Become a critical thinker, writer and speaker and an attractive prospect to employers with a degree in English language and literature from Southern New Hampshire University. SNHU's bachelor's degree in English language and literature prepares you for a wide variety of careers by giving you the skills you need to stay competitive. Beyond the traditional roles of writers and teachers, English majors also go on to become doctors, lawyers, corporate executives, museum curators, historians, consultants, politicians and much more. Course offerings include world literature, writing workshops, literary theory and Shakespeare.