Through the Masters program in English, the School of English offers a flexible and articulated sequence of postgraduate coursework degrees.

The Master of Arts in English (program 8225, plan code ENGLAS8225) aims to provide an opportunity for further coursework study of current critical issues or special interest areas in English.

Students undertaking the MA program must complete 48 units of credit in English, made up of two core courses (ENGL5001 Critical Theory A and ENGL5521 Issues in Literary History), plus 32 units of credit from the elective courses below. All courses are worth 8 units of credit and are of one session's duration. The MA courses may be taken as a full-time program over one year (6 hours per week over 2 sessions) or as a part-time program over two or three years.

Approved elective courses may be taken from outside the program from the following list subject to School approval (only two courses may be taken):

The normal requirement for entry to the MA within the School of English is a BA with a major in English or in a related area, preferably at Credit level or higher. The School particularly encourages applications from primary and secondary teachers. Our program includes new courses which deal directly with material relevant to the new HSC English curriculum. Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide a sample of their critical writing in English. Applications from other appropriately qualified people to any of our programs will be considered on an individual basis. Entry to individual courses may be permitted at the discretion of the Head of School.