About Us
Discover your passions – and the means to express them. Our outstanding faculty will guide and mentor you as you open new doors into modern and classic literature, poetry, film studies, creative and professional writing, journalism and more.
At a Glance
Your future may hold a career in a field directly related to the study of English – work as a writer, editor, teacher, journalist, filmmaker, game producer, technical or corporate communicator, or CEO. Degrees in English can prepare students for law or medical school, as well as for work in the nonprofit sector.
As an English major or minor, you will learn to think critically and expansively, to understand the strong links between the humanities and contemporary digital technologies, and to express yourself clearly – and powerfully.
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Academic Offerings
We offer six major concentrations for students pursuing a degree in English, eight minors that can enhance your undergraduate education and three graduate courses of study.
Our students excel in the classroom and far beyond. They write – and often publish – poetry, plays, short stories and other works of fiction and nonfiction. They make films. They land internships with businesses, nonprofits and government groups. They study abroad, exploring – to paraphrase Shakespeare – a brave new world.
Undergraduate Degrees
Graduate Degrees
Our department also supports NC State’s outstanding Ph.D. in Communication, Rhetoric and Digital Media program.
Our Faculty are World Leaders
Our faculty offer a diverse range of expertise that will spark your passion. From unraveling the mysteries of Shakespeare to extracting biological clues from ancient texts, our scholars open doors to the past and direct you to new horizons.
We’re also home to a talented group of novelists and poets, whose works inspire and captivate audiences worldwide. With their guidance, you’ll explore the art of storytelling and find your own voice.
Meanwhile, our technical and professional communicators are at the forefront of innovation, tackling pressing issues like responsible artificial intelligence. Join us and embark on a journey where literature, creativity and communication converge to shape the future.
Outstanding Alumni
