Graduate Certificate in English Studies

Graduate Certificate

This program brings together contemporary critical theory with literary narratives and investigates how and why literature still enjoys particular resonance in the 21st century. You will consider the ways in which the study of literature works in a specifically Australian cultural context.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

6 months full-time

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Aug

Domestic Fees

$15,000 total

About this course

This program brings together contemporary critical theory with literary narratives and investigates how and why literature still enjoys particular resonance in the 21st century. You will consider the ways in which the study of literature works in a specifically Australian cultural context.

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires:

a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or
equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

This course provides the option of pursuing a career as a secondary-level English teacher, journalist, writer or literary critic, or roles in the media, public and community service and academia.

Employers value our English graduates because the program is designed to promote:

personal and intellectual autonomy
skills in research and enquiry
a capacity for both information literacy and effective communication.

Some students pursue this degree as a great opportunity to:

further advanced doctoral study (often with a view to an academic career)
upgrade existing skills for purposes of professional enhancement
pursue a specific personal interest in this subject.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at University of Sydney (USYD).

81%

Overall satisfaction

77.9%

Skill scale

70.3%

Teaching scale

89.4%

Employed full-time

$81k

Average salary

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