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Overview

In the English major you will encounter a variety of literary forms, from the short story to the novel, plays, poetry and memoir and read a wide range of texts spanning some 500 years of literary history from Shakespeare to Alexis Wright. The subjects available to you in this major … For more content click the Read more button below. In this major you will be taught to analyse literature in English from around the world, addressing key issues of identity, representation, conflict, desire, authorship and ethics. You will be encouraged to reflect on your own reading habits and to travel beyond the limits of lived experience, extending the capacity for empathy or learning to sit with difference. Reading in this way is a vital means of knowing ourselves as individuals and as part of our wider community.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Academic contact

Noel Maloney

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora), On-Line

Open to all courses

Yes

Structure

Where one or more subjects are shared between this major and another component (course, second major or minor) the subject/s will be replaced with an elective at the level of the common subject. Where a combination of this major and another component (course, second major or minor) exceed 4 common subjects this combination will become incompatible.

120 credit points

Level one30 credit points
Level two30 credit points
Level three60 credit points

Enrolment rules

This major is also available through Open Universities Australia (OUA)

Available in courses

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences - Melbourne (Bundoora)
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts - Bendigo
Bachelor of Finance - Melbourne (Bundoora)
Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) - Melbourne (Bundoora)
Bachelor of Creative Arts - Melbourne (Bundoora)
Bachelor of International Business - Melbourne (Bundoora)
Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) - Melbourne (Bundoora)
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science - Melbourne (Bundoora)
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts - Melbourne (Bundoora)
Bachelor of Business (Accounting) - Melbourne (Bundoora)
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts - On-Line
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts - Melbourne (Bundoora)
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) - Melbourne (Bundoora)
Bachelor of Arts - Melbourne (Bundoora)
Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality) - Melbourne (Bundoora)
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science - Melbourne (Bundoora)
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts - Melbourne (Bundoora)
Bachelor of Arts - On-Line

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Apply systematic, detailed knowledge and understanding of English as a discipline.
2.
Develop creative, critical and analytical skills to address problems around language, its structure, use and role in society in a range of social and cultural contexts.
3.
Demonstrate high level, ethical, professional and culturally aware communication skills.
4.
Design and conduct independent and collaborative research into complex problems, relating to the discipline of English, considering ethical implications and multiple perspectives.
5.
Navigate, critically assess and strategically utilise information from both physical and digital sources relevant to the field of English.
6.
Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness to act as critically engaged citizens.

Career opportunities

Studying English builds skills in critical thinking, communication and analysis to prepare you for a range of careers.

Possible roles include:

  • Teacher or tutor
  • Journalist
  • Copywriter
  • Editor
  • Instructional designer
  • Project manager
  • Public relations consultant