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Learn to master the art of storytelling and work towards your dream career as an author, editor, freelancer, or communications strategist. Your studies will equip you with the skills to succeed in a broad range of publishing contexts. Experiment with different genres of writing, including novels, short stories, poetry and screenwriting, with all creative outcomes workshopped by supportive peers and enthusiastic staff.

The English major explores the forms and depths of stories that have shaped societies globally. You will explore world-changing narratives, including Australian literature, classics, world literature, non-fiction, Indigenous writing, and social media and learn about editing and publishing, supported by skilled and passionate staff.

You will develop reading, analytical, communication and creative writing skills to equip you with the innovation and empathy required to succeed in the workplace now and into the future.

Major (8)

For a major in English, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN116 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
EGL120 Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
EGL201 The ' English' Tradition: An Introduction to Literary Studies
EGL205 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
EGL206 Imagined Homelands: An Exploration of Australian Literature
CMN320 Reading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Writing
EGL385 Creative Writing and Editing for Publication

PLUS select 1 course from:  

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN260 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of Theory and Fiction
CMN266 Writing the Short Story

Minor (4)

For a minor in English, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EGL120 Writing Poetry
EGL201 The ' English' Tradition: An Introduction to Literary Studies
EGL205 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
EGL385 Imagined Homelands: An Exploration of Australian Literature