English Literary Studies Major

This major can be taken by students enrolled in the pre-2008 Bachelor of Arts - please refer to the course overview for details.

See course objectives.

A major in English literary studies usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• one first-year subject in English (12.5 points); and
• seven second/third-year subjects in English (87.5 points). At least four of these subjects must be taken from the following list of English Literary Studies subjects. The remainder (a maximum of three subjects) can consist of subjects that are core to the cultural studies program and creative writing program. Students must meet the subject pre-requisites in order to enrol in these subjects.

Students who commenced their degree before 2007 will need to complete 112.5 points toward this major in order to complete the major. For the specific major structure you must follow, refer to the handbook produced in the year you commenced your degree, available online at https://psc.unimelb.edu.au/.

If you have any questions about the major structure or subjects, please contact the Arts Student Centre.

First Year Subjects

Second Year Subjects

Third Year Subjects