Overview

English Literatures (Honours) from University of Wollongong you will develop in-demand skills including analytical thinking, exceptional written and oral communication skills, and the capacity to appreciate differences in cultural perspectives.

Key facts

At UOW, English literatures are studied with regard to style, theme and form, and in relation to questions of race, gender, sexuality, class and nation.

This major introduces you to a broad range of texts, novels, poetry, essays, short stories, film, diaries and letters from medieval times to the modern, with a strong international focus. We have a broad list of subjects that you can choose from depending on your area of interest, including literature and film, romantics, US literature, Victorians, Shakespeare, and Indigenous literature.

In addition to the English literatures major you will choose a minor or a second major from the Bachelor of Arts offerings. Completion of full majors at regional campuses is subject to availability at time of enrolment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Writer: Critic, Analyst, Voice
Research in English
Research Methods in Languages and Linguistics
Research in Philosophy
Research in International Studies
Critical Social Inquiry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-09 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wollongong, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 000611F

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

To qualify for entry into Honours, students must have completed a bachelor’s degree with an average of at least 75% across the major (or majors) in which the Honours degree will be undertaken, with the additional requirement of a Distinction in two of the 300-level subjects required by the major.

Applicants are also required to complete a 500-word outline of the proposed thesis topic. The outline should indicate the topic the applicant wishes to research, as well as provide a justification for the significance of the research from a personal and/or intellectual point of view.

Students considering an Honours degree are encouraged to consult the Program Coordinator well in advance to seek approval for enrolment, discuss their program, and negotiate a thesis topic and supervisors.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11424 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Domestic: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, eligible domestic students, Australian government funding will contribute towards your tuition fees.

Living costs

Wollongong

Australia

1600 - 2200 AUD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Additional Details

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