About the course

Learn contemporary critical theory, how and why literature still resonates in the 21st century and the study of literature works in an Australian cultural context through critical reading, literary history, and literary comparison, including the question of English as a world literature.

　　The Master of English Studies is designed for research students from Australia and overseas, secondary school teachers and those interested in studying English literature at an advanced level.

　　The Master of English Studies is a postgraduate coursework degree that will develop your understanding of contemporary critical theory, literary narratives and will further enrich your subject and general literature knowledge.

　　You will complete core units in approaches to Literary History, Genre, Critical Reading and Global English Literatures, as well as a capstone experience comprising either a research essay relevant to particular professional practices or other special interests.or a dissertation.

　　Additionally, you will complete elective units as required to meet the requirements of the course. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

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

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Sydney

Admission to candidature for the Master of English Studies (1.5 years full-time) requires:

　　a bachelor's degree with a major in English Literature and a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification.

　　TOEFL-IBT- A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

　　IELTS score- A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band

　　TOEFL - PBT score- A minimum result of 592 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in Writing

　　

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　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 96.0

　　

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