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English

B.A.

Immerse yourself in the study of literature, language and culture, and open yourself up to the world—and to a world of opportunities.

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 (major)

Why earn a bachelor's degree in English?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 16
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

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 specific goals and set yourself up for success in any career.

Whether you're interested in creative writing, publishing, business, arts administration, writing for digital platforms, law, medicine, teaching, 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 at UND

  • Earn a Certificate in Writing and Editing

  • Engage with your peers through the Adelphi Literary Society

  • Interact with world-renowned authors at the annual UND Writers Conference

  • Apply for scholarships through the English Department.

  •  Attend events like the Annual UND Writer's Conference.

  • Contribute to Floodwall Magazine, UND's student-run literary magazine.

English Careers

92%

UND English graduates employed or pursuing graduate degrees

 

63K

Median annual salary of writers and authors in the United States

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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

  • Editor
  • Translator
  • Linguistic researcher
  • Public relations specialist
  • Journalist
  • Creative writer
  • Teacher
  • Attorney

Our students have gone on to careers in:

  • Advertising and public relations
  • Journalism
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • The ministry
  • Consulting
  • Publishing
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Linguistic research
  • Translation
  • The military
  • Teaching
  • Government agencies

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

Explore English Major Career Options

English Courses You Could Take

ENGL 225. Introduction to Film. 3 Credits.

The study of film drama, concentrating on appreciation and evaluation of motion pictures. F,S.

ENGL 306. Creative Writing: Fiction. 3 Credits.

Intermediate-level study and practice of fiction-writing. Prerequisite: ENGL 226 or instructor's permission. F,S.

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. 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. F, even 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 credits. F,S.

ENGL 308. The Art of Writing Nonfiction. 3 Credits.

Advanced writing. Emphasis on rhetorical effectiveness and style. Prerequisite: ENGL 120 or ENGL 125 or ENGL 130. F,S.

English Students Publish Book

For one English class at 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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