Literature

As a literature major at Simmons, you will learn to write insightfully, read closely, and think critically. You’ll spark your curiosity through independent research, and develop skills that will serve you in your career and life. 

You’ll explore sophisticated understandings of literature. Our courses cover a diverse range of authors from the United States, Britain, the global south, and the world. You'll learn from award-winning faculty who are poets, novelists, literary scholars, and cultural critics. 

At Simmons, you’ll engage with individual and cultural values, ideas, debates, and insights woven into literature. You’ll gain knowledge of the English language and develop skills in critical analysis and creative expression. You'll grow as you build confidence as an independent thinker.

Internship Opportunities for Literature Majors

Our literature majors take advantage of internships in Boston and beyond. You'll have the opportunity to build your skills and resume and learn from mentors in their fields. 

Internship sites include:

• Charlesbridge Publishing
• The Actors' Shakespeare Project
• Make-a-Wish Foundation
• Brookline Center for the Arts
• Horn Book Magazine
• Candlewick Press
• Boston Ballet

What Can You Do with a BA in Literature?

Graduates from our Bachelor of Arts in Literature program are skilled at reading deeply, analyzing complex and sophisticated material, and communicating with clarity. These skills are always in demand.

Literature majors thrive in careers in law, publishing, advertising, business, government service, technology, public service, media, journalism, writing, and teaching.