
Turn your passion for words into a career you love
As an English major at the University of New Haven, you’ll study contemporary fiction and poetry while you explore public speaking and writing for business. You’ll develop and hone an exceptional writing ability, develop critical thinking skills, and learn to communicate with clarity and strength through the written and spoken word.
Yes, you’ll study Shakespeare. But you’ll also gain the real-world skills that will make you a sought-after employee in virtually any field by:
- Choosing from a concentration in Literature, Writing or both
- Gaining a broad disciplinary background and training in the field
- Studying American humor, creative writing, film, African-American literature, the Victorian novel, popular American culture and more
- Having the chance to qualify for the Honors program, which enables you to be part of a very exclusive community of learners
- Gaining real-world experience through an internship
- Having the chance to join the Words Rhyming Into True Expression (WRITE) Poetry Club or the international honor society Sigma Tau Delta
- Getting individual attention from instructors thanks to small class sizes
Career Opportunities with A Bachelor's Degree in English
$72K
Copywriter
3.6% Growth 2024-2034
$92K
Technical Writer
0.9% Growth 2024-2034
$104K
Grants Administrator
1.7% Growth 2024-2034
Spotlights
English Professor Wins Willie Morris Award for Poem
English major reflects on impact of Honors "Book Club" course
I would love to work in an environment like this one in the future.
Learn from professors who are dedicated to your success.
Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.
Selected Courses and Programs
The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English, check out the Academic Catalog:
English, B.A. - Literature Concentration
English, B.A. - Writing Concentration
Double Major - English and Political Science, B.A.
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University of New Haven Professor Celebrated for Being an Impactful Literary Voice
English professor Randall Horton, Ph.D., has been recognized as a 2026 Writing Freedom Fellow, a distinction that highlights his literary work and lived experience while supporting his next creative project.
Group of Exemplary Undergrads Prepare for Summer of Intensive Research Projects
Nine Chargers were selected to participate in this year’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program. They will collaborate with faculty on research ranging from the impact of microplastics, the financial implications of ethical uses of AI, and potential discriminatory practices in the hiring of educators.

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Whether you're still in high school or are transferring from another college, we offer full- and part-time opportunities for undergraduates from inside the U.S. and abroad. The admission process can begin as early as the end of your high school junior year.
The Application Process WebsiteWe offer a comprehensive financial aid program, with students receiving assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, student loans, and part-time employment. Funds are available from federal and state governments, private sponsors, and from university resources. More than 95 percent of the University's full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance.
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