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Explore the essence of human language. Delve into literary studies across various historical eras, influential writers, artistic movements, thematic concepts, and literary styles. Hone your writing abilities across multiple formats while cultivating analytical reasoning, teamwork, and editing proficiency. English Department scholars can pursue extensive research at our top-tier R1 University, specializing in areas like literary analysis, linguistic studies, composition, rhetoric, and creative writing.
Career paths for English graduates
Our English Department facilitates student internships in regional organizations focusing on writing, editorial work, publishing, and business management. Alumni have launched successful careers in diverse fields including: Library science
News media, Publishing industry, Education, and Healthcare
To be admitted to an undergraduate degree program as a regular freshman student, you must be a graduate from an approved or accredited high school. You must have a 3.0 weighted GPA in the academic core courses in order to be admitted to the University of Nevada, Reno.
Verification of having met the English requirement through one of the following options: TOEFL score 61+; IELTS (must be academic version) with a score of 6.0+; Duolingo English Exam score 95+; Cambridge score of B2+.