B.A. in English

120

Credit Hours

Showcase Your Skills

Showcase your work at conferences, events, & competitions

Transfer Credits

Transfer up to 75% of degree total to Liberty

Career-Focused Programs

Designed to help you gain the skills needed to succeed in your field

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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120

Credit Hours

Apply Now Request Info

Showcase Your Skills

Showcase your work at conferences, events, & competitions

Transfer Credits

Transfer up to 75% of degree total to Liberty

Career-Focused Programs

Designed to help you gain the skills needed to succeed in your field

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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Residential B.A. in English Program

Prepare for a wide range of career opportunities or graduate studies with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Learn essential writing and problem-solving skills that will be useful in further study, the workplace, and in life.

With a degree in English, you can pursue a career in a variety of fields including journalism, education, law, and others.

This degree is offered through the Department of English. See the full list of English Bachelor’s degrees and Master’s Degrees offered at Liberty, including the Master of Arts in English.

Academic Information for the English Major

Program of Study

Bachelor of Arts in English (B.A.)

Admission Requirements

View Liberty’s undergraduate admissions requirements

English Courses You Could Take

Expository Writing (ENGL 307)
Shakespeare (ENGL 322)
Modern Grammar (ENGL 333)
History of the English Language (ENGL 364)
Literary Criticism (ENGL 433)

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