University of Tampa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts in English provides broad grounding in literary history, language, criticism and writing while allowing students to shape a course of study toward law, business/service careers, graduate study in literature, or English teacher certification. Coursework reflects faculty research strengths and emphasizes close reading, analytic argument, and practical communication skills.

What you'll study

Students explore enduring cultural and identity questions through literature and language. Course offerings and topics include:

• American and global literatures
• Gender and sexuality
• Postcolonial literature
• History of literature
• Cultural studies
• Literary criticism and theory
• Linguistics and rhetoric

Faculty research areas that shape courses include ecocriticism, global Anglophone writing, critical race studies, postcolonial theory, and medieval and early modern cultures. The department supports student publishing and research experiences via classroom-integrated projects and campus publications.

Entry requirements

The programme page does not list specific admission criteria. Prospective applicants should consult the University of Tampa admissions office or the departmental web pages for current entry requirements, application procedures, and any certification prerequisites for teacher preparation.

Career prospects

Graduates have moved into a variety of professions and further study. Examples of career destinations and fields from recent alumni include publishing, newspapers, teaching, software consulting, cybersecurity, and positions at local and national law firms. Alumni have pursued advanced degrees at institutions such as the University of Florida, Oxford, University of Oregon, Indiana University, New York University, University of South Florida and Emory University.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The department highlights experiential learning, internships and student publications as avenues to build competitive CVs for scholarships, graduate fellowships, and employer funding. Students can also pursue campus roles—such as tutoring in the Saunders Writing Center—or submit work to student-run publications to strengthen funding or award applications. For specific scholarships and financial-aid options, contact the university's financial-aid office.