College of Arts and Sciences
Since its founding almost 200 years ago, the English Department at The University of Vermont has prepared students to meet the challenges of a constantly changing and increasingly complex world.

Home to two majors (English and Film and Television Studies) and four minors (English, Writing, Reporting and Documentary Storytelling, and Film and Television), the Department focuses on the power of texts to shape ourselves and our surroundings.  

We have a vibrant community in the Old Mill building, with lounge and study space for our students and plenty of professors with open doors. Our well-equipped Film and Television Studies production labs are in the newly renovated Cohen building.  

In addition to informal connections, we offer compelling classes and a rich slate of special events, with private workshops and receptions with distinguished guests exclusively for English and FTS majors. 

ACADEMICS What Makes Us Special

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Community News

Our students, faculty and alumni are doing great things, linking the UVM campus to other communities, institutions, and audiences every semester. Check out their most recent accomplishments here.
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Fantastic Faculty

Our incredible instructors are passionate about the subjects they teach and get to know students personally in small classes. Even medium-sized classes are discussion-based, giving students not just knowledge but also a chance to form their own opinions.
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Events and Guests

Pursuing a career in English can offer a variety of enriching and fulfilling opportunities for professional and personal growth. The English Department is here to help students learn what they are passionate about and to provide guidance. Check out English careers in the news.

Programs

English

Bachelor of Arts • Undergraduate Minor

College of Arts and Sciences

program formatFormat: On-campus

Credit hours to graduate30 credit hours

Writing

Undergraduate Minor

College of Arts and Sciences

program formatFormat: On-campus

Credit hours to graduate18 credit hours

Reporting and Documentary Storytelling

Undergraduate Minor

College of Arts and Sciences

program formatFormat: On-campus

Credit hours to graduate18 credit hours

Film and Television Studies

Bachelor of Arts

College of Arts and Sciences

program formatFormat: On-campus

Credit hours to graduate31 credit hours

Film and Television Studies

Undergraduate Minor

College of Arts and Sciences

program formatFormat: On-campus

Credit hours to graduate15 credit hours

Literature, Media, Theory

Accelerated Entry into Master's Program

College of Arts and Sciences

program formatFormat: On-campus

English News

Meet Two Presenters from the 2026 English & FTS Student Symposium: English Major Emmet Moeykens and FTS Major Ella Ahrens

Sequels, Status and the Stories We Keep: James Fenimore Cooper at the Lisman Lecture Series

Sound Success: Four UVM Students Honored in NPR College Podcast Challenge

An Interview with Barbara Donohue: 14-Time Emmy Winner and UVM Alumna

Cartoonist and Author Alison Bechdel Visits UVM

 More English News