The B.A. in English at Duquesne University provides an outstanding education in the liberal arts. Literary study, composition, and research skills are the bedrock of academic and professional excellence. As a student,  you have the flexibility to craft your degree around your personal and professional interests.

Aside from a major and minor in English, our undergraduate department also offers:

Upon graduation, students are prepared for a variety of career paths. Our students have gone on to:

  • Attend Law School
  • Attend Masters Programs in English and Creative Writing
  • Work in the Private Sector
  • Work for Non-Profits

As an English major at Duquesne, you will not only have the pleasure of engaging with a wide variety of literary texts and the satisfaction of meeting the rigorous intellectual challenges found in our coursework. You will also be preparing for your future in the workplace.

Contact for more info

John Fried

Associate Professor