Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
New Brunswick, USA
BA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About : The Bachelor of Arts in English Literature provides a comprehensive study of literary works from different periods and cultures. The program enhances critical thinking and analytical skills through the exploration of language, themes, and narratives. Students engage with a variety of texts, developing their interpretative abilities and creativity over the course of their studies.
Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in diverse fields such as education, publishing, writing, and media. Opportunities also exist in fields like editing, content creation, and cultural management, where strong communication skills and literary knowledge are essential.
The Major in English provides an overview of the writing of Britain, the United States, the Anglophone world, and beyond. Classes cover a broad range of literatures and cultures from the ancient world to the present day, and prepare students to be sensitive readers and proficient writers in a range of forms.
We offer three distinct paths through the English major:
- The Literature Option
- The Literature & Creative Writing Option
- The >Teaching English Option