WHAT DO I DO WITH A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE?
A Bachelor of Arts Degree is versatile. Graduates are employed in almost every industry and every company in North America.
When employers are hiring, they are interested in the skills attained through university study. Examples include:
 Writing (an essential in the work world)
 Preparing and presenting presentations
 Presenting yourself as a competent, articulate potential employee
 Accomplishing an outcome through team work
 The ability to start something and complete it (i.e.-a university degree)
 A broad understanding of the history and framework of our society
 Knowledge and understanding of our culture
 Knowledge and understanding of history and culture of other countries and peoples
 Self-confidence
 Self-discipline
 The ability to communicate with anyone—anywhere, in any form—using any format
 Research skills
WHAT DO I DO WITH AN ENGLISH DEGREE?
English major skills:
 Influencing and persuading
 Presenting alternative points of view
 Understanding grammar and sentence structure
 Problem solving
 Clarifying ideas
 Creative writing
 Editing written materials
 Communication skills which can be used in public presentation, writing and with the use of technology
 Knowledge of researching techniques
 The ability to read and interpret difficult prose
As learning is life-long, some careers which are related to an English Degree require additional training. This may involve weekend, evening or part-time courses; further education where the employer may provide support by allowing time or offering finances to assist you; distance learning; or full-time college or university studies. In any case, the Bachelor’s degree is a starting point.
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People who have a BA degree in English (including Concordia alumni) have pursued careers in the following list.
(Note that this list is not entirely comprehensive. There are other options which may not be mentioned.)
Writing/ Publishing
 Book editor
 Narrator
 Journalist
 Publisher
 Proofreader
 Speech writer
 Author (creative writing, novels, nonfiction)
 Publishing assistant
 Manuscript reader
 Book critic
 Playwright
 Scriptwriter
 Poet
Media/ Arts
 Editor (magazines, newspapers, film, video)
 Foreign correspondent
 Critic (film, theatre, music, dance, art, fashion, restaurant, etc)
 Documentary producer (film, radio, television)
 Film researcher
 Radio and television reporter
 Producer: film, television, radio, music
 Webmaster
 Web designer
 Actor, humourist/comedian
 Public speaker
Education
 Curriculum designer
 Teacher (early childhood, elementary, secondary, adult)
 English as second language teacher
 Education upgrading teacher
 Teacher-reading specialist
 University or college professor
http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/occinfo www.jobfutures.ca
http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/index.htm
http://www.uleth.ca/ross/ces/majors.html
http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/counselling/resources/to_do.html
Business
 Consumer relations researcher
 Lawyer
 Customer service representative
 Advertising account executive
 Administrative assistant
 Executive assistant
 Sales accounts executive
 Marketing specialist
 Market researcher
 Media buyer
 Call Centre supervisor
 Loan officer
 Management trainee
 Account executive
 Real estate agent
 Recruiter
 Communications officer
 Communications consultant
 Event planner
Non Profit Organizations/ Government
 Public relations representative
 Museum interpreter
 Fundraiser
 Volunteer manager
 Coordinator in the Human Services agencies
 Media consultant
 Human resources manager
 Religious/pastoral leader
 Politician
 Political campaign worker
 Assistant to MLA or MP
 Researcher for government ministries
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