Bachelor of Arts in English - Journalism and Professional Writing

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

As an English major, you will acquire skills in writing, critical thinking, research and analysis that are highly marketable in the workforce Sharpen your writing, reading and research skills with UMass Lowell’s Bachelor of Arts in English degree. Our supportive department offers small classes and faculty mentorship. Dive into internships, write for student publications or work on theatre productions. You’ll build a portfolio and gain professional experiences that set you apart. A degree in English can lead to diverse careers, including publishing, media, teaching, law or graduate study. You'll graduate prepared to think clearly, write persuasively and succeed. Study the ways in which writing and communication impact a digital world. With the journalism and professional writing concentration, you'll prepare to work in fields like journalism, editing and publishing, environmental writing, marketing, technical communications and digital content creation. Our program boasts an outstanding faculty who study and practice in many different areas of writing. They offer coursework and support undergraduate research in everything from cutting-edge writing technologies to consequential social movements, pursuing the most enduring questions about how writing can and should shape the world.

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