Graduate School of Humanities & Social Sciences
GRADUATE STUDIES IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES WELCOME FROM THE DEAN
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The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences is a
WELCOME place where academic excellence and innovation meet and where ideas and practice are brought together.
We aim to develop ethical leaders with the Our academic staff are not only nationally knowledge, skills and passion to make a and internationally renowned researchers positive contribution to the world. and leading practitioners in their fields of expertise, but also committed teachers who Our programs foster social, political and encourage intellectual excellence and critical cultural understanding, critical and creative enquiry. They also bring substantial industry thinking, and allow you to apply your skills experience and expertise to teaching roles, and knowledge to real world situations. ensuring you remain attuned to the latest developments in their field. You’ll develop advanced knowledge in your discipline area and acquire professional I look forward to welcoming you into the skills for a rewarding and meaningful career. Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Denise Varney Dean, Faculty of Arts
Professor Denise Varney Professor Denise Varney is the Dean of the Faculty of Arts. She is a Professor of Theatre Studies and was recently a co-director of the Australian Centre. WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTOR
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At the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences you will be exposed to the latest academic research and thinking on the ways in which the humanities and social sciences can contribute to the wellbeing of individuals and societies.
Drawing students from around the globe, academic expertise, supervision of research and the possibility of undertaking an the Graduate School is a dynamic and higher degree candidates by internationally extensive research project that may lead diverse learning and research community. renowned researchers, industry knowledge to research higher degree studies. Our We offer a suite of graduate programs in and engagement, and international research higher degree candidates are part which you will develop the knowledge and intensives. Opportunities exist within our of a vibrant community focused on research skills to influence lives and events at both courses to undertake language studies outcomes with immediate and significant local and global levels. and acquire skills relevant to working in impact both locally and internationally. culturally diverse environments. SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE At the Graduate School we recognise The Graduate School offers a remarkable that the humanities and social sciences Our graduates go on to find success in intellectual and international community are central to civic and private sector a range of careers in the private, non which we invite you to join. This brochure will leadership; they provide the skills and government and government sectors in give you a taste of what we have to offer. knowledge to analyse conflict, to engage the diverse fields of social and political in contemporary society’s complex policy economy, media and communications and I look forward to welcoming you to the issues, and to influence the type of world cultural management. School soon. in which we want to live. We aim to ensure Associate Professor Kate MacNeill that our graduates become global citizens, Our specialised Graduate School combines Director, Graduate School of Humanities and achieve this objective through the the opportunity to acquire a graduate and Social Sciences School’s innovative teaching that draws on degree, to undertake industry placements
Associate Professor Kate MacNeill Kate MacNeill has degrees in law and economics and had a career in policy work in the government and non-government sector prior to returning to study art history, and obtaining her PhD. Her research interests include the intersection between law and artistic practice, leadership in the arts and cultural sector, and ethics and creative practices. WELCOME TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
The University of Melbourne’s strong performance in international rankings puts us at the forefront of higher education in the world. Join our international community of thought leaders here at the University of Melbourne.
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ABOUT US WELCOME The Graduate School sits within the Faculty of Arts, which is home to the Asia Institute, the School of Culture and Communication, the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, the School of Languages and Linguistics and the School of Social and Political Sciences.
