Arts - English Literature Adelaide University

Overview

Throughout the Arts - English Literature course from Adelaide University you’ll be introduced to the main forms, genres and periods of the English written word. Discover major poetic movements and consider why Shakespeare has remained contemporary in literary theory and practice. To counterbalance the dominance of Western literature, you’ll delve into major modern and contemporary decolonial writers to understand diverse perspectives in English literature. 

Explore long-form fiction, Australian stories, and consider how literary understanding has been a driver of social and cultural change. You’ll also study the works of writers of the early twentieth century who dared to war against tradition. 

This degree is highly flexible and can lead to a variety of unique career possibilities. Common Core courses provide the collaboration, problem-solving and creative thinking skills that employers are looking for. You can also add a second major to your Bachelor of Arts, and pursue two areas of interest to boost your employment prospects. 

Through your studies, you’ll be encouraged to research potential career pathways and sectors that align with your interests and expertise. An internship in your final year will allow you to apply this understanding in a practical setting and gain mentoring and networking experiences.  

This degree provides you with versatility and the ability to shape your career, while also preparing you for further study.  

You might become an editor, reviewing documents and manuscripts for print. Or you may join a marketing team, working as a content specialist as they launch a new product. You might promote literary and education in an advocacy role for government – or decide to become a novelist yourself, adding your own voice to the English literary heritage.  

Other roles may include:  

• Arts administrator 
• Content manager 
• Digital content manager 
• Marketer 
• Publisher.