Bachelor of Science in English and Professional Writing

With a bachelor’s in English and Professional Writing degree from University of Bridgeport, you’ll be prepared to enter a dynamic workforce with endless career opportunities. You’ll learn effective oral and written communication skills and master concepts critical to your professional success, such as reading comprehension, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. When you graduate, you’ll be confident in your ability to achieve a rewarding career in writing, editing, content creation, and more. The skills you gain when pursuing a degree in English and Professional Writing are not exclusive to the literary field. You’ll become well-versed in the world of communication and develop the critical thinking skills needed to excel in your professional career. The ability to write and speak effectively, as well as express creative ideas in a clear, concise manner, are integral to building a successful workplace culture beyond the classroom. Graduates of UB’s bachelor’s in English and Professional Writing degree program go on to have rewarding careers as copywriters, content creators, marketing professionals, and communication experts at companies of all sizes.

Academic records For applicants who have not yet received their secondary or high school certificate/diploma Submit official/notarized/certified/or attested copies of ALL senior secondary/high school records. This includes mark sheets, academic transcripts, final examination results, diplomas, and degree certificates such as Std. X (SSC), Std. XII (HSC), O Levels, A Levels, WAEC, CXC, IB, etc. For applicants who have attended any post-secondary institution (college/university) Submit official/notarized/attested/or certified copies of senior secondary/high school records (see above) and ALL post-secondary school (university/college) records. This includes mark sheets, academic transcripts, examination result, diplomas, and degree certificates. Failure to provide ALL academic records may result in denial of admission, admission and scholarship revocation, and/or refusal of transfer credit. A personal statement or essay Submit an original personal statement/essay (250-500 words) CLEARLY explaining why the particular academic program was chosen, what the degree will do for the applicant’s personal and career development, and how such a degree will help them to achieve future goals and aspirations. Please include professional plans for after the program is completed as well. A current passport copy Applicants currently in the United States planning to transfer their SEVIS record to University of Bridgeport must also submit a copy of their Visa showing their entry stamp and copies of all I-20s received. Applicants planning to bring dependents should also submit copies of their dependents’ passports, visas, I-20s, birth certificates, marriage licenses as well.