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Introduction
Studying literature opens up worlds and times beyond our experience, helping us understand and reflect on our own history, society, and identity. It builds core skills for study, career, and daily life.
Overview
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What will my study involve?
- Learn how to analyse texts, write clearly and creatively, debate and critique effectively, and how literature adapts to cultural and historical influences.
- Chance to create your own fictional or non-fictional works, from poetry to novels to essays in a variety of different courses.
- Alongside courses on the novel, theatre, and 20th century literature, we also offer courses in fields such as children’s literature, human-animal studies, and popular fiction (including science fiction, horror, and fantasy).
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Courses
English major
For the major in the Bachelor of Arts, complete the following courses:
100-level
- ENGL102 Great Works OR ENGL103 The Outsider
- One 100-level ENGL course (or above)
200-level
- Three 200-level ENGL courses (or above)
ENGL201 The Essay and Beyond: Creative Non-Fiction is recommended.
300-level
English minor
For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health, Product Design, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:
- 75 points in 100 to 300-level ENGL courses, with at least 45 points above 100-level
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Career opportunities
Reading, analysing, and critiquing skills are useful in a huge range of occupations, including journalism, law, communications, publications, and even digital spaces. University studies may open the way towards creating your own works and becoming a published author.
Career pathways could include:
- digital media and communications
- reporting
- publishing and editing
- advertising and content writing.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in English.
