Welcome to the English Department

UMass Lowell's English Department is a dynamic community of faculty and students committed to the study of literature and culture, the practice of writing and the performance of theatre. 

Our Values

We value equity and inclusion, and stress critical reading, rhetorical awareness and process-based writing as ways of engaging with cultural, social and political realities in informed, meaningful and nuanced ways. 

Expert Faculty 

Well versed in both teaching and research, our faculty is committed to transformational education that allows our students to excel and to pursue their goals and ambitions. Small class sizes and highly personalized advising enhance student learning and performance by allowing for a great deal of individual attention from our expert and nationally recognized faculty.

Career Flexibility

An English degree is one of the most versatile degrees in the humanities. Our majors pursue a wide array of career paths in the editing and publishing industries, law, journalism, teaching, creative writing, advertising and marketing, professional and technical writing and work with a range of cultural organizations including theatres, libraries, museums and non-profit organizations. 

Community-Based Experiential Learning

The English Department is committed to community and public engagement. Our longstanding relationships with companies and organizations in the region allow students to gain hands-on experience in the fields that interest them through service learning, internships and other experiential opportunities. Many of our graduates are hired by the organizations at which they intern.

Join Us!

We invite you to sample what we have to offer as a department and join us in our explorations.