English Literature Degree

Is an English Language and Literature Online Degree right for you?

If you have a passion for reading and writing, turn it into a career with Southern New Hampshire University’s BA in English Language and Literature online degree program. Gain the communication and research skills needed in the workplace today. Learn to think critically and write effectively.

The BA in English Language and Literature online degree opens up several career possibilities beyond the traditional roles of writers and teachers. English Language and Literature majors also go on to become lawyers, politicians, marketing communication professionals, historians, museum curators, and nonprofit directors, just to name a few.

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Why an English Language and Literature online degree at SNHU?

As a private, nonprofit accredited university, SNHU focuses on ensuring you learn the necessary skills you need to succeed.  Whether you enroll in the English Language and Literature online or at any of our five regional campuses, you will benefit from all the SNHU has to offer:

• Small classes, which allow for lively and interactive learning.
• Quality education at one of the most affordable tuition rates available.
• High quality instruction from our English Department Faculty.
• SNHU's main campus is located in the heart of New England, the birthplace of American literature.
• On location students often benefit from visits to historic literary sites such as Walden Pond.
• Professors and instructors who actively involved in their student success.
• Accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
• Sigma Tau Delta: The International English Honors Society

Amoskeag

Amoskeag, the journal of Southern New Hampshire University, is published every spring, and features fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, photos and artwork.

English Language and Literature Program Outcomes

The program includes an extensive overview of American and British literature and a sampling of world literature. You'll also be required to take courses in linguistics, grammar, advanced nonfiction writing and the works of Shakespeare. Optional courses include Greco-Roman and medieval literature and writing workshops in poetry, fiction, journalism and drama.
A BA in English Language and Literature degree prepares students to do more than just teach and write.  Our English Language and Literature program is designed to give students a broad set of skills that translate into virtually any field. This includes:

• Effective written and oral Communication skills – You'll learn how to develop, craft and present ideas and stories that help you convince, persuade and educate
• The ability to think critically and creatively – Discover how to uncover and dissect various viewpoints in order to create new concepts and stories
• A broad knowledge of literary classics – Gain a unique perspective and understanding of the world by reading, evaluating and discussing literature that's influenced society
• Proficiency in research strategies – Learn proven techniques for pinpointing and analyzing information that helps you build support for your ideas and opinions

English and Language Literature Employment Opportunities

ELL’s strong emphasis on writing, research and critical analysis, opens up a world of options after graduation. ELL majors will go on to become teachers, lawyers, corporate communications executives, consultants, historians, advertising and public relations specialists, and more.

Career Resources:

The Write Jobs
Journalism, Media, Publishing, Technical and Medical Writing Jobs
 
Occupational Outlook Handbook
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics – Writers and Editors

Nation Job
Advertising and Media Jobs

Visit our Career Development Center online to learn more about career opportunities in English Language and Literature.

Detailed information about the English Language and Literature Program

Transfer of Credit

If you are a student who wants transfer to SNHU or simply want to finish what you’ve  started, we try to make transferring as easy as possible. We will accept up to 90 transferred academic credits and we automatically complete an official credit evaluation as part of the application review process.
Request an unofficial preliminary transfer credit evaluation to see how many of your credits will transfer

English Language and Literature Online Curriculum

Completing an ELL degree online or through one of our campuses equips students with a multitude of skill sets a world of career options.