Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [English] From Saint Peter's University

The achievement of the mission depends on the skills identified as goals by the  programme delivered by Saint Peter's University:

• To instill a lifelong appreciation for literature as an expression of cultural and ethical values.

• To foster an appreciation for a variety of cultures and ideas.

• To promote critical thinking.

• To encourage close and critical reading.

• To develop effective writing skills.

• To develop clear speaking skills.

Careers

English Department graduates are employed in a wide range of careers: including teaching, journalism, and publishing, of course, but also public relations, banking, law, acting, and business management.  

A major or minor in English enhances one’s academic program by strengthening writing and analytical skills and providing a valuable background in the ideas and values-both eternal and contemporary-that literature expresses and which society needs.