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Bachelor of Arts

English

Bachelor of Arts in English

Earn your English degree on campus or 100% online!

Pursue a Bachelor of Arts in English to gain deep insights into literature, language, and writing. This flexible and comprehensive English degree, offered both on campus and fully online, allows you to explore a wide range of literature and writing courses while developing strong analytical and communication skills.

Tailor your academic journey around your interests, whether you’re drawn to classic literature, contemporary writing, creative expression, or professional communication. The program builds critical thinking and writing skills that prepare graduates for careers in education, publishing, journalism, digital media, law, and more.

Graduates can find career opportunities such as:

  • Law
  • Publishing
  • Social and Digital Media
  • Public Relations
  • Multimedia Journalism
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Business and Nonprofits
  • Creative Writing
  • Professional Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • Editing
  • Government and Politics
  • Medicine or Health Professions
  • Graduate School
  • Technology
  • Education and Teaching

 

Program Details

An English degree offers a strong foundation for a number of careers in various fields. Through engaging coursework, English majors develop skills that employers seek in by:

  • Developing analytical and critical thinking for higher level problem-solving and decision making
  • Interpreting and understanding various texts, media, and writing styles
  • Enhancing communication and teamwork skills to become suitable for a wide variety of roles

Prefer to Learn Online?

Georgia Southwestern understands the importance of flexibility when it comes to education. Students have the opportunity to pursue a degree in English on-campus or completely online!

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Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Arts in English

English Building

229-931-2183
erica.hill@gsw.edu

Monday – Friday: 8:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.

Faculty & Staff

Hear from Our English Majors

GSW English student details program

I chose my major for my passion for writing. With the expansive amount of career options available with an English major (contrary to popular belief), I thought it would be great to simply do what I love!

DeShaun Simmons English Major
Macon, Georgia