UVA English Department ranked among top 10 in nation

February 11, 2015

USA Today College ranks the University of Virginia’s English Department as one of the top ten places to get an English degree in the country. Citing outstanding programs and faculty, USA Today notes that students at UVa “have the opportunity to develop their understanding of their chosen field through cross-disciplinary coursework and discussion-based classes […] The classes expose students to the literary classics, while strengthening critical reading and writing skills.” Graduates of the English Department continue to succeed after college as well: they "are proficient in analyzing and interpreting a variety of texts and have the ability to express themselves thoughtfully and concisely. UVa English majors have gone on to find positions in government, business, law and more."