Focus on the study and analysis of literature, both contemporary and classical. Sharpen your writing, composition, and public speaking abilities. With your passion for the written word, and curiosity of humanity’s vast literary expression, deepen your own understanding of the English language. An English major is among the most popular and well–established pathways through higher education.
Immerse yourself in the words of past poets or present-day thinkers. With every new page, imagine and reflect on lives different from your own, and challenge your assumptions from new and unexpected perspectives.
In a curriculum that spans time and traverses the globe, you will study literary conventions, genres, traditions, and the functions of literature in many forms, which could include Indigenous knowledge and ways.
Why pursue a Bachelor of Arts, English Major?
An English degree could be your passport to a career as an writer, editor, journalist, educator or any number of exciting occupations that bank on your use of the written and spoken word. In fact, professions that require these skills can cover a lot of ground. The competence you’ll gain will apply in a wide range of business, educational and professional settings.
Expansive Choice:
The study of literature—including stories, films, poems, graphic novels and digital content—animates our experience of diverse cultures, identities and time periods. You’ll graduate with superior writing proficiency, ready to enhance the cultural landscape and advance the art of communication in various forms and industries.
Majoring in English is exceptional preparation for just about any profession. Graduates pursue the following careers:

Writer
Journalist
Author
Editor
Marketing Manager
Public Relations Manager
Technical Writer
Publisher
Fundraiser
Publications Specialist
Researcher
Sign Language Interpreter
Television and Radio Reporter
Film, Television, or Journalism Broadcaster
Copy Writer / Editor
Lawyer
Teacher
Professor
Librarian

You can also leverage your solid research, critical thinking and writing skills acquired as part of your degree into other careers. Graduates find added pathways in education, tourism, publishing, market research, logistics and more.
Laddering options:

Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning
Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies
Master of Education (MEd)