Careers in English
What will you do with your English degree?
A degree in English can prepare you for many careers. Our students gain not only essential professional skills but also life skills, including skills in oral and written communication, critical and analytical thinking, and research—just to name a few. Read a short interview with one of our alumni to learn more about possible careers.
Co-op for English students
Co-op helps you start building your career while you're still at university. It's designed to work around your academic courses, so you'll complement what you're learning in class with practical workplace experience.
Co-op enables you to try out a range of jobs before you graduate; gain work experience and skills; and make connections with employers. And you get paid for the experience! Over half of UVic co-op students graduate with a job offer.
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Some career options for English graduates
- Communications coordinator
- Community outreach worker
- Curriculum planner
- Editor
- Entrepreneur
- Government/public service
- Human resources coordinator
- Librarian/archivist
- Market researcher
- Program manager
- Proposal writer
- Social media manager
- Student services
- Teacher/instructor
- Technical or creative writer