
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 Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $26,250per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate in English Studiessydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
- University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
- University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
- Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

