Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [English] From University of South Carolina

An major at the University of South Carolina combines all the intellectual rigor of a traditional liberal arts education with all the fun of engaging with the best creative minds of every generation — and maybe even becoming one of the next generation of literary greats yourself. As an English major, you will learn to analyze literary and non-literary texts within cultural and historical contexts, to think critically, to write clearly and to communicate persuasively.

The department offers four major tracks leading to a bachelor of arts degree: general major, intensive major, writing concentration and secondary education. You will also gain hands-on experience through innovative research projects, internships and major fellowships. 

The Department of English Language and Literature offers a flexible undergraduate major where you can take courses in areas that interest you including literature, composition and rhetoric, creative writing and speech communication.

Careers

A major in English can prepare you for careers in:

• feature, technical or grant writing
• newspaper reporting
• editing
• publishing
• public relations
• teaching