Writing: English, B.A.
McCausland College of Arts and Sciences
Writing is power. Even more so in a world where others are letting AI do it (less well) for them.
The Writing concentration in English lets you focus on a specific genre — fiction or poetry, say — or gain broad experience in a range of forms, including fiction, poetry, non-fiction, professional and digital writing. A great choice to pair with a second major or minor.
Program Highlights
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Small Workshops
Hone your craft, choosing from courses in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, rhetoric and professional writing.
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Award-winning Faculty
Work closely with inspiring teachers: renowned scholars and writers who care about your ideas, well-being and success.
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Flexibility
Sharpen your professional writing skills, explore your creative talents, or both.
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Highly Portable Skills
Impress employers in a range of fields by honing skills in communication, research, critical thinking, collaboration and more.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Writing
Composing clear and compelling written content for diverse audiences, contexts and platforms.
Analytical Reasoning
Breaking down complex problems or situations to identify patterns, connections and solutions
Argumentation
Constructing evidence-based arguments developed from logical and informed interpretation of credible sources
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Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Creativity
Thinking imaginatively, generating original ideas and expressing unique perspectives through art and innovation
Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Copywriter
- Editor
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Communication Specialist
- Teacher
Job Titles of Alumni
- Brand Strategist
- Editor-in-Chief
- Lawyer
- Public Relations Manager
- Multimedia Editor
- Social Media Manager
Workplace Settings
- Business
- Media and Communication
- Education
- Journalism and Publishing
- Law
- Library and Information Science
