BA in English in Malibu United States | Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University's English program emphasizes writing and rhetoric, literary analysis, and digital humanities, equipping students with strong communication abilities, linguistic insight, and heightened ethical and global perspectives. English majors develop the innovative thinking and analytical abilities valued across media, tech, and corporate sectors.

The education track prepares future middle and high school English teachers through a combined bachelor's degree and teaching credential program. As a subject-approved pathway, it exempts students from CSET requirements.

The literature concentration explores British, American, and world literatures alongside critical theory and digital humanities. This option suits aspiring college instructors, secondary educators, or professionals needing advanced research and writing capabilities. Graduates pursue graduate studies in English or enter fields like law and library science.

The writing and rhetoric specialization readies students for publishing careers, writing-focused professions, or advanced study in composition/rhetoric programs and professional degrees such as law.