Program Overview

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English and Literary Studies

English and Literary Studies gives you a unique opportunity to develop your reading, writing and thinking skills through the study of literature, film and television, and through producing your own creative writing.

Course Details

• Duration: 3 years (BA); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
• Locations: Perth (Crawley campus), Albany (Regional campus)
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: On-campus
• Starting dates: Semester 1, Semester 2
• Weekly contact time: 12-15 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
• Level of study: Undergraduate
• Course Code: MJD-EGCST

Careers and Further Study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

English and Literary Studies graduates are highly successful in obtaining careers from teaching to management, journalism to advertising and the public service, and in all aspects of cultural life. Many proceed from studies in English to specialised training in professions such as law, medicine, psychology, librarianship, education, publishing, journalism, industrial relations or theatre and media work.

Further Study

This major lays the foundation for further study at honours and postgraduate level.

Fees and Scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

• All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 9
• Canadian High School (except Quebec): 68
• French Baccalaureate: 10
• Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750: 507
• GCE A-Levels: 8
• German Abitur: 3.6
• Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 14
• Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE): 45
• Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65: 75.5
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 24
• Malaysian STPM: 10
• Monash University Foundation Year: 254
• NCUK Foundation Program: 8
• Norwegian Vitnemål: 3.5
• Singapore - Cambridge A Levels: 6.5
• South African National Senior Certificate: 4
• South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 324
• Sweden Slutbetyg: 14.5
• Trinity College Foundation: 280
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 14
• University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program: 61
• US College Board Advanced Placements: 7
• US College Board SAT: 1130
• Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP): 56
• Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards: 75

English Competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

How to Apply

The application process to this course is different for the assured and graduate entry pathways, and for international and domestic applicants.

Domestic Pathways

• Domestic Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via TISC. Refer to TISC Online for current course codes and application deadlines.
• Domestic Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via GEMSAS, which open and close in accordance with the GEMSAS timeline. All domestic applicants must submit a valid GAMSAT score by the application closing date.

International Pathways

• International Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
• International Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.

Course Structure

Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.

Level 1

• Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
  • ENGL1000 Global Literatures (6)
  • ENGL1002 Literary Classics (6)
  • ENGL1401 Narrative in the Digital Age (6)
  • ENGL1501 Reading Creatively/Writing Creatively (6)
  • ENGL1902 Reading Bodies (6)

Level 2

• Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
  • ENGL2200 Jane Austen and her Legacy (6)
  • ENGL2208 Literary Rebels (6)
  • ENGL2210 Cinema Classics (6)
  • ENGL2220 In Other Worlds: Speculative Fiction, Fantasy, and Sci Fi (6)
  • ENGL2401 Netflicks: Cinema and Long-form Television (6)
  • ENGL2501 Creative Writing: Theory and Practice (6)

Level 3

• Take unit(s) to the value of 24 points:
  • ENGL3001 Poetry and Poetics (6)
  • ENGL3200 Writing/Environment (6)
  • ENGL3300 Australian Literature and Cinema (6)
  • ENGL3602 Shakespeare: Page, Stage, Screen (6)
  • ENGL3604 Victorian Dreams and the Technological World (6)
  • ENGL3801 Advanced Literary Theory (6)

Why Study This Course?

• English and Literary Studies develops the valuable skills employers look for, such as analytical thinking, creativity, problem solving and the advanced ability to communicate
• Expand your understanding of life, ethics, different cultures and our changing society
• Challenge yourself and open your mind to new ideas
• English and Literary Studies at UWA has a proud history of developing world-class, award-winning authors
• Students have the opportunity for work placements with the internationally renowned journal, Westerly, which has been edited in the department since 1956 and is one the oldest literary publications in Australia

Put Theory into Practice

Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.

Your Degree Options

This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Philosophy

You'll Learn To

• interpret a wide range of texts in a variety of historical and cultural contexts
• be innovative and creative
• research, synthesise and present information
• communicate clearly in written and oral forms
• exercise critical reasoning and analysis
• work effectively, both independently and in groups

Ranked 1st in WA, 8th in Australia and Top 150 in the world for English Language and Literature (QS 2024)

Hear About Our Major

Find out more about studying English and Literary Studies at UWA.

Why Take a Second Major

• Expand your skills - Taking a second major either in a complementary area or in something like Economics or Business Law will show you have developed transferable skills such as, teamwork, critical thinking, digital literacy and presentation skills – which are highly sought after in the workforce.
• Add it to your resume – Employers are looking for graduates who have skills in a variety of areas. Two majors will expand your career prospects and help you stand out amongst the crowd.
• Study your passion alongside your interests – Do you love Marketing? Law? History of Art? Pursue a career while studying something else you love! Your second major can be from any other school across the university.
• No additional time – Choosing two majors instead of one won’t add any additional time to your undergraduate degree. A standard bachelor degree consists of the same amount of units either way.
• Discover what you want to do while you’re doing it – Not sure what career you want when you graduate? It’s very common for undergraduate students to be unsure. Choosing two majors in different areas will give you the opportunity to explore multiple interests and see what fits best. Majors can be switched until the end of your first year without adding any time onto your degree.

Check out the popular combinations for this major to get some inspiration on complementary areas to study.