Graduate Diploma in English Studies

You will complete 48 credit points in total, including a minimum of 24 credit points of core units of study and a maximum of 24 credit points from elective units of study.

You can study across a broad spectrum including Medieval literature, Early modern literature, 18th- and 19th-century literature, Modern and contemporary literature, British, American and Australian literature, and various aspects of cultural theory. You also have the option of taking creative writing units in contemporary poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction.

The closing date for Semester 1 is 31 January of the commencing year, and the closing date for Semester 2 is 15 July of the commencing year. Separate deadlines apply for scholarship applications.

You can submit an application through the University of Sydney's online portal. Separate deadlines apply for scholarship applications, and you can view scholarship closing dates on the university's website.

The University of Sydney is ranked 1st in Australia for English Language and Literature and 18th in the world according to the QS World University Rankings 2024 and 2025 respectively.