Overview

• The English Literature major fosters your passion for great writing and develops valuable skills in forming critical arguments, conducting research and documenting evidence. 
• Study in this area encourages you to be analytical and to develop a clear and expressive writing style in a range of modes. 
• Explore the great works of literature as well as innovative and contemporary works of poetry, prose, drama, film, new media and critical essays.
• Prepare yourself for the jobs of a changing world by building skills in forming critical arguments, developing cross-cultural understanding, and applying a clear and expressive writing style.

Further study

If you have competed a Bachelor of Arts, you can enhance your professional skills by choosing specialised study in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Master of Research.

Career outcomes

• This major will open up a career in teaching (with further study), librarianship, publishing, editing and content management, writing, media and social media, social commentary or the public service.