Bachelor of Arts in English - Literature

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

As an English major, you will acquire skills in writing, critical thinking, research and analysis that are highly marketable in the workforce Sharpen your writing, reading and research skills with UMass Lowell’s Bachelor of Arts in English degree. Our supportive department offers small classes and faculty mentorship. Dive into internships, write for student publications or work on theatre productions. You’ll build a portfolio and gain professional experiences that set you apart. A degree in English can lead to diverse careers, including publishing, media, teaching, law or graduate study. You'll graduate prepared to think clearly, write persuasively and succeed. Transform your love of literature and reading into valuable skills for a wide range of career paths. In the literature concentration, you will hone your abilities to communicate with clarity and sophistication, tackle challenges with diverse strategies, craft and evaluate arguments, decode visual and written languages, understand global and diverse perspectives and contextualize the present through the lens of the past.

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