Why study English writing at Washburn?

As a Washburn writing student, you’ll work with faculty members who are widely published, and award-winning writers. Whether your interest is fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry, you’ll have a mentor from the beginning. Your rigorous coursework will provide a strong foundation in the basics of all forms of writing, as well as the opportunity for advanced practice in your areas of choice. A strong survey of literature will further your knowledge and exposure to a variety of story forms.
Career Forecast Growing OutlookExperience: 100 percent of writing graduates gain editing and publishing experience.on campus
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What sets Washburn English apart?

  • Washburn writing students get published. Your faculty mentor can help you learn the ropes as you pursue your goals.
  • You’ll be eligible for some of the more than $42,000 in scholarships awarded by the English Department each year. There also are paid positions available if you want to tutor English.
  • Create something meaningful: You can help produce the Inscape literary magazine, help plan the Literature Festival for children in grades 5-12 from across Kansas, and your work can contribute to the field at conferences.
  • Study abroad opportunities are encouraged!
  • English majors have a strong and active community on campus. Join in as soon as you get to Washburn.
  • Internship opportunities are rich and varied. Work with your advisor early so you can tailor your experience to your interest.

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Admissions scholarships

Washburn University offers generous scholarships based on your interests, career aspirations, community service and academic success.

English department scholarships

The English Department offers a variety of scholarships that English majors are automatically considered for.

Tuition and fees

Courses in this degree program are offered at the Traditional Undergraduate rate.

Financial aid

Washburn University offers generous undergraduate financial aid, including scholarships and grants.

Tuition waiver programs

If you don’t currently live in Kansas, learn about our Tuition Waiver programs that may qualify you for in-state tuition.

Apply to Washburn by filling out the undergraduate admissions application and enroll to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in English with an emphasis in writing.

It is common to declare a major in English at enrollment and then determine your specific interest. Join student organizations your first semester to get the most of the opportunities available.

The Inscape literary magazine capstone course (EN384: Publishing Lab) is the capstone course for writing emphasis students. You’ll work as a team to curate, edit, design and publish Inscape. The magazine features quality works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and visual arts from across the country.

Washburn Career Engagement and our robust internship program will help you be career-ready at graduating. Among Washburn English graduates, 27 percent go on to graduate or professional school directly.
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Inscape Literary Magazine

Students in EN384: Publishing Lab, the capstone course for the writing emphasis, will edit and compile the literary magazine Inscape. The magazine features quality works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and visual art from across the country.

Set for Success

CAREER FORECAST: growing outlook
Your opportunities as an English Writing major range from careers in traditional or digital media and publishing to advertising, marketing, public relations, administration, and beyond. Your salary will vary depending on your role and industry, but the skills of an English major are in demand.

Qualities for success

Creativity

Curiosity

Desire to improve your own work, and ability to incorporate constructive feedback

Interest in how language is used to represent the human experience

Student/Faculty ratio

15:1 English

Employers want your skills

Strong writing ability

Critical thinking

Analytical reasoning and research

Information literacy

Commitment to understanding a variety of perspectives

GET IN TOUCH WITH Department of English

English Department
Morgan Hall, Room 237
Washburn University
1700 SW College Ave
Topeka, KS 66621

Phone & Email
Phone: 785.670.1441
english@washburn.edu

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