Bachelor Of Arts (English Literatures)

University of Wollongong

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Qualification

3 Years

Course duration

2/28/2026

Start Date

US$21510

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Studying English Literatures will get you thinking creatively about the English language. You will analyse theories, critique prose and verse, and take a more critical look at the signs and words surrounding us every day. It provides a platform for you to develop the skills that future employers are looking for including analytical thinking, exceptional written and oral communication skills, and the capacity to appreciate differences in cultural perspectives. At UOW, English Literature is studied with regard to style, theme and form, and also in relation to questions of race, gender, sexuality, class and nation. This major introduces you to a broad range of texts, novels, poetry, essays, short stories, film, diaries and letters from medieval times to the modern, with a strong international focus. What you will study We have a broad list of subjects that you can choose from depending on your area of interest, including literature and film, Romantics, US literature, Victorians, Shakespeare, and Indigenous literature. In addition to the English Literatures major you will choose a minor or a second major from the Bachelor of Arts offerings. Why choose this course Studying Arts and Humanities at UOW allows you to tailor your degree specifically to your interests. Our flexible options let you choose the direction your program takes, such as specialising in a political, historical, international or creative discipline. At UOW, you will learn from experts who head international committees and edit journals that have worldwide circulation, who are exploring socio-political issues in health, science and technology, law and the environment and who research the vibrancy of language and its origins, or the cultural impact of an electronic culture. Career opportunities Archiving and Librarianship Art & Design Arts Business Development & Administration Community & Social Services Consultancy Diplomacy Education Entrepreneurship Government Policy Healthcare Policy & Management Heritage Specialist Historian Human Resources Information Technology & Design Journalism Social Policy Translation & Interpreting Legal Work Marketing & Advertising Media & Publishing Politics Production and Management Tourism and Hospitality Writing

For international students

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia. In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science. English Requirements IELTS Academic Overall Score of 6.5, reading 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 6.0, speaking 6.0; TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 86, reading 18, writing 18, listening 17, speaking 17; PTE Academic overall score of 62 (All bands 54); C1 Advanced Cambridge or C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 176

3 Years - Full time

Fee

A$32,640.00 (US$ 21,510) per yearAccommodation- Shared 2-bed apartment, Wollongong & UOW area (own room)- Total cost ( per person, per week)- 535 Please check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start Date

2/28/2026

Address

Shoalhaven Campus, George Evans Road, West Nowra, New South Wales, 2541, South Coast, Australia

3 Years - Full time

Fee

A$32,640.00 (US$ 21,510) per yearAccommodation- Shared 2-bed apartment, Wollongong & UOW area (own room)- Total cost ( per person, per week)- 535

Start Date

2/28/2026

Address

Wollongong Campus, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522, Illawarra (Wollongong), Australia

About

Located near the pristine beaches of Australia’s east coast, and just an hour and a half from Sydney, the University of Wollongong (UOW) boasts an impressive ranking of being among the best 20 modern universities in the world – as well as being placed in the top 2% of universities on the planet.
Wollongong is the tenth largest city in country and can be found between the Tasman Sea and the mountains, providing a truly Australian experience for international students.
UOW welcomes almost 6000 international students each year to its campuses in Wollongong, the Sydney CBD, and South Western Sydney (Liverpool). The University’s Wollongong campus combines modern teaching facilities with stylish study spaces. UOW’s newest campus is located in Liverpool - a rapidly growing, culturally diverse suburb near Sydney.
The University has an excellent international reputation for teaching standards across all of its faculties, and has an exceptional record of getting graduates job-ready. In fact, UOW is ranked among the top 1% for graduate quality in QS World University Graduate Employers survey, and 73.1% of UOW students secure full-time employment within four months of leaving the University.
Students can choose from a range of UOW accommodation options, located on-campus or in the Wollongong CBD, including brand new self-catered facilities in Kooloobong Village. Students are provided with brilliant academic and wellbeing support throughout their time at UOW, and have access to the online CareerHub which supports them in their job search.
With 120 clubs and societies, and more than 60 sports teams, UOW’s UniActive provides top-class sporting facilities to help you stay active. Live international acts entertain throughout the year at the UniBar.
UOW has a strong international focus and reputation, and offers a range of exchanges, scholarships and bursaries which assist students to transfer from its Dubai, and Hong Kong campuses, from partner institutions in Singapore, and Malaysia, and from four Chinese universities.

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