BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH

"I loved the English department," says Meghan Makowski '14, '15 M.S. an English teacher in her home state of New Jersey. "Although we were small, we were a well-connected community of students with similar interests to share a love of reading and writing with the younger generation."

Student in class

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

The info provided is designed to show just a few of the many possible careers you could pursue with a bachelor's degree in English. The data includes median national salaries and industry growth projections*. *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (September 2025). Salary data fluctuates frequently.

 

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

This course provides students with an introduction to literary genres and writing about literature. Skills developed include close reading, literary analysis and interpretation, research, and critical writing. Attention is paid to literary techniques, terminology, and critical theories. Course topics vary depending on the focus chosen by the instructor.
An exploration of the genre of graphic novels, including some of the most well-known representative texts. Emphasis is placed on the emergence of the genre from early comics, the functional elements of sequential art, and the cultural context of the production and reception of this genre.
Exploration of and practice in writing "the fourth genre", creative nonfiction. Emphasis on the short piece, the literary memoir, and the personal essay.
A survey of the development of science fiction during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Reading of American, English, and European science fiction novels and short stories.

 

Next Steps

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 Website

We 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.

Financial Aid Website

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