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Graduate Certificate in Literary Classics

Turn Your Love of Literature into a Career

Are you passionate about literature? Turn your passion into a career through this Literary Classics course from Griffith University.

You'll explore complex literary works across different cultures and historical periods, deepening your understanding and appreciation of world literature.

Delivered by distance education through Open Universities Australia, this course allows you to study anytime, anywhere for a qualification that's identical to one received on campus

Gain a Recognised Degree

  • Identical to on-campus qualification
  • Study anywhere, anytime
  • FEE-HELP available
Quick Course Guide
Qualification Graduate Certificate Enrolment dates Enrol anytime - start now!
Study time Max time for completion:
10 years
Pre-requisites Recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent
Delivery method Distance education - online Assessment Assignments & exams
Delivered by Griffith University Finance options FEE-HELP available

Deepen Your Understanding of Classic Works

As well as appealing to anyone with a keen interest in literature, the Graduate Certificate in Literary Classics is ideal for teachers and librarians who wish to upgrade their qualifications.

This course focuses on great books and great authors, with each unit covering a small number of complete classic works of literature. Attention is given to the language, structure and themes of each work, as well as the traditions of crtical interpretation surrounding them.

You'll improve your critical thinking, reading and writing skills, and graduate with the ability to:

  • Appreciate and critically analyse complex literary works
  • Write clear and cogent literary criticism
  • Understand and think through complex ethical questions
  • Understand the relationship between literary works and the cultures in which they were produced

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Course Structure

  • Total Units: 4

Course Units

  • Shakespeare's Plays
  • Classic Russian Novels of the 19th Century
  • Great German Novelists of the 19th Century
  • Classic Australian Novels
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Set Your Own Study Schedule

There are four study periods each year - so you can enrol anytime and start in the study period of your choice.

You're in control of your study schedule - study from home or wherever it's convenient, and in your own time. You can fast track your learning by studying during all four study periods, or take breaks in between.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information.

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Study Now, Pay as You Earn

Almost every Australian citizen is eligible for Government assistance through the FEE-HELP program. This means you do not have to pay anything upfront, but can pay for your course as you earn.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about how you can study now and pay as you earn with FEE-HELP.


Refresh Your Study Skills with Quick Skills Modules

New to university study or returning to study after a long break? You may want to consider taking Quick Skills Modules, short online courses that are designed to help you get the most out of your studies. There are six modules available:

  • An Introduction to Project Managing Your Studies
  • Setting Study Goals and Objectives
  • Managing Risks and Optimising Potential
  • Getting to Know Your Study Materials
  • Scheduling Tasks and Time
  • Preparing for and Sitting Exams

Each module can be completed within three hours. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information about these optional modules.

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Enjoy Comprehensive Support

Get all the support you need as you study towards your qualification. You have access to:

  • Student advisers
  • Online forums
  • Study groups
  • Online library resources
  • Online guidance on study skills and writing
  • A dedicated student association

You may be eligible for financial assistance through FEE-HELP. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now to discuss your eligibility.


About Griffith University & Open Universities Australia (OUA)

This course is delivered by Griffith University, in partnership with OUA.

About Griffith University

Griffith University is regarded as one of Australia's most innovative tertiary institutions and one of the Asia-Pacific region's most influential universities. Griffith prepares future leaders equipped to manage tomorrow's global issues.

Griffith University is dedicated to providing career-relevant pathways to its students, emphasising professional development and corporate training.

Learn more about Griffith University.

About OUA

OUA offers a wide range of distance-based courses and units from Australia's leading universities. All OUA qualifications are identical to those gained on-campus - and all are FEE-HELP approved.

With OUA, you can enrol anytime, mix and match units, and study at your own pace, while enjoying comprehensive support services.

Learn more about OUA.

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