English
Strengthen your voice. Tell stories that matter.
BVU’s English program helps you become a strong communicator and thinker. Through literature, writing, and creative expression, you will build the skills to share ideas, tell stories, and make an impact in any field.
Why study English at BVU
A BVU English degree develops your writing, communication, and critical thinking skills through personalized mentorship, experiential learning, and meaningful creative opportunities.
Award-Winning Faculty
Receive individualized mentorship from accomplished professors who know your goals.
Experiential Learning
Take advantage of funded internships, travel, conferences, and other professional opportunities.
Publishing Experience
Build your portfolio through hands-on work with student-run literary and campus publications.
Graduate & Career Preparation
Develop the skills and experience needed for graduate school and a wide range of professional careers.
Make Your Work Visible
At BVU, engage in opportunities to share your work
- Help produce FACES, a student-led literary and fine arts magazine
- Build a professional portfolio through writing, editing, and publishing
- Fund creative and analytical projects through Marjorie Holmes Award
- Collaborate with art and digital media students in narratives in entertainment media
Learn by doing, from day one
You will not just study books. You will become a critical thinker and writer.
Build skills in writing, literature, and analysis
Create, edit, and publish content across platforms
Complete advanced projects, internships, and a capstone
Real-World Experience
Turn your passion for the literary arts into real-world skills.
- Internships in publishing, media, and education
- Opportunities to present research and attend academic conferences
- Guest lectures and events with authors, poets, and industry professionals
Where Words Come to Life
BVU english graduates go far.
Where this degree can take you
Tanner Jensen, Class of 2019
Tanner helped publish Hot Dish, a BVU-sponsored literary magazine. He reviewed and made edits to fiction and poetry submissions from high school authors and learned the challenges many editors face when judging submissions. As a student, he also attended the Luther Writing Festival, where he explored what the world of writing looks like. These experiences prepared Tanner for post-graduation success.
Curriculum Highlights
Your coursework is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed for success in your field. Click here for complete program requirements and course descriptions in the Academic Catalog.
Meet the People Behind Your Program
Tell Stories that Matter
Write your story. Share your voice. Shape what comes next.