Master of Arts with a specialisation in English Literature
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Overview
Whatever your field of interest, from linguistics to philosophy, postgraduate study in Arts broadens the mind and helps you to branch out in the direction you want to grow. Students can begin with a single course, and work their way right up to a masters. Students obtain analytical and research skills valuable within professional environments, and can gain entry into the MPhil or PhD research programs.
The Master of Arts in English Literature offers an advanced study of literary texts, their social and historical contexts, and ways of interpreting them.
The program encourages students to study a wide range of texts, both past and present, and consider the variety of critical approaches available at the beginning of the 21st century.
Key features
- Students are encouraged to read widely and critically
- Students develop skills in textual analysis and extend their awareness of different ways of reading
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
The Master of Arts is open to those who have completed a recognised bachelor degree who are looking to further their understanding in a particular specialisation.
Course fee
AUD $16,000 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
A recognised Bachelor degree
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above designated as Arts | 28 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Master requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master.
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | one of | 32cp at 800 level or above | |||
| 32cp at 800 level or above including 1 specialisation | |||||
| 32cp at 800 level or above including 2 specialisations | 32 | ||||
Specialisation requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this specialisation
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | 16cp from | LIT801 | Nineteenth Century Literature | ||
| LIT802 | Shakespeare and the Renaissance | ||||
| LIT803 | Literary Discourse | ||||
| LIT804 | Twentieth Century Literature | ||||
| LIT805 | Gender and Genre | ||||
| LIT806 | Literary Theory | ||||
| LIT809 | Special Study I | ||||
| LIT810 | Special Study II | ||||
| LIT812 | Text, Image, Screen | ||||
| LIT815 | Australian Women's Writing | ||||
| LIT816 | Literature of Migration | 16 | |||
| Required | 8cp from | LIT870 | Research Thesis I: Preparation | ||
| LIT871 | Research Thesis II: Writing | ||||
| LIT801 - LIT864 | 8 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
