Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts (Major in English Communication)

Open to school leaver application

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts majoring in English Communication is a four-year degree program that equips students with knowledge and skills essential for success in higher education and the workplace. Designed for students who wish to take English Communication as a major or minor area of study, the program provides in-depth knowledge of the English language and internationally recognised proficiencies in reading, writing, and communication.

Graduates are well-prepared for careers in education, publishing, communications, media, public service, and any profession where advanced English language competency is an advantage. The program also provides a foundation for postgraduate study in linguistics, literature, or communication.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed Grade 12 from a recognised institution. The following minimum grades are required for school leaver selection:

  • A grade of C or better in Language & Literature or Applied English (one subject).
  • A grade of C or better in General Mathematics or Advanced Mathematics (one subject).
  • A grade of B or better in three (3) subjects chosen from Economics, History, Geography, Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

Minimum GPA: 2.50, calculated across the subjects listed above (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0; subjects not taken are excluded from the calculation). Note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission — places are limited and competition is strong.

NOSS selection formula (2025): (COUNT_C[LL,AE]=1)&(COUNT_C[GM,AM]=1)&(COUNT_B[Ec,Hi,Gr,Ph,Ch,Bi]=3)&(GPA[LL,AE,AM,GM,Ec,Hi,Gr,Bi,Ch,Ph]>=2.50)

Course Structure

Year 1

Semester 1

  • 4.10405Introduction to English Language
  • 4.10402English for Academic Purposes
  • 4.10406English Grammar & Usage

Semester 2

  • 4.10411Practical English Writing
  • 4.10408English Phonetics

Year 2

Semester 1

  • 4.20407Modern English Grammar

Semester 2

  • 4.20401English Phonology
  • 4.20402English Morphology

Year 3

Semester 1

  • 4.30401English Syntax
  • 4.30402English Semantics & Pragmatics
  • 4.30410Intercultural Communication

Semester 2

  • 4.30403Critical Reading & Writing
  • 4.30405English for Journalism

Year 4

Semester 1

  • 4.40411Reading Course in English
  • 4.40410English for Business Management

Semester 2

  • 4.40412Executive Communication

Course codes shown are indicative. Please contact the School directly for official course codes and credit information.