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Learn to master the art of storytelling and work towards your dream career as an author, editor, freelancer, or communications strategist. Your studies will equip you with the skills to succeed in a broad range of publishing contexts. Experiment with different genres of writing, including novels, short stories, poetry and screenwriting, with all creative outcomes workshopped by supportive peers and enthusiastic staff.

The English major explores the forms and depths of stories that have shaped societies globally. You will explore world-changing narratives, including Australian literature, classics, world literature, non-fiction, Indigenous writing, and social media and learn about editing and publishing, supported by skilled and passionate staff.

You will develop reading, analytical, communication and creative writing skills to equip you with the innovation and empathy required to succeed in the workplace now and into the future.

Major (8)

For a major in English, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN116 Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
  • Fraser Coast: Semester 1
  • Online: Semester 1
12 
EGL120 The ' English' Tradition: An Introduction to Literary Studies
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
  • Online: Semester 1
12 
EGL201 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
  • Online: Semester 1
12 
EGL205 Imagined Homelands: An Exploration of Australian Literature
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
  • Online: Semester 2
12 
EGL206 Reading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Writing
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
  • Online: Semester 1
12 
LNG210 Languages and Linguistics: Understanding human communication
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
  • Online: Semester 2
12 
CMN320 Creative Writing and Editing for Publication
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
  • Online: Semester 2
12Pre: Completion of 192 units of study
EGL385 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of Theory and Fiction
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
  • Online: Semester 2
12Anti: AUS285, AUS585 or EGL285

Minor (4)

For a minor in English, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EGL120 The ' English' Tradition: An Introduction to Literary Studies
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
  • Online: Semester 1
12 
EGL201 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
  • Online: Semester 1
12 
EGL205 Imagined Homelands: An Exploration of Australian Literature
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
  • Online: Semester 2
12 
EGL385 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of Theory and Fiction
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
  • Online: Semester 2
12Anti: AUS285, AUS585 or EGL285