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English at Marquette
Learn more about what makes studying English at Marquette a valuable endeavor and an unforgettable experience.
Why English
Gain new insights into the many directions English undergraduate and graduate degrees can take you!
Get Connected!
Learn about the various ways you can connect to your Marquette English community before you graduate – and after!
Be Involved
Get involved at Marquette through departmental, campus-wide, national and international organizations. Our reach is far and wide!

Welcome to Marquette University’s Department of English!

Declare your Major or Minor
3 undergraduate major concentrations: Literature, Writing-Intensive English, and Language Arts
4 undergraduate minors: Literature, Writing-Intensive English, Creative Writing, and Literature of Diverse Cultures
Graduate Program
M.A. in British, American, and Global Anglophone Literatures
Ph.D. in British, American, and Global Anglophone Literatures
Department News
The English Department's Graduate Program was featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Read the article here.
The English Department is delighted to welcome Dr. Amina Gautier as the 2023-24 AMUW Women's Chair in Humanistic Studies. Dr. Gautier, who is an associate professor of English at the University of Miami and is a widely published scholar and writer, will teach an advanced fiction-writing workshop this coming year.
Check out our Faculty News to see our faculty's latest publications, presentations, activities, and awards.

We have a range of exciting offerings for Spring 2024. Check out our course descriptions here!

We are currently welcoming new PhD applications for a Fall 2024 start date. We are also accepting applications for ADP and MA programs in English.

Are you looking for career tips and wondering how you can use the skills you gain in your English courses after Marquette? Watch the recording of our recent alumni panel, "From Classes to Careers"!