These schools contribute to the research, ■■ Learn practical, transferable skills to ■■ Activate your new skills and leverage teaching and learning of the Graduate make a fluid transition between study your expanded networks to manifest School of Humanities and Social and the workplace; your career goals; Sciences, along with numerous specialist ■■ Pursue your chosen area of ■■ Interpret and deal with real-world interdisciplinary research centres. The specialisation through our research situations and make an informed and Graduate School is proud to deliver training programs; positive impact on your community and the world. definitive Masters, Research and PhD ■■ Explore issues that concern you and programs that are recognised globally. As a have an arena in which to debate them student you can expect to: with fellow students and academics;
WE ARE NO.32 IN MELBOURNE IS NO.5 IN RANKED NO.1 THE WORLD THE WORLD FOR BEST IN AUSTRALIA Times Higher Education STUDENT CITY Academic Ranking of World Rankings 2018 QS Best Student Cities World Universities 2017 Ranking 2017 CONTENTS
Course Overview 5
Meet Melbourne 9
Take Your Student Experience Further 11
Industry Engagement and Career Progression 13
Our Cultural Partners 14
Internships 15
Masters by Coursework Programs 17
Executive Master of Arts 19
Cultural Management Master of Art Curatorship 21 Master of Arts and Cultural Management 23 Master of Cultural Materials Conservation 25
Media, Communications and Publishing Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing 27 Master of Global Media Communication 29 Master of International Journalism 31 Master of Journalism 33 Master of Marketing Communications 35 Master of Publishing and Communications 37
Social Sciences Master of Applied Linguistics 39 Master of Arts (Professional and Applied Ethics) 41 Master of Criminology 43 Master of Development Studies 45 Master of International Relations 47 Master of Public Policy and Management 49 Master of Social Policy 51 Master of Translation (Chinese) 53 Master of Translation (Spanish) 55
Short Courses and Executive Education 57
Our Research Programs 59
How to Apply for a Research Program 61
Financing Your Degree 63
Frequently Asked Questions 65
How To Apply 67 COURSE OVERVIEW
Minor Internship Thesis Programs Duration Entry requirements Option Option Page Executive Master of Arts Executive Master 200 point program 200 point program of Arts 2 years full-time an undergraduate degree, or equivalent; and the applicant’s submitted personal / 4 years part-time statement outlining why they wish to be considered for the course. 150 point program 150 point program 1.5 years full-time a Bachelor of Arts degree, or equivalent ; and the applicant’s submitted personal ✓ ✓ 19 3 years part-time statement outlining why they wish to be considered for the course. 100 point program 100 point program 1 year full-time a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree, or equivalent ; and the applicant’s submitted / 2 years part- time personal statement outlining why they wish to be considered for the course. Cultural Management Art Curatorship 200 point program 200 point program 2 years full-time/ 4 an undergraduate degree, or equivalent, including at least 50 credit points at second years part-time year level or above in subjects requiring written and analytical assessment, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent. 150 point program 150 point program 1.5 years full-time/ 3 an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at years part-time least H2B (70%) , or equivalent. ✓ ✓ 21 100 point program 100 point program 1 year full-time/ 2 an honours degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B years part-time (70%) , or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) , or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience and/or professional experience. Arts and Cultural 200 point program 200 point program Management 2 years full-time/4 an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with a weighted average mark of H2B (70%) years part-time or above, or equivalent. 150 point program 150 point program 1.5 years full-time/ 3 an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of H2B years part-time (70%) or above, or equivalent. 100 point program 100 point program 5 1 year full-time/ 2 an honours degree in Arts and Cultural Management, with a weighted average mark of 23 years part-time at least H2B (70%), or equivalent; or ✓ ✓ an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant professional experience. Graduate diploma 100 point program Graduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Management (Advanced) an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) or equivalent.
