Department of English & Philosophy

English and Philosophy students gain real-world experience in Drexel’s Co-op program, the Drexel Publishing Group, Community-Based Learning courses, Study Abroad and more.

The Department of English and Philosophy at Drexel offers undergraduate majors including the BA in English and the BA in Philosophy as well as the BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. Undergraduate students who qualify can pursue accelerated programs including a BA in English and MS in Strategic and Digital Communication or a BA in English / JD in Law. In addition, our department offers the Creative Writing MFA degree program, plus a wide variety of career-relevant minor and certificate options.

Drexel English Degrees — English Degrees

Drexel Philosophy Degrees — Philosophy Degrees

Drexel Faculty in the Department of English and Philosophy — Faculty

Drexel's Literary Community — Our Literary Community

Experience Our Literary Community

When Madison Betts, BA english ’23 began her undergrad experience at Drexel in 2018, she thought environmental science was her future. So, it was a big surprise to her when, after trying creative writing, she discovered her passion for the craft and switched her major to English.

Now, Betts is a Creative Writing MFA student and says her English degree served as a solid foundation for the graduate program. She’s found that Drexel's literary community —both professors and peers— has been “a source of unwavering support, guidance and wisdom that has made all the difference.”

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Madison Betts, BA english ’23 began her undergrad experience at Drexel as an environmental science major. Now, Betts is a Creative Writing MFA student and says her English degree served as a solid foundation for the graduate program.

The Drexel Co-Op

Through Drexel's renowned cooperative education program, students embark on up to three, six-month periods of full-time employment, exploring their career options, strengthening their résumés and building a professional network in the process.

Learn more about the Drexel Co-Op Program

Community-Based Learning

From writing the life journal of a hospice patient, to exploring war stories alongside veterans, our unique Community-Based Learning courses allow students to gain a deeper appreciation for course material as they learn alongside our community.

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Drexel Publishing Group

Students interested in writing, editing and publishing can build their skills in those areas by working with the Drexel Publishing Group, which oversees The 33rd, Write Now Philly, and related projects. Students can also work with Maya, Drexel’s student-run, undergraduate literary magazine.

Recent News

The BA to MFA Experience: Finding a Community of Creative Writers at Drexel

At Drexel, creative writing students don't just study the craft—they foster a lifelong community of writers. Learn more through one student's experience from the BA in English prorgram through the MFA in creative writing program.
Meet Award-Winning Poet Daisy Fried at the Drexel Writing Festival

Award-winning poet Daisy Fried will join the Drexel Writing Festival on Tuesday, May 6 from 12:30–1:50 p.m. for a poetry reading and discussion.
Meet Bestselling Author Jamie Brenner at the Drexel Writing Festival

Jamie Brenner's next novel, The Weekend Crashers, is slated for publication on November 4, 2025. She will join the Drexel Writing Festival on Friday, May 2 from 1–2 p.m. for a reading and discussion. Learn more in this Q&A.
$25,000 Gift Supports Scholarships for MFA in Creative Writing

Thanks to a recent gift from Robert “Rob” Silverman, BS ’69, Drexel’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program will be more accessible to the next generation of writers. The MFA program’s work toward fostering creativity and excellence in writing inspired Silverman’s gift, which pledges $25,000 over the next five years to fund MFA Merit Scholarships.
College of Arts and Sciences Launches Innovation Incubator for Faculty Collaboration

The Arts and Sciences Innovation Incubator brings together faculty members in diverse areas of expertise to collaborate on research projects that find creative ways to address some of our society's most challenging obstacles.