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Subject Overview

You can take courses in reading, writing and thinking about texts written in English, from the classics of English and American literature to exciting imaginative writing across the world today.
You can develop sophisticated reading and writing skills and gain an in-depth knowledge of cultural history. You can also take courses that develop your own creative writing skills and interests.
English at the University of Auckland was ranked in the world's top 40 in the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Knowledge and Skills

By taking a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English you can study texts from all over the English-speaking world, and literature from the medieval period up to the present. You can examine the roles texts have played in different cultures and at different periods. You can consider the different ways readers have approached texts, and how gender, race and other aspects of our identities have influenced writers and readers.

You will pay close attention to how texts achieve their effects and develop your skills in critical thinking. There are also opportunities to develop your own writing practice, including creative writing.

Potential Careers

English provides excellent training in critical thinking, analytical skills and in organising and expressing your ideas.
Our graduates have careers in the arts, business, communications, local and national government, publishing, teaching and libraries.

Other information

You can take a major in English as one of your two BA majors (a double major).
You will need to pass at least 120 points (eight courses) towards each of your majors, including at least 45 points (three courses) at Stage III.

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Plan Schedules

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • At least 15 points from Group 1 Elective Courses, and
  • 30 to 105 points from Group 2 Elective Courses

Selected courses must include at least 45 points at level 300.

Group 1 Elective Courses

Complete at least 15 points from the following:

Group 2 Elective Courses

Complete 30 to 105 points from the following:

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