Offering studies from Chaucer to Adichie, postcolonial writers to filmmakers, Shakespeare to African American literature, the English major immerses students in the literary arts. The English major fosters the so-called “soft” or essential skills—adept written and oral communication, critical and creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, understanding of diversity—that all employers highly value. Our majors have gone on to successful careers in everything from law, business, advertising, publishing, teaching, and advocacy, to medicine and anthropology.
Some English classes offer service opportunities with our community partners in Baltimore. Students frequently collaborate with faculty to pursue and sometimes to publish independent research. We encourage students to take advantage of Loyola’s study abroad program to study world literatures. We offer internship support. Our majors frequently pick up minors or a double-major, in disciplines including Biology, Psychology, Communication, Economics or Business. Interdisciplinary majors with Business, Writing, and Communication are also a popular option.
The question is not “What can you do with an English major?” It’s “What can’t you do with an English major?”
Shakespeare, Milton, Romanticism, Victorian Lit, Poetry, Fantasy Fiction, the Great American Novel, World Lit—we've got it all! Check out our course offerings.
Welcome, English majors and minors! Contact us if you have any questions about the program or the department.
Learn more about English major career options
The English major is among the most flexible programs of study at Loyola. Because
of its scope and flexibility, the English program can prepare majors and minors for
a variety of careers. In the past, our majors have pursued careers in teaching, journalism,
business, law, library science, textbook production and marketing, and technical writing.
What do English Majors do?
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