English

English literature has been taught at UNE since the foundation of the University in 1938. In English, students can study English literature from a range of historical periods. Units are available in American, Australian, Indigenous Australian, Children's and Feminist literatures. There is also the opportunity to study the history and forms of the English language and to undertake writing units covering a range of styles and genres.

Honours is offered in English literature, both internally and externally, and the School also offers a wide range of postgraduate courses including MA (Coursework), MA(Hons) and PhD.

Undergraduate English

Students who want to focus on the study of English Literature and Language should enrol in a Bachelor of Arts and undertake an English major (see below).

Undergraduate level English units can also be counted towards a variety of other degrees from UNE. For a description of all units offered by the School, please see our unit list.

For more information, please see our Undergraduate information page.

The English Major

Students who wish to major in English must undertake

Both ENGL 101 and ENGL 102;

and

36 cp in English at 300 level.

For a description of units offered by the School, as well as an explanation of unit codes, please see our unit list.

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Honours in English

Honours is taken after completing a Bachelor degree with results that meet admission criteria. It can be taken as a one year full-time or two year part-time course, either internally or externally.

For more information about Honours in the School of English, Communciation and Theatre, please see the Honours Information webpage.

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Postgraduate Study in English

There are many opportunities for postgraduate study in the School of English, Communication and Theatre including the Master of Arts by Coursework, Master of Arts by Dissertation and the Doctor of Philosophy, as well as a number of Graduate Certificates. For more information, please visit our Postgraduate Information page.

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Enrolment Information

For information about enrolment, examinations and degree administration please contact:

The Student Centre
TC Lamble Building
UNE, NSW 2351
AUSTRALIA

phone: +61 2 6773 4444
email: studentcentre@une.edu.au
http://www.une.edu.au/studentcentre

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Employment Opportunities

Graduates with a major in English move into a variety of careers: some are administrators, diplomats, school teachers, librarians, and writers, among other things. Many students have no particular vocational objectives in mind but study English either for personal interest, to enhance their communication skills or to gain a deeper understanding of cultural life.

Further information

Further information can be obtained from one of the School Administrators:

email: ect@une.edu.au

or contact

Ms Gill Willis
Project Manager
phone: +61 2 6773 2023
email: gwillis2@une.edu.au
room: E11 - LG 20

Mrs Helena Davies
Administrative Assistant to the Head of School
phone: +61 2 6773 2534
email: hdavies@une.edu.au
room: E11 - LG 17

Ms Nicola Speden
Administrative Assistant
phone: +61 2 6773 2620
email: nspeden2@une.edu.au
room: E11 - LG 22

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