Master of English Studies 18 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Sydney |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 26QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

18 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

51,300 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

4Scholarships

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of English Studies delves into contemporary critical theory, the enduring significance of literature in the 21st century, and Australian literary works. It offers opportunities for critical reading, explores literary history, and examines English as a global literature.


 


The Master of English Studies is designed for research students from Australia and overseas, secondary school teachers and those interested in studying English literature at an advanced level.

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of English Studies delves into contemporary critical theory, the enduring significance of literature in the 21st century, and Australian literary works. It offers opportunities for critical reading, explores literary history, and examines English as a global literature.


 


The Master of English Studies is designed for research students from Australia and overseas, secondary school teachers and those interested in studying English literature at an advanced level.

Admission Requirements

96+
72+
7+

Entry in the 1 or 1.5 year degree program is determined by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) criteria below. 
Admission to candidature for 1.5 years full-time requires:
  • a bachelor's degree with a major in English Literature and a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification.
Admission to candidature 1 year full-time requires:
  • completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in English Studies with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or
  • an Honours degree in a relevant discipline.
If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course.

1.5 Years
Feb
Aug

Tuition fees

Domestic
32,000 AUD
International
51,300 AUD

Scholarships

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$10000

Deadline

31 Dec 2030

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Peace and Social Justice Scholarship

Peace and Social Justice Scholarship
Master Open

Value

$8000

Deadline

31 Dec 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Sydney International Student Award

Sydney International Student Award
Bachelors Master Open

Value

20% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2030

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$40000

Deadline

31 Dec 2032

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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