COURSE OVERVIEW COURSE Cultural 200 point program 200 point program Materials 2 years full-time/ 4 an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average Conservation years part-time mark, or equivalent. 150 point program 150 point program 1.5 years full-time/ 3 an undergraduate degree, in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted years part-time average mark, or equivalent. 100 point program 100 point program 1 year full-time/ 2 an honours degree in a cognate, discipline with at least H2B (70%) weighted average, years part-time or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted 25 average, or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. ✓ ✓ Completion of study equivalent to 25 points of university level chemistry would be considered an advantage. Portfolios or evidence of colour vision acuity or manual dexterity are not required for selection, but the Selection Committee may require applicants to supply information about their interest, knowledge and experience in conservation, their preferred area of conservation specialisation (objects, paper, paintings), a curriculum vitae, and a statement advising whether or not they believe they have normal colour vision and manual dexterity. Applicants with limited vision or dexterity should discuss with the course coordinator what assistance may be available to help them meet course requirements in their preferred area of conservation specialisation and to practice in the field. Media, Communications and Publishing Creative Writing, 200 point program 200 point program Publishing and 2 years full-time/ an undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B Editing 4 years part-time (70%), or equivalent. 27 150 point program 150 point program ✓ ✓ 1.5 years full-time/ an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at 3 years part-time least H2B (70%), or equivalent. Global Media 200 point program 200 point program Communication 2 years full-time/ an undergraduate degree with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent. 4 years part-time
150 point program 150 point program 1.5 years full-time/ 3 an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at years part-time least H2B (70%), or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with at least H2B (70%) average, or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience ✓ ✓ 29 100 point program 100 point program 1 year full-time/ an honours degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average 2 years part-time mark, or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average mark, or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. Minor Internship Thesis Programs Duration Entry requirements Option Option Page International 200 point program 200 point program Journalism 2 years full-time/ an undergraduate degree with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or 4 years part-time equivalent. 150 point program 150 point program 1.5 years full-time/ an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at 3 years part-time least H2B (70%) or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree in any discipline and a Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) or equivalent; or 31 an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with a weighted average mark of at ✓ ✓ least H2B (70%) or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. 100 point program 100 point program 1 year full-time/ an honours degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B 2 years part-time (70%), or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. Journalism 200 point program 200 point program 2 years full-time/ an undergraduate degree with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), 4 years part-time or equivalent. 150 point program 150 point program 1.5 years full-time/ 3 an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted years part-time average mark, or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree in any discipline, and a Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average mark, or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average mark, or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. 100 point program 100 point program 1 year full-time/ 2 an honours degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B 33 years part-time (70%), or equivalent; or ✓ ✓ an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) , or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. Graduate diploma 100 point program 100 point program 1 year full-time/ 2 Graduate Diploma in Journalism (Advanced) 6 years part-time an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average of at least H2B (70%) in appropriate subjects, or equivalent. Graduate diploma 50 point program 50 point program 6 months full-time Graduate Certificate in Journalism (Advanced) an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) in appropriate subjects or equivalent. Marketing 200 point program 200 point program Communications 2 years full-time/ an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average 4 years part-time mark, or equivalent. 150 point program 150 point program 1.5 years full-time/ 3 an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted ✓ ✓ 35 years part-time average mark, or equivalent;or an undergraduate degree in any discipline with at least H2B (70%) weighted average mark, or equivalent and at least two years documented relevant media and communications work experience. Publishing and 200 point program 200 point program Communications 2 years full-time/ an undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B 4 years part-time (70%), or equivalent. 150 point program 150 point program 1.5 years full-time/ 3 an undergraduate degree in humanities or social sciences with a weighted average 37 years part-time mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent. ✓ ✓ 100 point program 100 point program
1 year full-time/ an honours degree in Publishing and Communications, with a weightedaverage mark of SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE 2 years part-time at least H2B (70%), or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average mark, or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience, or equivalent. Graduate diploma 100 point program 100 point program 1 year full-time/ Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) 2 years part-time an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent. 57 Graduate diploma 50 point program 50 point program 6 months full-time Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent. Social Sciences Applied 200 point program 200 point program Linguistics 2 years full-time/ an undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B 4 years part-time (70%), or equivalent. 150 point program 150 point program 1.5 years full-time/ 3 an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at years part-time least H2B (70%), or equivalent. ✓ ✓ 39 100 point program 100 point program 1 year full-time/ 2 an honours degree or equivalent, in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark years part-time of at least H2B (70%) or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree or equivalent, in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) or equivalent, and at least 2 years of documented, relevant work experience or equivalent. COURSE OVERVIEW
