Gain a deeper insight into the English-speaking world and English-language culture.
English is the medium of communication, business and entertainment for millions of people around the world. From witty plays and elegant films to songs and novels, it allows people to formulate and convey their particular vision of the world and their often urgent need to celebrate or improve it.
Explore examples of English at work in different circumstances by combining courses from English literature, writing, poetry, media, film and television studies and the Internet.
You'll learn to examine familiar ideas from new perspectives, to approach unfamiliar ideas with intelligence, and to research, write and communicate your own ideas with confidence.
Graduates typically work in education as school teachers, heads of department, education advisors and student mentors.
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
- English as an additional language teacher
- Curriculum leader
- Education adviser
- English lecturer
This major is about learning how to see meaning behind the text, you’re taking into consideration what you’re hearing and how things are visually presented and how it all comes together. Conversations in the classes open up meaning on different levels.
During my arts degree I learned critical thinking, planning and writing skills that have allowed me to go on to a successful career in human services policy and program management.
This major is about learning how to see meaning behind the text, you’re taking into consideration what you’re hearing and how things are visually presented and how it all comes together. Conversations in the classes open up meaning on different levels.
During my arts degree I learned critical thinking, planning and writing skills that have allowed me to go on to a successful career in human services policy and program management.
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
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What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Contemporary Literature: Reading & Writing
- Literary Classics: Texts and Traditions
- Introduction to Film & Television Studies
- Writing: Grammar, Syntax, and Style
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