Honours (English Literature

Our Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (English Literature) degree will extend your skills and knowledge in English literature and develop your capacity for specialised study, research and scholarship at a higher academic level.

Focusing on critical and cultural theory, classical literature and film, this degree will allow you to explore the nature and operation of cultural institutions, and the cultural production of meaning. You will examine both the great texts and innovative and contemporary works of poetry, prose, drama, film, new media and critical essays while enhancing your skills in analysis, critical thinking and developing communication skills

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

1 x Major8

Total8

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses: 

ENL4000Critical Theory: Pure and Applied 

ENL4013Transnational Literature 

ENL4014The Madwoman and the Medusa: Women's Writing since the 19th Century 

HMT4001Honours Dissertation A1 

HMT4002Honours Dissertation B1

HMT4005Research Design

Footnotes

1 Two units.

Entry requirements

• 3-year Bachelor of Arts Degree or equivalent from a recognised institution
• GPA 5.0 or minimum credit
• Year 12 Senior Certificate 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.

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.

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