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English Degree

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Immerse yourself in the study of literature, language and culture.

Literature helps us to understand a diverse range of human experiences and perspectives, enriching our lives. At the same time, with a degree in English from UND, you will gain the communication and analytical skills you need to thrive in any career.

Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120

Why earn an English degree?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

In the age of information, knowing how to write persuasively and to read perceptively is more important than ever. The ability to interpret artistic expression is vital in a world that is becoming smaller and more interdependent.

The English program at UND offers small, active-learning classes in which you discuss real-world issues. You receive individualized attention, as you develop the writing, critical thinking, and research skills that employers are looking for.

Choose from the following paths:

  • Major in English (B.A.)
  • Major in English (B.A.) – Teacher Licensure
  • Minor in English

Whichever path you choose, you can tailor your coursework to your career goals.

Whether you're interested in creative writing, publishing, business, arts administration, writing for digital platforms, or any other field, an English degree from UND helps you develop the skills you need:

  • Strong reading, writing, and communication skills
  • Critical thinking and interpretation, with an emphasis on solving problems
  • An understanding of culture and the ability to engage with diverse perspectives
  • An awareness of how creative, artistic expression makes a difference in the world

English Degree at UND

What can you do with an English degree?

74k

Median annual salary for writers and authors, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

As an English major, your communication skills and creativity are transferable to a broad range of professions, including:

  • Creative writer
  • Editor
  • Journalist, reporter or news analyst
  • Librarian and media collections specialists
  • Linguistic researcher
  • Public relations specialist
  • Teacher
  • Technical writer
  • Translator

English Degree Jobs

Our students have gone on to careers in:

  • Advertising and public relations
  • Business
  • Consulting
  • Government agencies
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Linguistic research
  • Medicine
  • Military
  • Ministry
  • Politics
  • Publishing
  • Teaching
  • Translation

You'll be in demand no matter what path you pursue. What can you do with an English degree? Pretty much anything.

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English Degree Courses

ENGL 225. Introduction to Film. 3 Credits.

The study of film drama, concentrating on appreciation and evaluation of motion pictures. On demand.

ENGL 306. Intermediate Fiction Writing. 3 Credits.

Intermediate-level study and practice of fiction-writing, with peer workshops and discussions of craft. Prerequisite: ENGL 226 or instructor's permission. F.

ENGL 359. Young Adult Literature. 3 Credits.

The study of literature for and about young adults (from the middle school through the high school years), examining the social, historical, and aesthetic significance of the works. S.

ENGL 428. Practicum in Digital Humanities. 3 Credits.

Examines the growing necessity for digital products in the humanities and moves the concept of publishing from hard copy to electronic copy. Students will have hands-on opportunities to create new knowledge by working on projects across campus such as digitizing materials in the library's special collections department and working directly with professors' research initiatives. S, odd years.

ENGL 357. Women Writers and Readers. 3 Credits.

Literature by and about women, examining the social, historical, and aesthetic significance of the works. Repeatable when topics vary. Repeatable to 21.00 credits. On demand.

ENGL 308. Intermediate Creative Nonfiction Writing. 3 Credits.

Intermediate-level study and practice of creative nonfiction writing, with peer workshops and discussions of craft. Prerequisite: ENGL 130 or ENGL 226. F,S.

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English Students Publish Book

UND students had the opportunity to write, edit and publish a book together. The students used their knowledge and skills they learned in the classroom to accomplish their goal of creating something real.

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