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