BA - Literary Studies in Clayton Australia | Monash University

The Bachelor of Arts program provides both breadth and specialization, cultivating globally aware, skilled, and critically thinking individuals. The curriculum is designed around transformative experiences, with four Professional Futures domains available through elective units to shape your distinctive graduate identity: Global immersion, Intercultural competence, Professional practice, or Innovation capacity. Options include local and international internships, professional collaborations, entrepreneurial ventures, and over 50 global study programs, including the Monash Arts Global Immersion Guarantee with funding support. These opportunities equip you to thrive in diverse cultural settings while connecting with a network of peers who share your aspirations.

Literary studies unites enthusiasts of literature and creative writing. Core units introduce diverse cultural and historical perspectives, followed by elective choices in either literary analysis or creative composition.
You'll explore significant contemporary and classic works across genres - novels, poetry, short fiction, and nonfiction. The program develops sophisticated literary understanding within cultural, historical, and professional frameworks, enabling you to analyze texts through the lens of literary movements, themes, genres, and theory while examining literature's ongoing societal impact.
Career pathways from literary studies include: Creative sectors, Literary scholarship, Publishing industry
Professional writing, Academic research, Cultural policy development, Arts management, Marketing communications.