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Bachelor of Arts (Writing and English Literatures)

University of Wollongong

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00102E

Writing and English Literatures allows you to combine your love of writing with the analytics of literature. English literatures will challenge you to think creatively about the English language and give you the knowledge and understanding to express these thoughts and ideas through your own creative writing.Writing and English Literatures at UOW focuses on the study of literature from various periods and literary practice, and the practical application of this study through creative writing. You will be exposed to a wide range of texts, which will allow you to develop analytical skills, critical understanding and the ability to create your own pieces of writing.

Structure

Completing a major (or two) as part of your Bachelor of Arts degree will give you a set of skills that relate to the discipline you are studying and also generic skills in critical thinking, analysis, cultural intelligence, and conceptual frameworks. Because you can do more than one major, it’s a good idea to choose widely in your first year, before settling on a major/or majors in your second year.To qualify for award of this degree, a student must satisfactorily complete at least 144 credit points, comprised of the following:1. ASSH101 - Introduction to Arts and the Humanities (6 credit points). This subject is undertaken in the first session and is designed to provide students with the academic skills necessary to succeed at University.2. At least one major study available in the Bachelor of Arts, outlined below (minimum 48 credit points and maximum 60 credit points);3. A second major study (minimum 48 credit points and maximum 60 credit points) OR, a minor study (minimum of 24 credit points) from within the Arts and Humanities;4. Elective subjects to bring the total credit points to at least 144.5. At least 24 credit points of subjects completed at the 300-level within the major must be at a pass mark or higher6. No more than 60 credit points can be taken in 100-level subjects.7. Students may not undertake a Major and Minor Study in the same discipline (for example, students cannot take both a major and a minor in Sociology).

Standard entry requirements

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.

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