Bachelor of Arts in English

University of Houston

At UH, the English Department offers a vibrant and diverse array of courses, small class sizes in a variety of formats, and the opportunity to study classic texts as well as emerging trends in literature and criticism, creative writing, rhetoric and composition, and/or linguistics. A degree in English will surround you with students who are interested in the arts, history, politics, and languages as well as allow you to build close relationships with our dynamic faculty members.The classic liberal arts degree has long been valued in the United States as an excellent starting point for a wide range of professional paths. In our current economic era, which requires newly specialized forms of professional training, the English degree continues to serve as a portal to an array of career paths, from journalism and teaching to public relations and the law. Today, the English degree remains a way in which students can enrich their appreciation of life, society, and culture while simultaneously preparing for a variety of career paths requiring a capacity for critical thinking and lucid, well-organized writing.

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences