Postgraduate Literary Studies Courses
Deakin's Literary Studies courses are designed for people with professional and personal interests in literature and creative writing who are seeking further professional qualifications while working.
The courses offer students the possibility of studying, at an advanced level, a number of topics related to English or Literary Studies.
These include:
- How the discipline has evolved since the nineteenth century to reflect social and cultural change
- Generic traditions and variations
- Oral and written forms
- Creative and critical approaches
- Variations related to gender and age
To help integrate study with work and personal commitments, Deakin has designed its literary studies with flexibility and support. On and off-campus units are available, and full or part-time study modes are available (depending on units chosen).
Employment opportunities
The courses are designed for professionals working in fields requiring high-level analytical and writing skills, such as teaching, the public service and fields related to the publishing industry where flexibility and multi-skilling enhance employment opportunities.
Literary Studies courses
Deakin's Literary Studies courses are offered as an articulating suite that includes a graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master degree.
- Graduate Certificate of Literary Studies
- Graduate Diploma of Literary Studies
- Master of Arts (Writing and Literature) with a specialism in Literary Studies.
Why Choose Deakin University?
Knowledge and skillsDeakin's Writing and Literature courses will provide you with specialist knowledge and skills. The Literature units offer practising professionals the opportunity to improve their qualifications.
Flexibility
We know that postgraduate study is a big commitment. Deakin's postgraduate programs are genuinely flexible to help you fit your studies in with workplace and personal commitments. Regardless of where you live, resources can be posted, or accessed from our library's comprehensive electronic collection.
Quality
At Deakin we pride ourselves on providing quality postgraduate courses. Excellence is evident in all aspects of our courses from the standard of our study materials to the teaching staff, who are leaders in their field. Setting a benchmark for Australian universities, our library service is among the best in the world.
Technology
As a Deakin student you have access to the best new technologies. The University has produced its own Software Essentials DVD to support online communication. All units offer a dedicated teaching and learning site Deakin Studies Online.
Networks
As a Deakin postgraduate student, you will become part of a network of researchers, academics, practitioners and alumni. You will have access to specialist knowledge and the opportunity to establish new resources and contacts with people who are currently shaping and influencing professional and creative writing.
