Graduate Coursework at the Research School of Humanities
The Research School of Humanities offers an exciting new suite of graduate coursework programs in Liberal Arts. Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Masters and Masters (Honours) are available, with specialisations in:
By undertaking a robust and recognized program in the strongly interrelated areas of cultural heritage, museums, collections, visual and material culture studies, students will be offered the opportunity to capitalise on the Research School of Humanities’ strong industry connections and partnerships, and to gain first hand experience as well as a deeper understanding of a range of relevant national institutions and professional contexts. Our graduate training programs also offer students the benefits associated with studying at Australia’s foremost university.
Courses can be taken toward the award of a named degree in one of the specialised areas, but will also suit Graduate Studies Select students who are interested in undertaking a broader range of courses.
NOTICE for graduate coursework students:
Interdisciplinary Humanities Research: Methods, Theories and Skills (HUMN8001) is not presently scheduled to run in 2010. However we have received a degree of interest in the course so we may schedule it after all, pending numbers.
If you would like to take this course in semester 1 2010, please contact Dr Kylie Message ASAP to register your interest: Kylie.Message@anu.edu.au
2010 Semester 1 Class Timetable (pdf) - download here
2010 Semester 2 Class Timetable (pdf) - download here
Programs and Entry Requirements
| Programs Offered |
Admission Requirements |
Weighting |
Advance Standing |
Time taken by student to completed program |
Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts
(named specialisation) |
Completion of an undergraduate degree of not less than three years study at a recognized university or higher education provider or approved professional experience. |
24 units |
None |
1 semester |
Graduate Diploma in Liberal Arts
(named specialisation) |
(a) Completion of four years of study at a recognized University or higher education provider or approved professional experience.
or,
(b) Completion of an undergraduate degree of not less than three years study at a recognized university or higher education provider and successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts or equivalent postgraduate degree. |
48 units |
24 units if Graduate Certificate or equivalent successfully completed |
2 semesters |
Master of Liberal Arts
(named specialisation) |
(a) Completion of four years of study at a recognized University or higher education provider or approved professional experience.
or,
(b) Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Liberal Arts or equivalent postgraduate degree. |
72 units |
48 units if Graduate Diploma successfully completed |
3 semesters |
Master of Liberal Arts
(named specialisation) (Honours) |
Completion of relevant Masters award (with an overall average mark of 70% or higher) |
96 units |
72 units if ANU Masters program satisfactorily completed |
4 semesters |
To find out more about each field and the requirements for each award, click on the specialisation title above or contact the program coordinator:
Dr Kylie Message
Research School of Humanities Graduate Coursework Coordinator
Museums and Collections Stream Convenor
Research School of Humanities
T: ( 02 ) 6125 5429
F: ( 02 ) 6125 2438
E: kylie.message@anu.edu.au
CRICOS codes:
064768A - Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts
064769K - Graduate Diploma in Liberal Arts
064770F - Master of Liberal Arts
064771E - Master of Liberal Arts (Honours)