Minor Internship Thesis Programs Duration Entry requirements Option Option Page Arts 200 point program 200 point program (Professional & 2 years full-time/ 4 an undergraduate degree, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or Applied Ethics) years part-time equivalent. 150 point program 150 point program 1.5 years full-time/ 3 an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted years part-time average mark, or equivalent ; or An undergraduate degree in any discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work ✓ ✓ 41 experience. 100 point program 100 point program 1 year full time/ 2 An honours degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) average, or years part-time equivalent; or An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) average, or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience, or equivalent Criminology 200 point program 200 point program 2 years full-time/ 4 an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average years part-time mark, or equivalent. 150 point program 150 point program 1.5 years full-time/ 3 an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted years part-time average mark, or equivalent; or 100 point program an undergraduate degree in any discipline and a Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average mark, or equivalent. 1 year full-time/ 2 ✓ ✓ 43 years part-time 100 point program an honours degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average mark, or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree and an Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) (Criminology), with at least H2B (70%) weighted average mark, or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average mark, or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. Development 200 point program 200 point programan 7 Studies 2 years full-time / 4 undergraduate degree in any discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average years part-time mark, or equivalent. 150 point program 150 point program 1.5 years full-time / An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at 3 years part-time least H2B (70%), or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent and at least one year of documented, relevant work experience. ✓ ✓ 45
100 point program 100 point program 1 year full-time / an honours degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average 2 years part-time mark or equivalent; or COURSE OVERVIEW COURSE an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average mark or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. International 200 point program 200 point program Relations 2 years full-time / an undergraduate degree, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average mark or 4 years part-time equivalent. 150 point program 150 point program 1.5 years full-time/ an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at 3 years part- time least H2B (70%), or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. ✓ ✓ 47 100 point program 100 point program an honours degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average 1 year full-time / mark, or equivalent; or 2 years part-time an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average mark, or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience, or equivalent. Public Policy and 200 point program 200 point program Management 2 years full-time / an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least 4 years part-time H2B (70%), or equivalent. 150 point program 150 point program 1.5 years full-time / an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at 3 years part-time least H2B (70%), or equivalent; or 100 point program an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B ✓ ✓ 49 1 year full-time / (70%), or equivalent and at least one year of documented, relevant work experience. 2 years part-time 100 point program an honours degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent, and two years of documented, relevant work experience. Minor Internship Thesis Programs Duration Entry requirements Option Option Page Social Policy 200 point program 200 point program 2 years full-time/ 4 an undergraduate degree in any discipline with at least H2B (70%) weighted average years part-time mark, or equivalent. 150 point program 150 point program 1.5 years full-time/ 3 an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted years part-time average mark, or equivalent. ✓ ✓ 51 100 point program 100 point program 1 year full-time/ 2 an honours degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average years part-time mark, or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average mark, or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. Translation 200 point program 200 point program Enhanced 2 years full-time/ an undergraduate degree in any discipline with at least an H2B (70%) weighted (Chinese or 4 years part-time average; and native speaker competence in one of English or either Chinese or Spanish Spanish) (depending on the specialisation) and at least near-native competence in the other language * Credentials for language competence will be determined by the course coordinator/ selection committee, and may include prior study, tests and interviews. Native speaker is broadly defined here as a person who has spoken the language from birth and has had the majority of their education in the medium of that language. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicant seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required. 53-56 Translation 150 point program 150 point program ✓ ✓ (Chinese or 1.5 years full-time/ an undergraduate degree in any discipline with at least an H2B (70%) weighted Spanish) 3 years part-time average; and *native speaker competence in one of English or either Chinese or Spanish (depending on the specialisation concerned) and at least near-native competence in the other language. *Credentials for language competence will be determined by the course coordinator/ selection committee, and may include prior study, tests, and interviews. “Native speaker” is broadly defined here as a person who has spoken the language from birth and has had the majority of their education in that language. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicant seeking to meet these requirements by one of 8 the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required. Research Masters by 1.5 years full-time/ 3 a four-year honours degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial Research years part-time research component, equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study. Applicants should have achieved a minimum weighted average of 70% in the final year subjects, or (University of Melbourne) equivalent, with a minimum result of 75% for the research component; or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research x x 59 component, equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study. Applicants should have achieved a minimum weighted average of 70% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent with a minimum result of 75% for the research component; or a qualification and professional experience considered to be equivalent; PhD 3 years full-time/ 6 a four-year honours degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial years part-time research component, equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study. Applicants should have achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% in the final year subjects, or (University of Melbourne) equivalent, with a minimum result of 80% for the research component; or 60 a Masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research x x component, equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study. Applicants should have achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent with a minimum result of 80% for the research component; or a qualification and professional experience considered to be equivalent;
Concurrent Courses SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE Diploma in Depends on the Concurrent enrolment in an approved graduate coursework or research higher degree Languages concurrent degree program. 57 In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider prior academic x x performance. MEET MELBOURNE
Today, the University has 7 campuses around Victoria and welcomes more than 45,000 students each year. The Old Arts Building, with its iconic clock tower facing South Lawn, has been the centre of the Faculty of Arts and the University of Melbourne for 93 years.
