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English

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

PLUS select 1 course from:  

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN260 Writing the Short Story
CMN266 Writing Poetry

Minor (4)

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

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