English is an undergraduate major in colleges and universities, which belongs to foreign language and literature major. The basic study period is four years, and the bachelor of arts degree is awarded.

The subject foundation of this major includes foreign linguistics, foreign literature, translation studies, ethnic and regional studies, comparative literature and cross-cultural studies, and it has interdisciplinary characteristics. It can also be combined with other related majors to form a compound major to meet the needs of social development.

This major trains applied compound talents with solid English language foundation, rich English language and cultural knowledge, proficient English language skills, high language application ability, research ability and professionalism, good ideological and political quality, rigorous style of study and innovative spirit, and can further engage in academic research in English language, literature, translation and other related fields.

English is an undergraduate major in colleges and universities, aiming at cultivating English professionals and compound foreign language talents with good comprehensive quality, solid basic foreign language skills, solid professional knowledge and ability, so as to meet the needs of China's foreign exchange, national and local economic and social development, various foreign-related industries, foreign language education and academic research.

English majors mainly study the basic theories and knowledge of English language, literature, history, politics, economy, diplomacy, social culture and other aspects in English-speaking countries such as Britain and the United States. They have received good English listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation training, mastered certain scientific research methods, and have the professional level and good quality and ability in translation, research, teaching and management.