Choosing a Major

What can I do with my ENGLISH degree?

Employers of English Majors

• Newspapers, Magazines, Broadcast Media -
• Script Writing
• Trade, Professional or Consumer Publications
• Promotional, Advertising Agencies
• Colleges & Universities
• Organizations or Publications with Technical Focus
• Schools (with certification to teach)
• Business, Industry, Retailing, Banking
• Nonprofit Agencies
• Public Relations Firms
• Trade Associations
• Government
• Public Service Agencies

Related Occupations for English Majors

Some of these occupations may require additional education at Graduate or Professional schools. For information on training and qualifications needed for the specific occupations you are considering, consult the Occupational Outlook Handbook or other career guidance resources. Also, take advantage of other resources available at the Career Planning Office located on the first floor of the Strom Thurmond Student Center.

• Editor 
• Literary Agent 
• Administrative Assistant
• Magazine Writer 
• Reporter 
• Researcher/Pollster
• Manuscript Reader 
• Editorial Assistant 
• Author
• Education & Training Specialist 
• Marketing Writer 
• Scientific Writer
• Script Reader 
• Media Planner 
• Circulation Assistant 
• Freelance Writer/Consultant 
• Narrator
• Novelist 
• Mass Media Assistant 
• Fundraiser
• Speech Writer 
• Comedy Writer 
• Playwright
• Columnist/Commentator
• Poet 
• Talent Agent
• Copywriter 
• Creative Writer 
• Critic, Book/Art
• Crossword Puzzle Designer 
• Desktop Publisher 
• Documentation Specialist
• Proofreader 
• Public Speaker 
• Publicity Assistant
• Publisher 
• Publishing Assistant 
• Video Scriptwriter
• Technical Writer 
• Teacher Training Specialist

Preparing for a Job in English

• Select a wide variety of electives.
• Write for on-campus publications.
• Write and edit reports.
• Find part-time or volunteer work in campus or local library.
• Business courses may be helpful.
• Acquire computer skills, especially word processing and typing skills.
• Participate in school activities: debate team, literary club, student publications, government, alumni and admissions.
• Work at copy shop or campus print shop or bookstore.

RELATED MAJORS

• English

MAJOR COURSE GUIDES

The Major Course Guide for English is available at: english