Undergraduate
English and Literary Studies
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Undergraduate – Commonwealth supported students
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Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Undergraduate – onshore students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 8
- 525
- 3.3
- 27
- 8
- 66
- 60
- 270
- 75
- 75
- 320
Admission requirements
English competency
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Albany (Regional campus)
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- 12-15 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
- Undergraduate
- MJD-EGCST
- 3 years (BA); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
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Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
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Why study this course?
- English and Literary Studies develops the valuable skills employers look for, such as analytical thinking, creativity, problem solving and the advanced ability to communicate
- Expand your understanding of life, ethics, different cultures and our changing society
- Challenge yourself and open your mind to new ideas
UWA is ranked 1st in WA for full-time employment for undergraduates in Language & Literature (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020)
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Put theory into practice
Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.
Find out more about Work Integrated Learning.
Your degree options
This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.
English language and literature at UWA is ranked in the worlds top 100 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020)
You'll learn to
- interpret a wide range of texts in a variety of historical and cultural contexts
- be innovative and creative
- research, synthesise and present information
- communicate clearly in written and oral forms
- exercise critical reasoning and analysis
- work effectively, both independently and in groups
Why take a second major
- Expand your skills - Taking a second major either in a complementary area or in something like Economics or Business Law will show you have developed transferable skills such as, teamwork, critical thinking, digital literacy and presentation skills – which are highly sought after in the workforce.
- Add it to your resume – Employers are looking for graduates who have skills in a variety of areas. Two majors will expand your career prospects and help you stand out amongst the crowd.