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University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (English Literature)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Studying at Honours level will give you the opportunity to pursue specialised skills in Literature, extending your capacity to research and analyse, and raise your scholarship to a higher academic level.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Fees
$16,323 per year

About this course

Overview
  • Studying at Honours level will give you the opportunity to pursue specialised skills in Literature, extending your capacity to research and analyse, and raise your scholarship to a higher academic level.
  • Focusing on critical and cultural theory, classical literature and film, this degree will allow you to explore the nature and operation of cultural institutions, and the cultural production of meaning.
  • With expertise available in both the great texts and innovative and contemporary works of poetry, prose, drama, film, new media and critical essays, you will choose among a range of literary forms, genres and periods while enhancing your skills in analysis, critical thinking and developing communication skills.
Further study

This degree serves as a pathway to further study, such as the Master of Research or the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Entry requirements

Entry requirements
  • Completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Arts or a related discipline, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0.
English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Career pathways

Career outcomes
  • This degree will open up a career in teaching (with further study), librarianship, publishing, editing, media, critiquing or the public service.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units.

Courses to be studied Units 1 x major 8 Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Study period Application closing date Orientation
Study period s
tart date
Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025 Monday 10 February Monday 3 February Monday 10 February Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 26 May Monday 19 May Monday 26 May Friday 22 August
Trimester 3, 2025 Monday 8 September Monday 1 September Monday 8 September Friday 5 December

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