Overview
About this course
This program brings together contemporary critical theory with literary narratives and investigates how and why literature still enjoys particular resonance in the 21st century. You will consider the ways in which the study of literature works in a specifically Australian cultural context.
Who is it for?
The Graduate Certificate in English Studies is designed for research students from Australia and overseas, secondary school teachers and those interested in studying English literature at an advanced level.
Structure
What you’ll study
You will complete 24 credit points, including:
- a minimum of 12 credit points of core units of study; and
- a maximum of 12 credit points from elective units of study.
You also have the option of taking creative writing units of study in contemporary poetry, fiction and screenwriting.
Costs
Funding
Admissions
Admission to the course requires:
- a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or
- equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
International qualifications
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.
A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band