Welcome!
As they say, ‘hard writing makes easy reading’. So whether you’re working on your doctoral thesis, the great American novel (or viral video), or a simple email to the boss, your success (and often times your future) is based on how well you can communicate your thoughts.
However, much like finding a laconic Faulkner piece, that’s usually easier said than done. And much like starting sentences with conjunctions and using clichés like ‘easier said than done’, the rules abound for well written, articulated prose.
This UCD Bachelor of Arts in English Writing program prepares you for a lifetime of witty banter and concise chronicles with courses that cover core composition, grammar, style, fiction, technical writing and everything in between.
Why This English Writing Program?
This unique and versatile program focuses on a skill that crosses over into almost every career endeavor (and life goal) AND has virtually no online competition. So besides enhancing your skills and pursuing your dreams, you'll have more time to yourself and won't have to adhere to unyielding course schedules.
If you plan on going into the business world, this program will also prepare you with such skills as:
- Writing grant proposals
- Completing product reports
- Designing "how-to" manuals for a new product release
Program Requirements
If you're majoring in writing, you must present a total of 39 credit hours for the major (excluding ENGL 1010,1020, 2030 applied toward the core curriculum). Of that total, 27 hours must be earned in upper-division courses. You can start the process by checking out the Instructions and Requirements page for applying to UCD.
"What about after I graduate?"
The Department of English’s Writing program offers you the knowledge and skills necessary to write well in a number of contexts:
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Nonprofit organizations
- Academia/ education
- Writing (Journalism, literature, Film studies, etc.)
- Medicine, Law, Business, etc.
Take the Next Step
If you are interested in receiving specific information on this program, request your own
personalized information packet about this English Writing program. If you're ready to get started, you can take the next step and
begin the application process.