Master of English Studies - The University of Sydney

Master of English Studies

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What you’ll study

To qualify for the Master of English Studies you must complete to complete 72 credit points including:

  • a minimum of 24 credit points of core units of study; and
  • a maximum of 42 credit points from elective units of study. (With the permission of the Degree Coordinator a maximum of 12 credit points of elective units can be taken from units of study outside those listed in the English Studies subject area of the Postgraduate Unit of Study Table, including a maximum of 6 credit points from units of study offered by other faculties); and
  • at least 6 credit points of capstone units of study.

Capstone (compulsory project)
As a capstone experience, you will be offered the option either to write a dissertation or to engage in a shorter research project relevant to particular professional practices or other special interests.

 For more information on the program structure, content, and units of study, please refer to the English Studies section of the Arts and Social Sciences Handbook.

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Admission criteria

How to apply

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Closing dates

Semester 1

31 January of the commencing year.

Semester 2

15 July of the commencing year.

Scholarship applications

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