The first-year courses in English deal with contemporary writing and the media (including science fiction and fantasy writing) and with the experience of war in literature and film. After first year, students in English are able to choose freely from a range of upper-level courses, including some devoted to chronological and introductory surveys of major periods of English, American and Australian writing.

Students intending to major in English should normally enrol in ZHSS2120 and ZHSS2121, each of which will be offered in alternate years. Students wishing to be exempted from taking either of these courses should consult the relevant Head of School.

A major sequence in English for students entering the BA or BSc comprises:

and 36 UOC which must be from Level II and III courses, with at least 18 UoC at Level III.

Level II courses:

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a fourth-year honours program consisting of coursework and sub-thesis which expands and further develops the intellectual skills of our best students. Admission to honours in English is at the discretion of the Head of School. Interested students should contact the School Administrator within HASS.