Jobs for English majors: What you can do with an English degree
<p>When you major in English, your professional options are endless. From arts and entertainment to politics and activism, to exploring outer space or creating your own fictional fantasyland, a degree in English can provide you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a wide range of career paths.</p>
<p>After earning a bachelor’s in English, UW-Whitewater graduates pursue creative writing careers, establish themselves in editorial positions, begin on the path toward publishing or become English teachers. Here’s just a sampling of positions:</p>
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<li>Marketing writer</li>
<li>Proposal writer</li>
<li>Copyeditor</li>
<li>Production editor</li>
<li>Technical writer</li>
<li>Science writer</li>
<li>Communications director</li>
<li>Project manager</li>
<li>English teacher</li>
<li>Index creator</li>
<li>Language translator</li>
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<p>Our students are also novelists, screenwriters, poets, essayists and editors.</p>
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