English - Bachelor's (BA)

DEGREE OVERVIEW

Majoring in English prepares students to navigate our world of words. Our curriculum allows students to pursue their interests in literature, language, creative writing, technical and professional writing, and rhetoric. Our internship program offers students opportunities to gain professional experience while using the skills they learned and developed through their studies.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The BA program explores written works dating from the roots of the English language to the present. Taking a diverse range of courses taught by award-winning faculty recognized for excellent teaching and research, English majors learn and develop the skills necessary to be:

• Empathetic readers and listeners
• Expressive writers and speakers
• Critical thinkers
• Careful researchers
• Creative problem solvers
• Team-oriented collaborators

Because these qualities are greatly valued by employers, English majors are well-positioned to succeed in today’s fast-paced and highly competitive job market.

LEARN MORE

• Degree curriculum
• Degree information in the University Catalog
• Department of English
• UTA Department of English on Facebook
• Program accreditation

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Content Creator
• Content Manager
• Creative Writer
• Document Designer
• Editor
• Education Administration
• Grant Writer
• Instructional Designer
• Lawyer *
• Librarian
• Nonprofit Director
• Paralegal *
• Professor *
• Public Relations
• Publications Manager
• Small Business Owner
• Teacher *
• Technical Communicator
• Technical Writer

*Career options that require more education, certifications, expertise, etc.

DEGREE OPTIONS

BA in English

Requires 120 hours, with the first two years (approximately 60 hours) focusing on the university core and introductory courses, and the final two years (the remaining hours) concentrating on advanced courses in the major, the minor, and electives.

Degree Plan

BA in English with Teacher Certification

Requires 120 hours, with the first two years (approximately 60 hours) focusing on the university core and introductory courses, and the final two years (the remaining hours) focusing on advanced courses, internship, and residency.

Degree Plan

WHY CHOOSE US?

• R-1: Doctoral Universities—Very High Research Activity designation (Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education)
• No. 1 in Texas and No. 12 nationally for awarding bachelor’s degrees to African American students (Diverse: Issues in Higher Education)
• No. 15 in awarding bachelor’s degrees to Hispanic students (Hispanic Outlook on Education)
• No. 1 nationally on Best for Vets: Colleges list (Military Times)

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