Program Overview
Major in English
Overview
Studying English helps you develop an informed, global, cross-cultural perspective of the world. It allows you to acquire knowledge of literary history, theory and criticism, as well as an understanding of intellectual traditions. It also advances your written and verbal communication skills, which will enhance employment prospects in any industry.
In the English major, you'll enjoy studying literature from around the world. It fosters analytic and creative thought through the reading of texts from diverse sources, including literary essays across various subject areas such as literature, art, music, film, politics, food and travel.
Key Features
- Gain skills that will equip you for a broad range of careers: Study English and gain a solid grounding for employment in a wide range of education, communication and media-related industries.
- Study texts from the medieval period through to the present day: Study novels, drama, poetry, creative writing and life writing – as well as visual texts such as film, and children's literature.
- Gain a unique set of skills that employers want: Acquire skills in communication and evaluation, flexibility and independent judgement.
- Double your skills and employability prospects: Undertake a double major – choose from more than 20 – to expand your options and launch a career enhanced by your unique perspective.
Degree Offering
The English major is offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Career Outcomes
With a rapidly evolving job market, graduate employability remains a priority. The program works closely with a range of industries and sectors to ensure you're job-ready when you graduate.
About English at Macquarie University
The Faculty of Arts is home to a passionate community of scholars committed to equipping you with skills for the future via transformative education and world-leading research. Through an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research, you'll develop capabilities to address local, national and global challenges.
Studying at Macquarie
The university offers flexible study options, personalised degrees and practical experiences to ensure you have the right skills when you graduate.
Major Structure
The English major is designed to provide a comprehensive education in English literature and language.
Related Majors
Related fields of study include:
- Journalism and Non-Fiction Writing
- Creative Writing
- Media, Culture and Communications
Student Types
- Domestic student: You qualify as an Australian domestic student if you are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or an Australian permanent resident, or hold an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.
- International student: You are an international student if you are intending to study on a student visa, or not an Australian permanent resident, or a temporary resident (visa status) of Australia.