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THE WORLD’S MOST LIVEABLE CITY Melbourne was crowned the World’s Most picturesque Great Ocean Road. Get your Liveable City for the seventh year running sporting fix with a host of annual events in The Economist’s 2017 survey. Celebrating including the Australian Grand Prix, the rich and diverse culture, food, fashion Australian Open Tennis Championship and and a world of entertainment, it’s a great the Melbourne Cup Carnival. The famous place to be a student. Discover what makes ‘cafe culture,’ world-class cuisine and Melbourne unique in the iconic streets of colourful nightlife will all become part of St Kilda, Fitzroy and Prahran. Take a trip your vibrant student experience at the further afield to the Yarra Valley wine region University of Melbourne. or pack your surfboard and escape to the AS A GRADUATE SCHOOL STUDENT, YOU WILL BE BASED ON THE MAIN CAMPUS AT PARKVILLE, A THRIVING MELBOURNE SUBURB, ONLY A SHORT WALK FROM THE CITY CENTRE.
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A Creative Space for New Ideas Ongoing Student Support Overseas Intensive Subjects The distinguished Old Arts Building The University of Melbourne delivers ongoing In collaboration with partner universities, provides innovative learning spaces and student support from your first enquiry, the Graduate School of Humanities and state-of-the-art facilities exclusively for through to your graduation. We will assist Social Sciences offers a number of overseas graduate students. The collaborative you with all enrolment enquiries, be on hand intensive subjects in various locations around work and social spaces are a great place throughout your time as a graduate student, the globe. Overseas intensive subjects for networking and exchanging ideas with and maintain contact when you become a typically run for a week and may also involve fellow students, employers and community member of our valued alumni community. industry visits and cultural excursions at the
TAKE YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE FURTHER STUDENT YOUR TAKE leaders facilitating a strong cohort building Our support focuses on your wellbeing, destination. These subjects are an excellent experience. careers advice and subject selection through way to foster international scholarly networks one-on-one consultations and special events and to approach your subject matter from a You will have access to world‑class facilities designed to keep you focused. different perspective and place. and support networks including: Overseas intensive subjects available to our ■■ Dedicated lecture and seminar rooms Study a Language graduate students in relevant programs include: ■■ Wireless connectivity throughout Many of our Masters by Coursework ■■ Student lounge programs allow you to study a modern ■■ Comparative Social Policy, and ASEAN ■■ Study and meeting rooms language at any level, from beginner to and Southeast Asian Regionalism, co- taught with Gadjah Mada Universitas, ■■ Easy access to public transport and advanced. Studying a language gives you Indonesia; parking. an edge when applying for jobs in the ■■ Contemporary Art in China, location You can borrow multimedia equipment global market. varies each year; including laptops, voice recorders, still and Visit our website to find out how to make video cameras, and tripods. You also have ■■ Criminal Justice: Australia and Japan language study part of your curriculum. access to high-spec editing suites available – taught at Ritsumeikan University, both in the Visual Resource Centre and Kyoto, Japan; in the Old Arts Building, where you can ■■ Indonesia Rising, taught at Universitas edit digital video footage to enhance your Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia; assessment and research projects. ■■ International Publishing Project, taught at City University of New York, USA; “I completed a two-month study abroad program in Jerusalem, which included an 8-week internship with the Palestine-Israel Journal. The Palestine-Israel Journal is a non- profit publication that focuses on a different aspect of the Israel/Palestine conflict each issue, presenting an equal number of articles written by Israeli and Palestinian authors.
