Literary studies - XM0028
Literary studies
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Literary studies brings together people who are passionate about literature and creative writing. Through core units you’ll be exposed to different cultural and historical contexts. You’ll then have the option to take electives from either literary studies or creative writing.
Why choose literary studies?
You’ll study some of the best-known and most interesting contemporary and historical literature, including novels, poems, short stories and non-fiction. You’ll develop an advanced understanding of literature in cultural, historical and professional contexts, be able to discuss literature informed by an understanding of literary movements, themes, genres and literary theory, and be able to explain how and why literature continues to shape society.
What will you study?
Our units help students develop an advanced understanding of the different historical, cultural, political and institutional forces that shape the reading and writing of literature as well as explore the role literature plays in shaping society itself.
Learn how to write critically about what you read and develop your understanding of the relations between language, literature and culture. You’ll have the option to take electives from either literary studies or creative writing.
Career opportunities
Literary studies will open up opportunities for a future in:
- Creative industries
- Literary research
- Commercial publishing
- Professional and creative writing
- Literary research
- Government and cultural policy
- Arts administration
- Marketing.
Global study
With Monash’s impressive international links, you’ll have the opportunity to venture into new and challenging contexts to enhance your learning.
Short-term programs include:
- War and memory: Resistance, massacre and commemoration in second world war Italy – Italy.
Global Immersion Guarantee:
As a Bachelor of Arts student, you’ll have access to the Monash Global Immersion Guarantee – an opportunity to spend two weeks studying in one of a variety of locations, with airfares and accommodation covered as part of your degree.
This area of study is offered in the following courses or can be taken where you have 8 free electives. To see if you can take this area of study within a double degree select from the course offering below.
- Arts
- Arts and Criminology
- Arts and Fine Art
- Arts and Global Studies
- Arts and Health Sciences
- Arts and Media Communication
- Arts and Music
- Business and Arts
- Commerce and Arts
- Education and Arts
- Information Technology and Arts
- International Business and Arts
- Laws and Arts
- Liberal Arts
- Marketing and Arts
- Politics, Philosophy and Economics and Arts
- Science and Arts
Career opportunities
- Creative industries
- Literary research
- Commercial publishing
- Professional and creative writing
- Literary research
- Government and cultural policy.
Overseas opportunities
As a Monash student you have the option to make your course an international one. One option is studying at a Monash campus abroad, and you'll have Malaysia, India, China or Prato (Italy) to choose from.
"The teaching staff at Monash not only give you honest opinions and feedback, but also encourage you to go further."
- Benazir Mungloo,
Bachelor of Arts,
Literary studies major.