Bachelor Degree in English Writing, Literature and Publishing

AUR's undergraduate BA in English Writing, Literature, and Publishing is a unique and comprehensive introduction to the professional world of writing and publishing

In an age where the written word is not only surviving but evolving — be it through the resurgence of physical bookstores, the proliferation of specialist publications, or the boom in digital self-publishing — the American University of Rome's undergraduate BA program in English Writing, Literature, and Publishing is your stepping stone into the modern world of writing and publishing.

Transform your love for the written word into a versatile toolkit. Our English Literature and Publishing degree teaches you how to craft narratives, convey information, and express ideas across both print and digital platforms.

Offering a comprehensive curriculum that bridges the gap between traditional print and contemporary digital media, we equip our students with the nuanced understanding and versatile skills they need to flourish in this dynamic literary landscape.

"The relaxed-chaos of Rome is really energizing, especially for students, while the individual attention you get at AUR is not something you will find in other universities. Working with Professor Colletta on my capstone project, the creation of a children's book, was an enlightening collaboration - one that truly inspired my passion for writing."

AUR Alumnus Rory Rohan Westerman

Spanning the rich tapestry of literary history to the intricacies of publishing in the digital age, the American University of Rome's Writing, Literature, and Publishing program offers an expansive education in the art and industry of the written word.

Our expert faculty guides students through diverse courses—from creative writing and magazine composition to literary theory and digital publishing—all while incorporating a variety of theoretical and cultural lenses. With a degree in Writing, Literature, and Publishing, you'll be well-prepared to breathe life into compelling stories of all kinds, shaping your own future in this ever-evolving field.

AUR's English Writing, Literature, and Publishing program offers a range of professionalizing writing & publishing opportunities

English Writing, Literature, and Publishing majors have outstanding opportunities to gain real-world learning experience both through direct content production and through opportunities to intern with leading publications and publishers. A few recent examples include:

• Writing, editing, and producing REMUS: The Literary and Art Magazine of the American University of Rome.
   
• Writing, editing, and producing LIT/PUB: The Creative Writing Magazine of The American University of Rome.
   
• Content production and editorial input for Rome's leading English-language publication, Wanted In Rome
   
• Gaining experience as journalists, and graduating with published work and a by-line, for newspaper, The Italian Insider.
   
• Writing, vodcasting, and social media content production for the Italian Golden Globe Awards.
   
• Interning as Communication & Content professionals with 2050 TO PEOPLE, a nonprofit association created to spread awareness and develop projects that focus on environmental and social sustainability.
   
• Gaining jounalism and content production experience with The Tupelo Quarterly (the online companion journal to Tupelo Press).