I assisted with the issue titled ‘Religion and the Conflict’, which was a fascinating topic, especially as I was in Jerusalem during Ramadan, and as tensions in the city were mounting. At the Journal, I assisted with a range of editorial tasks such as editing articles, covering conferences and events, writing pieces for the Journal’s blog and participating in various discussions and actions.”
Elizabeth Lawrence, a Master of International Relations student completed a Study Abroad program in Jerusalem.
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■■ Leaders, Business & Culture, taught SUBJECT SPOTLIGHT: at International Studies Institute, Florence, Italy; Fieldwork in Complex and Hostile ■ ■ Social Media and Change, co-taught Places with Fudan University, China; Fieldwork is demanding and poses unique ■■ Social Policy and Development, co- risks to the security and safety of the taught with Universitas Indonesia and researcher and research participants. This 10 Gadjah Mada Universitas, Indonesia; day intensive subject prepares students for ■■ Universitas 21 (U21) Advanced undertaking detailed fieldwork for extended International Study, co-taught with periods overseas in less secure and/or the University of Birmingham and the complex environments. Designed to deliver University of Delhi. theoretical and practical skills, the subject is
“Having completed this subject I feel SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE As places are limited, entry into these taught by a combination of academics and professional security consultants including immeasurably more equipped with subjects is application-based and the knowledge and skills to prepare competitive. experienced humanitarian workers and ex- military personnel. Three days of practical and operate professionally in complex environments. The practical scenarios Diploma in Languages field training at the University of Melbourne’s Dookie campus are delivered by Red R, a and the tense contexts presented If you wish to study a language intensively recognised and accredited training provider confronted my tolerance for stress, alongside your Masters by Coursework or for four United Nations bodies and Australian whilst the coping mechanisms Research Higher Degree program you can Government agencies (AusAID, DFAT). provided to assist us regarding issues apply to enrol in a concurrent Diploma in of risk management, stress and Languages. You can start your language emergency response have added to study at different entry points dependent my global perspective significantly. on your proficiency. Rupert Christie, a Master of For further information visit the handbook International Relations student entry at: handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/ completed Fieldwork in Complex & current/D-LANG Hostile Places. INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT AND CAREER PROGRESSION
The University of Melbourne is ranked No. 17 in the world for Arts and Humanities in the
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PARTNERSHIPS The Graduate School of Humanities and As a graduate of our School, you will Social Sciences has an extensive network of already have a head start. The University’s partners across the corporate, government reputation precedes itself and your and not-for-profit sectors. These qualification will be respected and highly relationships span collaborative research regarded by employers. projects, teaching and work integrated learning opportunities, scholarships and High profile employers actively recruit prizes, as well as guest lectures and public our graduates, who stand out for their programs. industry knowledge, problem solving and communication skills, creativity, capacity INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT AND CAREER PROGRESSION ENGAGEMENT INDUSTRY During your study you can benefit from for independent critical thought and opportunities such as career development leadership potential. workshops, internships and special events designed to link and facilitate your engagement with industry representatives. These representatives are invited to speak from their own experience about career development, emerging roles and industry transformations.
Visit our website to find out more about internships and the organisations where our students have completed placements. graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/engage/internships Through internships, volunteering The Humanitarian Advisory Group (HAG) opportunities and access to special networking is an Australian-based social enterprise events, our students gain unparalleled founded in 2012 to elevate the profile of experience of, and insights into, a wide range humanitarian action in Asia and the Pacific. OUR of organisations across different sectors. The HAG provides a unique space for thinking, Graduate School of Humanities and Social research, technical advice, evaluations PARTNERS Sciences has existing relationships and and training that can positively contribute partnerships with hundreds of organisations to excellence in humanitarian practice. across Australia and internationally, some of The Graduate School of Humanities & which are listed below. Social Sciences partners with HAG to offer graduate students internship, volunteering and research project opportunities at the organisation. A number of Faculty of Arts alumni have gone on to secure a permanent role at HAG.
