The English Department at the University of Denver prepares students to be independent and enlightened readers and writers. Our English majors acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to think creatively and communicate effectively in a variety fields and professions.

Here at DU, you'll find that studying English will take you in new directions.

Work With Innovative Faculty

Our faculty includes writers, critics, and scholars who regularly publish with the best journals and presses. They come to DU from around the world to work with our students.

Get Personal Attention

Classes rarely include more than 15 students. English majors have the chance to work one-on-one with some of the best writers and literary scholars in the country.

Explore and Create

We believe the study of literature can lead to exciting discoveries about our deepest ideas and values.  Our students learn to think imaginatively and develop the kind of creative abilities that will allow them to grow and flourish as individuals.

Creative Writing

We have the second oldest doctoral creative writing program in the U.S.  Our graduates produce some of the most original and accomplished writing in the country.

What's Happening

New Faculty Books:  Hesse, Kiteley, Hunt, Ramke . . .  Read more . . .

• Winter 2010 Department Course Descriptions
• Fall Readings 2009