Bachelor of Arts - English

In Saint Louis University’s English program, students engage the world of literature and the art of language. SLU's English majors do more than read great books; they encounter diverse perspectives and learn to read their place in the world. Award-winning English faculty train students to think critically and creatively, write with precision and style, and analyze how language shapes culture.

Through courses in literature, creative writing, and rhetoric, as well as personalized mentorship, Bachelor of Arts in English students reimagine what their futures might hold. SLU’s English alumni often credit the department’s emphasis on writing, analytical rigor, and creativity for their success in varied careers. Whether students wish to pursue law or education, marketing or medicine, an M.F.A. or an MBA, an English degree will help them get there.