The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Arts (English Literature)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationExplore the different ways that people from different times have lived, thought, argued, felt and imagined. To study English Literature is to discover a compelling record of what is possible for us to experience, imagine and create. Career paths lead to opportunities in education, government and arts administration, arts policy, communications, festivals and marketing.
You could study Literary Classics: Texts and Traditions, Contemporary Literature: Reading & Writing, Thinking about Literature: Criticism and Theory and, Gothic Fiction
Delivery mode
The University of Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Our subject prerequisites are listed as Queensland Year 12 General subjects, but you can also meet them by passing equivalent subjects through:
- Australian high school, including Queensland Senior, interstate Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Overseas high school or International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Tertiary study, including university subjects, and bridging and preparatory programs.
- Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent)
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- IB 24.5 & AQF Level 7
- Additional requirements may apply.
Course fees
$36,810
$107,520
$36,810
$107,520
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (English Literature) will prepare you for the following roles.
Book Editor
A Book Editor reviews and refines manuscripts, ensuring clarity, coherence, and quality in written content. You’ll collaborate with authors to impr...
Content Writer
A Content Writer prepares material used in a range of formats. You might produce content used on digital platforms such as websites or social media...
Copywriter
A Copywriter produces written material for use in advertising and promotional material. You might write about a product or service or about an orga...
English Teacher
An English Teacher instructs students in reading, writing, grammar, and literature across secondary education levels. Key duties include planning a...
Writer
A Writer writes fiction and nonfiction pieces for a range of purposes. You might specialise in a particular type of writing such as poetry, short s...
About The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.
Our core purpose is to deliver for the public good through excellence in education, research and engagement with our communities and partners: local, national and global.
At UQ, we offer rich and varied educational experiences that are designed to foster a sense of belonging, while equipping our students to be leaders within their field with the agility to thrive in a global environment.
