About the course

The English major at the ANU offers a wide range of courses reflecting the diversity of the discipline of literary studies in English. There are courses in all the main fields of post-medieval British literary studies from the late sixteenth century to the present day, including the Early Modern, Restoration and Eighteenth-Century, Romantic and Victorian, Modern and Contemporary periods. There are courses in Australian, US, postcolonial and transnational literatures in English, in literary and cultural theory, in drama, film, new media, and creative writing. English 1000 level-courses introduce students to major genres and modes of writing and to literary-critical practice. English 2000/3000 level courses enable students to broaden and develop their knowledge and enjoyment of literature in a variety of important specialist fields. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Canberra
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Canberra
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Canberra
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Canberra
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Canberra
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Canberra

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The Australian National University

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application.

　　International Baccalaureate - 29

　　Academic IELTS - An overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of the test.

　　TOEFL PBT - A score of 570 with a TWE score of 4.5

　　TOEFL iBT - An overall score of 80, with a minimum of 20 in Reading and Writing and 18 in Speaking and Listening.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The Australian National University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　67th / 1250

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