Bachelor in Foreign Languages and Literatures (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are based on full-time enrollment; detailed information is available in the university's official tuition schedule..

Students in this programme study language, literature, and culture through an interdisciplinary approach grounded in linguistic theory and intercultural communication. They develop proficiency in American Sign Language, French, German, or Spanish while analyzing film, philosophy, and historical contexts. The curriculum emphasizes research, critical analysis, and practical application through capstone projects and internships. Students engage in coursework that connects language learning to real-world professional settings.

Focus areas include American Sign Language, French, German Studies, Spanish, Interpreting, Cultural Studies.

The programme requires 120 total credit hours. Students complete 42 credit hours in major coursework, including foundation, language-specific, comparative, and capstone courses. American Sign Language students complete two three-credit internships in addition to the standard requirements.

Graduates enter careers as interpreters, teachers, translators, or professionals in international business, healthcare, public relations, and counseling with a focus on cultural and linguistic diversity.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Transfer students may apply up to 60 semester hours. Required documents include official transcripts and application forms. No specific test scores are mentioned.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. Face-to-face, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 87% of applicants.

Gardner-Webb's student community brings together learners from 45 countries, 44 states, and 91 North Carolina counties. Campus life combines activities, career development, and a Christ-centered approach to learning. Students can study on the main campus in Boiling Springs or choose online undergraduate options, while graduate applicants can select from more than 30 courses of study. The main campus offers over 60 major and minor programs, and the university presents more than 80 majors and minors overall. Faith and learning are placed together as students develop academically, spiritually, and personally, with preparation for lives of purpose, service, and impact.

Set across 225 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, Gardner-Webb offers a small-college-town setting with restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, stores, museums, and galleries nearby. Outdoor options include the Greenway, river activities, Crowder's Mountain, and Blue Ridge views. Charlotte, Greenville, and Asheville are within an hour or less by car, adding access to sports, parks, restaurants, arts, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. International students should know that the university accepts the Common Application, offers main-campus and online routes, and provides professional and continuing education through Searight PACE. PACE courses are available online and in person, cover all disciplines, and include programs such as paralegal studies, clinical mental health counseling, agribusiness entrepreneurship, corporate training, leadership, supply chain, and human resources. In-person PACE classes are held at the Charlotte Campus Center unless otherwise noted.