What can you do with an English degree?

Answer 1

If you are talking "BA", one undergraduate degree is about the equivalent of any other. Concentrate on what you are interesting id doing, rather than what the degree will do for you. A friend went to Med School after getting a BA in music. Today, the BA is about what a HS diploma was a generation ago. If you are talking about a master's or phd, your career interests are probably a little more firmed up, and the advice is the same as above. The likely path seems to be academia, but you may have writing skills that you could use in any number of ways. Law, technical writing, journalism, politics, even entertainment. Or various kinds of research. In short, a Philosophy degree can prepare one for nearly any field imaginable -- as it is "the love of Wisdom." From the rigors of LOGIC, to the benevolence of ETHICS, the tenets of Philosophy form a sound foundation for pursuit of fields as diverse as: the 'hard' sciences - Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Geology and Astronomy too); the 'social/soft' sciences - Sociology, Psychology, and Anthropology; this does not even speak to all other 'humanities,' of which Philosophy is a part. It can definitely develop better 'critical thinking' skills, which can be applied, quite practically, in many fields. For instance, "Law" is an ideal choice for anyone who has developed skills of 'rhetoric'; the ability to effectively argue one's point/case/claim (as well as the justification for such claims) is at the very heart of legal proceedings.

Answer 2

There are plenty of options available for you after obtaining a degree in English. In school, you will learn/improve writing and communication skills. A lot of industries need people with this skills, and will be more than happy to have you working for them. I'm not saying they'll be lining up giving you offers, but if you list your English degree on your resume, hiring managers will be impressed.

You can pursue a career in writing (freelance or full-time), editing, publishing, government positions, including law, and being a teacher.

If you decide to only obtain a Bachelor's degree in English and decide to teach, you will only get opportunities to teach Elementary, Junior High/Middle School and High School. To teach at the collegiate level, you will be required to obtain at least a Masters, or preferably, a Ph.D.

Answer 3

Philosophy majors in a rigorous program learn how to think analytically, write effectively, and critically evaluate the merits of arguments. For this reason, a philosophy degree can be very valuable.

People with a bachelor's degree in philosophy can enter a wide range of fields: many are in executive, administrative and managerial positions which require the same analytical fortitude that the philosophy degree requires. Others are artists, broadcasters, writers and editors. Keep in mind, however, that philosophy tends to provide the bare-boned critical thinking foundation for these fields, and is most useful when combined with real world experience.


The vast majority of philosophy majors, however, go on to get graduate degrees in philosophy, education, divinity, or law. Philosophy is a particularly good major if you want to go to divinity school or law school, as critical thinking, and writing are the core skill set for both of these professions.

Answer 4

Philosophy majors are suited for jobs that require analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically and out of the box. Some of the common careers in philosophy are business, law, journalism, public administration, communication, education, public relations, etc.

Answer 5

There’s a common perception that an English major is not a foundation for a job as anything other than a teacher. An undergraduate degree in English doesn’t directly map to a specific job or occupation the way, say, a Business or Accounting major would. This isn’t a problem unique to English; it’s true for a number of humanities or liberal arts degrees that emphasize a broad range of skills and knowledge. But what an English degree does provide is a broad range of skills that relate to communicating. English majors are usually adept at writing, at interpreting writing, and are reliably good with verbal communication and understanding spoken and written language.

English majors receive a great deal of training and practice interpreting and integrating writing information so that they not only understand it themselves, they can communicate it to others verbally or in writing. That makes them particularly suited to jobs that require serious communication skills. Companies and small businesses both need employees who can express ideas or communicate information efficiently, clearly, and appropriately, whether in terms of communicating within the organization or between the organization and clients, customers or vendors.

English majors are often employed as writers, but they are frequently found working in marketing and sales, or in human resources, both of which are areas where communication is key. English majors are often especially effective writers in terms of marketing and public relations because they understand the emotional impact of words, and communicating verbally or in writing to persuade. You’ll often find English majors working quite successfully in retail, especially in the technology sector, or in bookstores, where being well-read is an asset, and a pathway to management positions. Publishers of all kinds, including magazines, newspaper and online publishers, frequently look for English majors. Be prepared for an entry level job, but remember, you’re accumulating skills and experience.

An English degree is often a step to another degree; English majors often go on to law school, medical school, or to graduate degrees, especially graduate degrees in psychology or library science. If you’re currently enrolled in school, and contemplating an English degree, you might consider an Internship in a company that has a need for employees with advanced communication skills, especially a publisher. Publishers frequently offer internships, which may be an excellent way for you to learn if publishing works for you.

Answer 6

One can get a job at any number of business, 7-11 is a favorite among those in philosophy.

Answer 7

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