• As an English major, students will develop superior communication skills and an excellent background in critical thinking. Students will also learn to conduct research, analyze information and deliver effective arguments in writing.
  • Students who major in English have unlimited career options. Many students prepare for a career in teaching. The major also provides excellent preparation for professions that draw upon skills in verbal analysis, critical thinking and communication such as journalism, publishing, advertising, technical writing, library science, business and government. Others pursue graduate or professional degrees. Recent UC Davis graduates are attending law school, medical school or graduate school in English or related fields.