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is Melbourne Writers Festival is Melbourne’s The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australia’s most visited public art gallery and annual two-week celebration for writers, Australian Government’s arts funding and 14 is situated over two magnificent buildings – readers and thinkers. The Festival embraces advisory body. Through a partnership with NGV International and NGV Australia. The NGV the widest possible range of writing, from the University and the Australia Council for hosts a wide range of international and local Nobel Prize winners to mega-star bloggers. the Arts, the Graduate School of Humanities artists, exhibitions, programs and events, from MWF works with The University of Melbourne and Social Sciences sends interns to the contemporary art to major international on an extensive internship program, with Venice Biennale. The Biennale represents historic exhibitions, fashion and design, students undertaking research projects a significant platform to showcase architecture, sound and dance. Founded in and gaining industry experience across contemporary Australian visual arts across 1861, today the NGV holds the most significant different aspects of the Festival including global borders. It is the world’s oldest and collection of art in the region; a vast treasury of programming and marketing. most prestigious biennale of international more than 70,000 works that span thousands contemporary art and is an important of years and a wealth of ideas, disciplines and forum for countries to affirm their nation’s styles. Our graduate students have a unique artistic and cultural identity. opportunity to build on and further develop the rich and multifaceted relationship that the University of Melbourne enjoys with the National Gallery of Victoria.
The Melbourne International Film Festival SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE (MIFF) is one of the oldest film festivals in the world and the most significant screen event in Australia. An iconic Melbourne The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s event, the festival takes place annually purpose is to help make Australia stronger, Scope is a not-for-profit organisation that in the heart of the city, presenting an safer and more prosperous by promoting and exists to support people with physical, acclaimed screening program alongside protecting our interests internationally and intellectual and multiple disabilities achieve industry and celebratory events. MIFF contributing to global stability and economic their goals in life. SCOPE supports more showcases the best in current cinema growth. The Department provides foreign, than 5,500 people with a disability across from around the world as well as trade and development policy advice to the Victoria and more than 1,000 community retrospectives, tributes, discussion government. It interacts with the University organisations to help create welcoming programs and Australia’s largest showcase of Melbourne as with other universities in and inclusive communities for people of new Australian cinema. As a result several ways: by drawing on the expertise of with a disability. Through the rich and of an ongoing learning partnership intellectual specialists on particular countries, diverse partnership that exists between with MIFF, our graduate students have regions and issues; by commissioning the University of Melbourne and SCOPE our the chance to participate in this key research; and by employing graduates. graduate students have opportunities to cultural event, in addition to associated complete internships, research projects and professional development and networking take part in events with SCOPE. opportunities. INTERNSHIPS
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INTERNSHIPS ALLOW YOU TO APPLY YOUR SKILLS IN A VOCATIONAL CONTEXT, BUILD YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS AND GAIN DEEPER INSIGHTS INTO YOUR CHOSEN CAREER PATH.
We work with our industry partners to Graduate students who secure an interstate offer project-based internships that are or international internship can apply for a designed to be of mutual benefit to you and Graduate Internship Grant up to the value the organisation in which you are placed. of $2,000 to assist with relocation expenses. Our internships offer unique recruitment For many of our Masters by Coursework opportunities by connecting our partners students, the internship is the most to the next generation of leaders in their rewarding part of their degree and in some respective sectors. cases has resulted in a permanent position at the host organisation. Perspective Host Perspective “The Melbourne International Film “Melbourne International Film Festival Festival (MIFF) was my first choice for an aspires to achieve excellence in every organisation that I wanted to intern for, and aspect of producing a major festival event I was lucky that they already had a strong for Melbourne since we began in 1952. relationship established with the University Partnering with University of Melbourne’s of Melbourne. The first few days of my Graduate School of Humanities and Social internship were a learning exercise for both Sciences to recruit interns for both the my host and myself in which I got a feel for Programming and Marketing departments how the organisation operated and they got has provided candidates who offer solid an understanding of what my abilities were. skills, an aptitude for and understanding As the internship went on, I was given more of arts and cultural management, and are projects to manage and more creative work passionate about screen culture. Finding to do that I really felt contributed to the interns who are suited to and capable of running of the festival. fitting in and making a real contribution in a fast-paced festival environment is Natalie May Given that so many jobs aren’t even invaluable to us as an organisation.” advertised, it’s important to make Master of Arts and Cultural Management connections with people who are already graduate who completed a Digital established in the field just to be in the loop Marketing internship at Melbourne for when opportunities become available.” International Film Festival.
