The course aims for students undertaking this course are as follows: - to produce graduates with a strong grounding in and full knowledge of contemporary writing practices - to adequately provide students with the opportunity to explore a range of literary forms and genres and gain practice-oriented skills - to ensure graduates have sufficient knowledge in the theories, practices and directions of writing to enable them to enter an Honours and/or Higher Degree Research program.

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. There are no prior language requirements for the international studies program. Entry level to the various language and culture programs depends upon students' prior knowledge of the relevant language. Students are admitted to the international studies program with no guarantee of entry to a specific major, although every effort is made to meet students' preferences. The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.