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Field of Study

English Literature

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Overview Study details

This major builds advanced analytical skills by taking a critical and in-depth look into key theories and practices of literary realism.

An honours seminar and research prep course will extend your critical and creative thinking while providing you with the skills needed to complete your honours thesis.

This substantial piece of research covers a topic relevant to English literature and will see you complete all aspects of a major research project, including formulating a research question, conducting research and preparing your thesis.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for English language and literature

QS World University Rankings 2026

59 in the world for English language and literature

QS World University Rankings 2026

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • English teacher
  • Writer
  • Editor
  • Content manager
  • Digital marketing executive
  • Librarian
  • Research assistant

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Research experience
  • Seminars

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Honours Seminar
  • Research Methods & Project Management
  • Honours Research Thesis

See courses and program structure

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