Strengthen your voice. Tell stories that matter.
BVU’s English program helps you become a strong writer, thinker, and communicator. 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 Real
At BVU, your work does not stay in the classroom.
- Help produce FACES, a student-led literary and fine arts magazine
- Edit and publish work in Hot Dish, BVU’s online literary journal
- Build a professional portfolio through writing, editing, and publishing
- Gain experience in blogging and social media content creation
Learn by doing, from day one
You will not just study writing. You will practice it.
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 writing 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.
Tell Stories that Matter
Write your story. Share your voice. Shape what comes next.