The University of Queensland

Bachelor of Arts (English)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

English is the medium of communication, business and entertainment for millions of people around the world. From witty plays and elegant films to songs and novels, it allows people to formulate and convey their particular vision of the world and their often urgent need to celebrate or improve it. Explore examples of English at work in different circumstances by combining courses from English literature, writing, poetry, media, film and television studies and the Internet.

You'll learn to examine familiar ideas from new perspectives, to approach unfamiliar ideas with intelligence, and to research, write and communicate your own ideas with confidence. Graduates typically work in education as school teachers, heads of department, education advisors and student mentors.

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

      • Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):

      General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C).

      English language requirements:

      • IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
      • TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
      • TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
      • Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
      • BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
      • CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
      • International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB):
      • English English B (SL/HL); English A Literature (HL/SL); English A - English Language & Literature (HL/SL); English A1 (SL/HL); English A2(HL/SL)
      • Grade requirement IB Completed Diploma; a grade of 3 in HL subjects; a grade of 4 in SL subjects
      Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $36,810 - $107,520 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$36,810
Full Fee Tuition:
$107,520
Enquire with The University of Queensland to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $36,810 - $107,520 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Arts (English) will prepare you for the following roles.

Author

Authors are professional writers who write books for publication and sale, either fiction or non-fiction. They develop their original ideas into a ...

Avg yearly income $98,800
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $93,340
Entry barriers Low

English Teacher

An English Teacher instructs students in reading, writing, grammar, and literature across secondary education levels. Key duties include planning a...

Avg yearly income $109,980
Entry barriers Low

Freelance Writer

Freelance Writers are writing professionals who work on their own terms for a range of business clients and/or media outlets. They are usually self...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Journalist

A Journalist writes and presents news stories in a range of media formats. You might research news events and conduct interviews with news subjects...

Avg yearly income $79,976
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $85,020
Entry barriers Low

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.