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Bachelor of Arts - English and Literary Studies

Australia

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What will I learn?

In English and Literary Studies, we take the imagination seriously. We address the creative texts societies produce and ask what they mean. From Shakespeare to Netflix, and from critical theory to creative writing, English and Literary Studies offers units that look at the exciting ways in which literature works in a newly globalised world.

This is a diverse and vibrant major that gives students the opportunity to tailor their learning according to their interests and career pathway, from creative writing and performance studies, to the rich history of the western literary tradition.

Course Structure

Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.

Why study this course?

English and Literary Studies develops the valuable skills employers look for, such as analytical thinking, creativity, problem solving and the advanced ability to communicate

Expand your understanding of life, ethics, different cultures and our changing society

Challenge yourself and open your mind to new ideas

English and Literary Studies at UWA has a proud history of developing world-class, award-winning authors

Students have the opportunity for work placements with the internationally renowned journal, Westerly, which has been edited in the department since 1956 and is one the oldest literary publications in Australia

You'll learn to

interpret a wide range of texts in a variety of historical and cultural contexts

be innovative and creative

research, synthesise and present information

communicate clearly in written and oral forms

exercise critical reasoning and analysis

work effectively, both independently and in groups

Career Pathways

English and Literary Studies graduates are highly successful in obtaining careers from teaching to management, journalism to advertising and the public service, and in all aspects of cultural life. Many proceed from studies in English to specialised training in professions such as law, medicine, psychology, librarianship, education, publishing, journalism, industrial relations or theatre and media work.

Further Study

This major lays the foundation for further study at honours and postgraduate level.

Which department am I in?

School of Humanities

CRICOS

003005D

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
A$38,100.00 (US$ 25,143) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

3 February 2025, 30 June 2025

More details

Start date

24 February 2025, 21 July 2025

Venue

UWA Albany Centre

35 Stirling Terrace,

ALBANY,

Western Australia,

6330, ALBANY, Australia

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
A$38,100.00 (US$ 25,143) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

3 February 2025, 30 June 2025

More details

Start date

24 February 2025, 21 July 2025

Venue

Crawley Campus

35 Stirling Highway,

CRAWLEY,

Western Australia,

6009, PERTH, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).

English language requirements:

IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0

TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening

Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Students can set themselves apart with a globally recognised degree from a world top 100 university.

  • World-top 100 university - QS World University Rankings 2024
  • Rated 5-stars by Good Universities Guide 2023
  • 18 subject areas in world’s top 50 (QSWUR 2024 and ARWU 2022)

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