University of North Carolina Wilmington Bachelor of Arts in English
University of North Carolina Wilmington

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Bachelor of Arts in English

Wilmington, USA

BA

English

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor of Arts in English focuses on developing critical thinking, analysis, and communication skills through the study of literature, writing, and language. This program emphasizes reading diverse texts and understanding their cultural contexts. Students engage in writing workshops to enhance their creative and academic writing abilities.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various fields such as education, publishing, journalism, content creation, marketing, and public relations. The skills gained also prepare students for graduate studies in English or related disciplines.

As an English major at UNCW, you will graduate with a broad foundation in critical and creative thinking, oral communication, technical writing and editing and literary analysis, skills that will prepare you for employment in a wide variety of fields as well as for advanced academic studies.

Our wide-ranging English program will provide you with an exceptional academic experience grounded in critical inquiry, creativity and application.

We offer three robust curriculum tracks in literary studies, professional writing and teacher licensure.

Our graduates have pursued careers as entrepreneurs, technical writers, authors, foreign and civil servants, reporters and editors, teachers, professors, website developers, lawyers and health care professionals.