 2026/27 academic year: ₪12,203.
- Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/מוסדות מתוקצביםchecked 4 Oct 2026
- Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/שכר-הלימודchecked 4 Oct 2026
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