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Master of English Studies

Arts and humanities

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.

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters by Coursework
AQF 9
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
NSW
Course code
CRICOS 079214M
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Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

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

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 the Master of English Studies (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 for the Master of English Studies (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. 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. 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

    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 the Master of English Studies (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 for the Master of English Studies (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. 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.

  • 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——$78,000per 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. Master of 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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Master of English Studies at The University of Sydney: Fees & Entry Requirements