English

Explore the craft and meaning behind texts. Analyze how words can shape our critical, cultural and ethical sensibilities. Practice the art of communication with elegance and clarity. A BA in English gives you a foundation in traditional literary study while sharpening your writing skills. It can also take you into the worlds of creative writing, film studies, technical writing and cultural studies, which examines popular culture forms such as graphic novels, comic books and pulp fiction.

International study

As part of its international focus, the Department of English offers a field school course in Ghana.

Learn more about international study opportunities.

Honours stream

An honours stream in English is available for qualified students who wish to take their studies to a higher level and prepare for graduate or professional school.

Career opportunities

The focus on writing and on analyzing a wide variety of works makes a major in English extremely useful for future study and for many different occupations, including:

• writer
• editor
• publisher
• researcher
• communications expert
• consultant

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