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Why study English at La Trobe?

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1st in Victoria

We’re the best in Victoria and third in Australia for employer satisfaction, with a rating of 88.1 per cent.

Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2023, 2022 Employer Satisfaction Survey [PDF, 812 KB]

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World-class research

We’re ranked 'above world standard' for our research in language, communication and culture.

Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018

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Top 300 globally

We’re ranked in the world’s top 300 for arts and humanities.

Times Higher Education (THE), 2023, World University Rankings 2024 by subject: arts and humanities

Add more flexibility to your degree

With StudyFlex, you choose how to study your subjects – online, on campus, or a mix of both.

Great news – this is offered as a Flex major or minor at select campuses. That means at least half of the subjects in this major or minor are Flex subjects. Wherever you find them, whether they’re in a Flex major or minor or in a full StudyFlex course, our Flex subjects let you choose between studying online or on campus. It’s the perfect way to get the best of both worlds.

Discover StudyFlex

Career opportunities in English

Career pathways

Studying English builds skills in critical thinking, communication and analysis to prepare you for a range of careers.

Possible roles include:

  • Teacher or Tutor
  • Journalist
  • Copywriter
  • Editor
  • Instructional Designer
  • Project Manager
  • Public Relations Consultant

Future employers

Potential employers of English graduates include:

  • State or Federal Government
  • Jobaroo
  • Oriental Cambridge Education Group
  • Ericsson
  • Hoopla
  • Red Hat Software

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