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At The Australian National University, our Master of Philosophy candidates enjoy a dynamic research environment with exceptional program resources. Choosing where to pursue your research studies hinges on institutional prestige - and ANU stands among the globe's top universities, making it the ideal destination for your academic journey.
English research programs form the core of literary scholarship at ANU. Students can receive guidance across diverse fields including Australian and British literature (spanning eras from the Renaissance to contemporary works), along with American literature, Commonwealth studies, comparative literature, gender studies, and literary/cultural theory. The University's key research specializations in English encompass 18th Century British and Irish works, Romantic period studies, Victorian through Modernist literature, postcolonial studies, Australian literary traditions, American literature, and dramatic arts.
Applicants must present at a minimum, an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent, with an overall grade of distinction (or GPA 6/7) or higher, and the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis. Equivalence may be met by a combination of qualifications and professional experience.