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University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

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Bachelor of Arts (English Literature)

  • Bachelor

The English Literature major fosters your passion for great writing and develops valuable skills in forming critical arguments, conducting research and documenting evidence.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul, Nov
Domestic Fees
$15,136 per year
ATAR
58

About this course

Overview
  • The English Literature major fosters your passion for great writing and develops valuable skills in forming critical arguments, conducting research and documenting evidence.
  • Study in this area encourages you to be analytical and to develop a clear and expressive writing style in a range of modes.
  • Explore the great works of literature as well as innovative and contemporary works of poetry, prose, drama, film, new media and critical essays.
  • Prepare yourself for the jobs of a changing world by building skills in forming critical arguments, developing cross-cultural understanding, and applying a clear and expressive writing style.
Further study

If you have competed a Bachelor of Arts, you can enhance your professional skills by choosing specialised study in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Master of Research.

Thinking of studying in 2024? UniSQ will be delivering flexible new ways of teaching, with different calendar offerings, making the balance of study and life easier. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

Recent secondary education
Adjusted
Entry score including adjustment factors (additional points given in certain circumstances).
Unadjusted
Entry score not including adjustment factors.
ATAR
The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a percentile rank used to assess the results of high-school applicants for undergraduate entry into university.
58.00
54.95
Pre-requisites

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

  • English (Units 3 & 4, C)

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

Further admission information

Adjustments are additional points given in certain circumstances that may increase your Rank. Find out if you qualify for any adjustment factor pathways such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.

UniSQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average OP/Ranks for this degree's student cohort for Semester 1 from the previous year.

Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

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.

If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP).

Study locations

Springfield

Toowoomba

Career pathways

Career outcomes
  • This major will open up a career in teaching (with further study), librarianship, publishing, editing and content management, writing, media and social media, social commentary or the public service.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 24 units. Most courses (similar to 'subjects') are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Option 1 Courses to be studied Units Core courses 4 SEED-electives 0-4 1 x 8-unit major 8 A second 8-unit major
or 2 x 4-unit minors
or 1 x 4-unit minor plus 4 x electives (depending on
number of SEED-electives completed) 8 Total 24
Option 2 Courses to be studied Units Core courses 4 1 x 12-unit extended major 12 1 x 8-unit major
or 2 x 4-unit minors
or 1 x 4-unit minor plus 4 x SEED-electives or
other elective courses 8 Total 24

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

You can also choose from cross-degree majors, such as

  • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
  • Counselling
  • Drama
  • Environment and Sustainability
  • Music
  • Physiology and Human Movement
  • Psychology (12-unit)
  • Visual Arts Curation
  • or from a list of 4-unit minors to create your unique degree.
Double degrees

You may like to study the Bachelor of Arts as part of a double degree to give you the flexibility tailor your degree to your ambition.

How to apply

How to apply
Apply via QTAC

Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you:

  • have never studied with UniSQ before, or
  • are a Year 12 student, or
  • want to transfer to UniSQ from another university.
Mode QTAC Codes
Online 909405
Springfield 929441
Toowoomba 909441

Copy your QTAC code and continue through to the QTAC website to complete your application.

Apply through QTAC

If you are applying via QTAC, please check our application closing dates.

Note: Semester 3 intake is only available via online study.
Apply directly to UniSQ

You may be able to apply directly to UniSQ if you:

  • are a current or previous UniSQ student returning to study with complete or incomplete qualifications (excluding Head Start students), or
  • have recently graduated from TAFE.
Note: Semester 3 intake is only available via online study.

The closing dates for applying directly to UniSQ are:

  • Semester 1, 2023 - applications close on 20 February and the Semester 1 study period commences on Monday 20 February, 2023.
  • Semester 2, 2023 - applications close on 10 July and the Semester 2 study period commences on Monday 10 July, 2023.
  • Semester 3, 2023 - applications close on 13 November and Semester 3 study period commences on Monday 13 November, 2023.

Select to start your degree in one of the following intakes:

  • Trimester 1, 2024 - applications close 22 January 2024 and the Trimester 1 study period starts on 22 January 2024.
  • Trimester 2, 2024 - applications close 13 May 2024 and the Trimester 2 study period starts on 13 May 2024.
  • Trimester 3, 2024 - applications close 2 September 2024 and the Trimester 3 study period starts on 2 September 2024.

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

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