English Literature

Let the Bachelor of Arts (English Literature) foster your passion and develop your skills in forming critical arguments, conducting research, and documenting evidence. This major will encourage you to be analytical and to develop a clear and expressive writing style in a range of modes.

You will examine both the great texts and innovative and contemporary works of poetry, prose, drama, film, new media and critical essays while learning skills in analysis, critical thinking and developing high-level communication skills.

An enjoyment and appreciation of literature will give you the ability to develop this into an interest in books and reading as you move away from your studies and into your life. It will give you the confidence to approach and tackle new forms of books and writing.

Program structure

COMBINATION 1

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4 

plus 2 x 8-unit Majors16 

plus 1 x 4-unit Minor 4

or 4 x Electives

Total24 

COMBINATION 2

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4 

plus 1 x 8-unit Major8

plus 1 x 12-unit Interdisciplinary Major12

Total24 

COMBINATION 3

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4 

plus 1 x 8-unit Major8

plus 3 x 4-unit Minors

12

or another grouping of Minors and Electives

Total24 

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

EDC2200Indigenous Perspectives

HMT1000History of Western Ideas

HMT2000Ethical Issues and Human Rights

English Literature Major:

ENL1000Introduction to Literature

ENL1001Australian Stories

ENL2002Romanticism

ENL3000Modernism

ENL3004The Literary Canon: How to Read Great Books

ENL3005The Australian Novel 1975-2010

ENL3006The Art of Storytelling

HMT3001Independent Study Project A

 or

HMT3002Independent Study Project B

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2014 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.