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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 Introduction to Data Science
EGL120 Creative Problem Solving with Programming
EGL201 Business Analytics
EGL205 Accounting for Business
EGL206 Introduction to Systems Design
CMN320 Introduction to Computer Networks
EGL385 Project Management

PLUS select 1 course from:  

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN260 ICT Professional Practice
CMN266 ICT Internship

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EGL120 ICT Industry Project
EGL201 Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
EGL205 The ' English' Tradition: An Introduction to Literary Studies
EGL385 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction