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The UMass Lowell English Department offers an intensive, varied program for majors, blending core academic principles with chances for scholarly work, creative expression, public involvement, and hands-on learning, opening doors to diverse career options and advanced studies. Our five specialized tracks foster analytical, interpretive, and compositional abilities that benefit English graduates long after college. With intimate class settings, students enjoy dynamic education, collaboration with classmates, and mentorship from distinguished faculty who are active scholars, authors, and creatives contributing to numerous literary and cultural movements.
Pursuing an English degree equips you with sought-after workplace competencies in composition, analysis, investigation, and interpretation. The English B.A. at UMass Lowell includes instruction in analytical reading, academic inquiry, written communication, and artistic pursuits. Students select from four focus areas, each preparing them for numerous professional possibilities.