On Campus
While pursuing an English degree, you will examine the deepest roots of language and note its features, characteristics, and changes throughout time. You will study the context and content of written and oral works such as pieces of prose and poetry, commentaries and speeches, and plays and films, discovering truths and commonalities within those eras. This program is ideal for students who enjoy literature, writing, and learning through spirited discussions.
English majors are able to organize thoughts and ideas and present them in a clear and effective way, making the degree highly valuable in professional settings. UNK English graduates have gone on to become teachers, writers, editors, and scholars, while others have entered careers in business, law, medicine, government, and the arts.
Students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney learn under award-winning faculty members who mentor, offer insight, and encourage scholarship and creativity. Students are also encouraged to grow outside the classroom through visiting artists and lecturers, workshops, national competitions, conferences, and student publications.
Credit Hours
General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.
Degree Received
English, Bachelor of Arts
Per Credit Hour
With the New Nebraskan Scholarship all undergraduate students pay in-state tuition
UNK’s new general studies curriculum requires fewer hours, eases transferring, and gives students greater flexibility in earning their degree. This reduced the general studies credit requirement from 45 hours to 30 hours. The 4-year class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward an English degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Consult with your academic advisor.
“The field of English is one that is uniquely inclusive. My focus - critical theory - allows for perspectives from all across the realm of academia. There’s never a dull moment in the English department, and I have been incredibly lucky to find myself in an environment dedicated to seeing me — and my fellow classmates — thrive and be successful."
ENGLISH Bachelor of Arts
Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that English graduates work for.
UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable university even BEFORE financial aid is awarded. You’ll quickly discover that no one works harder than UNK to reduce the cost of an education and provide the best value. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid for your English Degree Program
at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
