1.1k Bachelor's degrees in Literature in North America

Comparative literature is an innovative major that encourages students to follow their passion for literature and its intersections with theory by venturing beyond national and disciplinary boundaries. Apply to the Comparative Literature BA program offered at New York University.

French and French Studies from Sewanee The University Of The South offers an exceptional opportunity to study and experience the rich literature and culture of the French-speaking world. 

English Literature from North Carolina Central University features English, American, African American, and world literatures, enhancing skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking and preparing students for the workforce, graduate schools, and professional schools.

The Theatre program at Miami University is committed to developing creative thinkers with artistic vision through a program that emphasizes the interplay between critical thinking and artistic practice.

The term Contemporary Critical Theory at Bard College at Simon's Rock has traditionally been identified with the critiques of modernity offered by Frankfurt School theorists, especially Theodore Adorno, Max Horkheimer, and Herbert Marcuse, but also Walter Benjamin.

Why study Literature at Missouri State University? Are you excited by big ideas and curious about the world around you? Do you want to find a meaningful career path instead of just a job? 

The Chinese major at Reed College combines thorough training in spoken and written Chinese language with the development of critical approaches to a broad range of Chinese cultural phenomena, including classical and modern literature, film, and popular culture, and underlying aspects of philosophical and social thought.

A Bachelor of Arts in Writing at Point Loma Nazarene University will allow you to pursue your passion for written communication and prepare for a lifetime of meaningful work.

A Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature at State University of New York at Geneseo situates literary and cultural production in an international perspective.  As a scholarly discipline and an undergraduate major, its focus is both particular works of literature, broadly defined, and literary history and theory. 

You’ve heard that good readers make the best writers. The English Literature program of St. Edward's University will help you discover how both reading and writing open doors to multiple career options and a meaningful life.

French and Francophone Studies majors and minors at Rhodes College are strongly encouraged to study abroad. The French Section offers students a spectrum of opportunities for immersion and study in a francophone country, whether for a summer, a semester, or an academic year. 

The Foreign Languages and Literatures programme at the University of Florida is a full-time Bachelor of Arts degree. This public study mode course lasts four years, offering deep immersion into global cultures and linguistics. Students develop professional fluency and cross-cultural expertise for diverse international careers.

At Washburn University, the literature faculty are well-regarded scholars who research, publish, and mentor English - Literature and Film Criticism students in their pursuits.

At English of Luther College, you won't just read books and write papers you'll investigate the world and live more fully through language.

The unique Professional Writing program at Taylor University trains students to be just that: professional writers. Professional Writing students learn the ins and outs of the publishing industry while broadening their writing skills across a variety of forms and genres.

The Spanish programme at The City University of New York offers a comprehensive BA degree. This public study mode course focuses on Iberian studies and literature, providing students with deep linguistic and cultural expertise. It is designed for those seeking a robust undergraduate education in a global language.

As a major in the Spanish program of Luther College you will develop stronger literacy and communication skills, greater awareness of human diversity, and a deeper understanding of your first language, all of which are essential building blocks for any career.

German at the Washington and Lee University offers both a major and a minor in German. Our German program consists of a vibrant mix of literature, language and culture studies.

The World Languages and Cultures program at Arkansas State University prepares you for a wide variety of employment opportunities as advanced level communication skills in French and Spanish complemented with international experience and global citizen skills are of essence in every career field in the 21st century.

The English, Literature program from Loyola University New Orleans is increasingly viewed as one of the pre-eminent departments at Loyola. For example, professors in the department swept the Faculty Excellence Awards, the first time a single department won all four awards in teaching, research, advising, and community service.