Bachelor of Arts, English

Explore English at Georgia Southern! Choose our flexible interdisciplinary degree where you will become an incisive, culturally responsive writer and critical thinker. You’ll learn how to effectively communicate with different audiences by skillfully interpreting language and producing engaging content.

Picture yourself in our online sophomore-level Pathways in English course, exploring diverse opportunities and fields within our major. This experiential learning adventure won't just be a class – it's your pathway to shaping a degree aligned perfectly with your aspirations. 

From there, our fully online BA lets you sample all we have to offer. Dive into the intricacies of storytelling, explore the subtle nuances of language, and engage in thought-provoking analyses of literary and professional media. Craft projects in courses across a range of disciplines: creative writing, cultural studies, film studies, linguistics, literature, professional & technical writing, and rhetoric & composition.

Finally, soar into your future with guidance from our Senior Portfolio course, refining your skills and creating standout portfolio pieces. You can even add a hands-on internship (online or at your location) to start building your professional network.

Admission requirements for students just completing high school are hosted on the University Admissions Page.

Transfer student information is hosted on the Transfer Student Admission page.

Adult and non-traditional students who have been out of high school for at least five years or your high school class graduated at least five years ago can find admission information detailed here.

Be sure to read all of the Academic Renewal Policy if you were previously enrolled in a University System of Georgia school and are returning to finish your degree.

For questions, please contact the Department of English:

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

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