The University of Sydney

Graduate Certificate in English Studies

Arts and humanities

This program brings together contemporary critical theory with literary narratives and investigates how and why literature still enjoys particular resonance in the 21st century. You will consider the ways in which the study of literature works in a specifically Australian cultural context.

Official
Duration
1 years
Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate
AQF 8
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
NSW
Course code
CRICOS 079212B
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Course overview

This program brings together contemporary critical theory with literary narratives and investigates how and why literature still enjoys particular resonance in the 21st century. You will consider the ways in which the study of literature works in a specifically Australian cultural context.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

Admission to candidature for the Graduate Certificate in English Studies requires: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or - equivalent professional experience in a relevant field. Admission to the course requires: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or - equivalent professional experience in a relevant field. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • TOEFL iBTOverall 96L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
  • IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • PTE AcademicOverall 72L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Admission to candidature for the Graduate Certificate in English Studies requires: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or - equivalent professional experience in a relevant field. Admission to the course requires: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or - equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.

  • Additional entry requirement

    AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Camperdown/Darlington Campus——$26,250per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 2Camperdown/Darlington Campus———International students

Where it is taught

  • Camperdown/Darlington Campus

    Primary

    NSW

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Graduate Certificate in English Studiessydney.edu.au
  2. The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
  5. University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
  6. University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
  7. International Admission Guide 2027Official source
  8. Coursework Policy 2021Official source
  9. University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
  10. University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
  11. University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
  12. University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
  13. University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
  14. Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
  15. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Graduate Certificate in English Studies at The University of Sydney: Fees & Entry Requirements