English

If you are considering furthering your research in literary studies you will want to learn from the best in Australia and immerse yourself in the field

 

Degrees offered

English research degrees are the centre of literary studies at ANU. Supervision is available in Australian and British literature; the latter covering a range of historical periods from the Renaissance to today. You may also focus on American, Commonwealth and comparative literature, gender studies and literary and cultural theory. The University's main research strengths for English are in 18th Century British and Irish literature, Romantic literary studies, Victorian, Neo-Victorian and modernist literature, postcolonial literature and theory, Australian literature, American literature and drama.