Overview
At Deakin, literature is the door to new understandings of cultures and histories. Our literary studies scholars have international profiles in philosophy, poetry, ecology and Australian literature, and will guide you in critical and creative journeys through great literature from the medieval era to today. There are also many opportunities for your own creative writing and critical analysis.
Key information
Unit set code
MJ-A310010 (major)
MN-A310010 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Career outcomes
You may find employment opportunities in advertising agencies, the education sector, freelance writing, government departments, libraries, market research companies, public relations agencies and publishing companies.
Explore units
- To complete a Major sequence in English - Literature select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in English - Literature students must complete four (4) credit points from below, comprising of no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3. Choice of units must include one (1) credit point from either ALL101 or ALL102.
Complete 2 units from:
Plus 4 units from:
Plus 2 units selected from:
You can study English - literature as part of the following courses
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Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Information Technology
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Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science
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Bachelor of Arts / Master of International Relations
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