English

The Mission of the Department of English is to preserve and produce knowledge about and to engage students with English-language texts (in written and other forms) and the cultures that produce them from Early Modern period to the present day and to involve students in the study and practice of writing and rhetoric in English.

For undergraduates, the department provides a flexible, intellectually challenging liberal arts experience that will serve as the basis for advanced study, for continuing self-development, and for meaningful employment. At the graduate level, the department enables students to engage in independent scholarly inquiry and impart knowledge about the continually evolving terrain of English literary and writing studies, including emerging areas such as new media and digital humanities.

Degrees Offered:

For undergraduates, the department provides a flexible, intellectually challenging liberal arts experience that will serve as a basis for advanced study, for continuing self-development, and for meaningful employment. Our courses span the range of American and English literature and writing studies, with particular expertise in American and transatlantic literatures (early and contemporary), writing studies, and digital humanities.

Job Titles

 

Academic Advisor*Librarian*
Admissions CounselorLiterary Agent
Brand StrategistMarketing Coordinator
Broadcast JournalistMedia Relations Specialist
Career Counselor*Paralegal
Communications ManagerPodcast Producer
Content ManagerProfessor*
Content StrategistProofreader
CopywriterPublic Affairs Specialist
Corporate Communications SpecialistPublic Relations Coordinator
Curriculum Designer*Publications Editor
DEI Communications SpecialistRecruiter
Digital Content ProducerResearch Assistant
Digital Marketing SpecialistScriptwriter
Editorial AssistantSEO Specialist
ESL Teacher*Social Media Manager
Event CoordinatorSocial Worker*
Fundraising ManagerSpeechwriter
Grant WriterTeacher*
Guidance Counselor*Technical Writer
Human Resource SpecialistUX Writer
Internal Communications CoordinatorVolunteer Coordinator
Lawyer*Web Content Editor
Legislative Aide

Positions that require additional education or training are indicated by an (*).

Job qualifications are based not only on degree program, but on skills and experience. Students should seek out as many experiential opportunities in their fields of interest as possible, including co-op and internships.

Employers

This is a limited sample of employers who have posted jobs on NUworks; please note, that they may not currently have positions posted.
Boston Globe MediaPenguin Random House
HubSpotSimon & Schuster
Museum of Fine Arts BostonTeach for America

Industries

This is a sample of the industries that often hire this major.
Advertising & MarketingHigher Education
CommunicationsLaw*
ConsultingMuseums & Cultural Institutions
Digital MediaNonprofit Organizations
EducationPublishing
Government & Public PolicyTechnology
Healthcare Communications

Internships and Co-ops

These sample titles can be used to research internship opportunities.

  • Communications Intern
  • Content Writing Intern
  • Editorial Intern
  • Marketing Intern
  • Public Relations Intern
  • Social Media Intern

To search for internship opportunities, log in to NUworks, Handshake, SimplyHired.com, Indeed.com, and other internship sites.

Students enrolled in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities may search their website Experiential Learning page for co-op and internship information.

Resources

The following resources include various websites and campus resources that will aid you in exploring this career field.

Websites for Career Exploration

Websites for Job Search

Campus Organizations

*For additional student organizations click here.

Professional Associations

Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professional networking opportunities.

Social Media

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