Myjor myjor.site
ID EN
Home/ Programs/ English Literature
Humanities

English Literature

Sastra Inggris

This study program examines English language, literature, and culture through critical reading, textual analysis, writing, and cross-cultural communication.

Compare programs
Level S1 · 4 years
Market demand Growing
Mid salary Rp 5–9 million /mo
01

Big Picture

DATA

The study of language, literature, culture, and English-speaking societies, with practice in critical reading, writing, humanities research, and cross-cultural communication.

Core courses

  • ›Introduction to English Literature
  • ›Studies in Prose, Poetry, and Drama
  • ›Linguistics and English Language Studies
  • ›Cultural Studies
  • ›Academic Writing
  • ›Humanities Research Methodology
WHO THIS FITS

You'll fit right in if you enjoy reading texts deeply, writing and editing, learning about cultures, using English actively, and building evidence-based arguments.

Often confused with…

what's the difference?
vsPendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Sastra Inggris focuses on language, literature, and culture; Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris prepares you for teaching and instructional design.
vsBahasa Inggris D3
A diploma program is more vocational and oriented toward practical job skills, while an S1 in Sastra Inggris provides a broader foundation in humanities study and research.
vsLinguistik
Sastra Inggris focuses more on literature and culture; Linguistik focuses on the structure, use, and development of language.

Myth vs Fact

MYTH Sastra Inggris graduates can only become translators.
FACT Skills in critical reading, writing, editing, research, and cross-cultural communication can be applied to translation, editorial work, media, content, research, and communications.
MYTH Studying Sastra Inggris is just reading novels.
FACT You also study language, theory, culture, research methodology, academic writing, and the analysis of various text forms.
MYTH Sastra Inggris graduates automatically become teachers.
FACT The teaching profession requires a specific educational pathway and credentials; Sastra Inggris is not a teacher education program.
02

Toolkit & Prep

GUIDE

Personal hardware & software you need to prepare before classes start — requirements vary by program. Expensive, heavy-duty equipment is usually provided by the campus.

MINIMUM LAPTOP SPEC

Minimum laptop specs: Core i3/Ryzen 3, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection. Dedicated GPU not required.

ESTIMATED STARTUP BUDGET
Rp 5–9 million

A one-time purchase that lasts through your studies.

Laptop
For reading digital sources, writing, research, video conferences, and document processing.
Required
Stable internet connection
Needed to access journals, digital libraries, and online classes.
Required
Headset with microphone
Useful for listening practice, discussions, presentations, and interviews.
Required
Document processing software
For assignments, citations, and academic writing.
Required
Reference management software
Helps organize research sources and citations.
Optional
Digital English dictionaries and corpora
Supports vocabulary analysis, language usage, and translation.
Optional
03

Facility Checklist

GUIDE

Questions specific to English Literature to bring to an open house or campus visit. Important facilities vary by program — these matter most.

Note: Myjor doesn't maintain a facilities database per campus. This is a tool for you to assess it yourself.

Does the library provide a sufficiently up-to-date collection of English literature, literary criticism, linguistics, and culture?
Do you get access to academic journals and humanities databases at no additional cost?
Are discussion rooms or reading rooms available that support group work and close reading of texts?
Are there audio-visual facilities for listening practice, presentations, and film or drama studies?
Does the campus provide access to word-processing and reference-management software?
Are there language laboratories or facilities that support linguistic analysis?
How is student access to research facilities, methodology guidance, and digital library services?

Tip: ask for a tour of the relevant labs/studios, not just the main building. Ask about access hours and whether undergrads can use the equipment.

04

Academic Quality

GUIDE

Three objective ways to assess a program's academic quality — including how to check them yourself.

A

Program accreditation status

Check the program's own accreditation rating (not just the campus's) on official sites. International accreditation is a plus for certain fields.

Unggul / A — top tier Baik Sekali / B Baik / C

Check at: BAN-PT (banpt.or.id) or the relevant LAM, & PDDIKTI (pddikti.kemdikbud.go.id).

B

Student–faculty ratio & how to calculate it

ratio = active students ÷ full-time faculty
Example: 600 students ÷ 25 faculty = 1 : 24
✓Ideal: ≈1:20 for STEM/science fields, ≈1:30 for social sciences/humanities (per Ministry of Education guidance).
!The smaller the second number, the more attention each student gets. Above 1:40 is worth flagging.
!Also check faculty qualifications (Master's/PhD) and whether there are industry practitioner lecturers.
C

Faculty research — relevant & current?

Look up faculty profiles and publications (Google Scholar / SINTA). For English Literature, look for those researching currently relevant topics:

Identity and cultural representation in English-language literatureGender and class studies in literary worksDiaspora literature, migration, and postcolonialismAdapting literary works into film or digital mediaEcocriticism and environmental issues in literatureTranslating literary works and issues of equivalenceDiscourse analysis in English-language mediaPopular culture and fandom studiesLiterary linguistics and stylisticsDigital literacy and creative writing

E.g., is there faculty researching AI, or cancer-related topics? Active research topics signal the program keeps up with the field.

ASK AT THE OPEN HOUSE

"What's this program's student–faculty ratio? What research topics are faculty currently working on? What percentage of graduates find field-relevant jobs within 6 months?"

05

Partnerships

GUIDE

Campus partnerships heavily shape internship, research, and career paths. Which partners matter varies by program — here's what's relevant for English Literature.

industry internships
Ask about active internship pathways at publishers, media outlets, content companies, communication agencies, cultural institutions, or companies that need English-language skills.
publishing and editorial
Ask for a list of publisher or media partners that accept students for editorial practice, proofreading, and content production.
translation institutions
Ask whether there are translation practice partnerships with language bureaus, professional translators, or multilingual institutions.
cultural institutions and diplomacy
Ask about project or internship opportunities with cultural centers, museums, language institutions, or cultural exchange organizations.
joint research
Ask about active research projects with lecturers, humanities institutions, literary communities, or overseas institutions.
language and translation certification
Ask about access to relevant training or certification, and whether the costs are covered or discounted through partners.
active MoUs and partnership outcomes
Ask for a list of active MoUs, not just logos; ask how many students are actually placed each year.

Ask for a list of official partners with active MoUs — not just logos in a brochure. Ask how many students are actually placed each year.

06

Career & Salary

DATA
Entry
0–2 years
Rp 3–5 million
per month
Mid
3–6 years
Rp 5–9 million
per month
Senior
7+ years
Rp 9–15 million
per month
Career pathsSalary range /mo
Content writer Rp 3–8 million
Editor or proofreader Rp 3–8 million
Translator Rp 3–10 million
Technical writer Rp 5–12 million
Copywriter Rp 4–10 million
Researcher or research assistant Rp 3–8 million
Communications specialist Rp 4–12 million
Freelance writer Variable; depends on project and workload

Sources: Myjor 2024 industry salary survey (n=4,200), BPS, and job portals. Figures are medians, influenced by city, company, and experience.

Sources & References

The career & salary data above traces back to its sources. Click to expand/collapse the source list.

06 · Career & Salary (3 sources)