English and Writing

English and Writing

Opening up the extraordinary, inspiring world of literature

English and Writing

Opening up the extraordinary, inspiring world of literature

We are one of the largest English and Writing disciplines in Australia, enriched by the research excellence of our internationally distinguished staff.

Placing first in Australia and equal 19th internationally in the 2024 QS World University rankings for English Language and Literature, our discipline is held in very high regard. With more than 30 full-time staff, we have one of the largest cohorts of academics specialising in English and Creative Writing.

Our lecturers have a broad range of expertise traversing genres, authors and historical periods in English literature and language, as well as Australian, American and Irish literatures, literary theory, film and television studies, writing and rhetorical studies, and creative writing.

Our study offering

Master of Creative Writing

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Master of English Studies

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  • Associate Professor Rebecca Johinke

    Discipline Chair

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Our research

Through our leading researchers, we have expertise in these areas:

  • The Novel, Drama, Poetry
  • Literary History
  • Literary and cultural theory
  • National and Global literatures
  • Language studies
  • Creative writing and practice-led research
  • Academic writing and rhetorical studies
  • Film and television studies

Research groups and projects

Our people

Contact us

School of Art, Communication and English

John Woolley Building (A20),
The University of Sydney, NSW, 2006

Phone: 1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864) (in Australia) 
+61 2 9351 2862 (outside Australia) 

Email: sace.enquiries@sydney.edu.au