Perspective Host Perspective 16 “While interning in the Publications “The National Gallery Victoria (NGV) has Department at the National Gallery of hosted internships for Masters students Victoria I provided assistance to the from the Faculty of Arts, University of cataloguing team working on the Digitisation Melbourne for many years. In recent years, Project. The NGV is in the process of in addition to hosting interns in the fields digitising its collection of over 70,000 of Art Curatorship and Cultural Materials artworks, making the art accessible online Conservation, the NGV Foundation has via the NGV Collection Online website. enjoyed hosting Masters students from I’m glad to be a part of such an important Arts & Cultural Management. These interns project that contributes to widening access have assisted with diverse tasks including in the arts, making the artworks in the NGV’s prospect research, proposal development, collection more accessible to the public. My events coordination and exhibition opening colleagues were very accommodating and functions. made me feel welcome from the beginning. It was a real highlight to work with such The quality of all the interns has been Claire Robertson talented colleagues, and I was inspired by excellent and we find they bring with them fresh ideas and their own unique experience Master of Arts and Cultural Management their experiences in the visual arts. which enriches the work of the Foundation SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE graduate who completed an internship at My Masters gave me the foot-in-the-door to team. The NGV is a proud learning partner the National Gallery of Victoria during her the Gallery and the internship, and the Arts of the University of Melbourne and as such graduate studies. Law subject I studied covering copyright and being a part of the interns’ development is intellectual property were immensely useful very rewarding and also offers development for my work on the Digitisation Project. After opportunities for our own staff through the my internship officially ended, I was invited to supervision and mentoring of the interns.” continue working on the Digitisation Project and provide assistance in the Publications Department, which I was very glad to continue.” MASTERS BY COURSEWORK PROGRAMS
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES OFFERS 19 MASTERS BY COURSEWORK PROGRAMS ACROSS 4 MAIN DISCIPLINES.
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All courses can be taken full-time or part-time, unless otherwise stated in the course pages. Our standard Masters by Coursework degrees are usually 200 points (2 years full-time) of study. However, you may be eligible to earn your degree with 100 or 150 points if you have completed previous graduate level studies in a related area, or if you have relevant professional work experience. Please visit our website to check the detailed entry requirementsfor the course you are interested in: graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au EXECUTIVE CULTURAL MEDIA, SOCIAL SCIENCES MASTER OF ARTS MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS ■■ Master of Applied Linguistics ■■ Executive Master of Arts ■■ Master of Art Curatorship AND PUBLISHING ■■ Master of Arts (Professional ■■ Master of Arts and Cultural ■■ Master of Creative Writing, and Applied Ethics) Management Publishing and Editing ■■ Master of Criminology ■■ Master of Cultural Materials ■■ Master of Global Media Conservation Communication ■■ Master of Social Policy ■■ Master of International ■■ Master of Translation Journalism (Mandarin or Spanish) 18 ■■ Master of Journalism ■■ Master of Development Studies ■■ Master of Marketing Communications ■■ Master of International Relations ■■ Master of Publishing and Communications ■■ Master of Public Policy and Management GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE The EMA is designed to Established in consultation with arts, EXECUTIVE government, corporate and community build your leadership and sectors, the EMA is designed to develop MASTER OF ARTS management capacity across the skills you need to tackle contemporary leadership, professional and organisational a range of professions. challenges. The program focuses on career development, project management, The EMA was the first degree of its leadership, creative and critical thinking, kind in the world to draw together the people management, budgeting and practicalskill set needed for effective career financial management, as well as development and the creative and critical organisational theory and practice. thinking strengths of the humanities with the practical skill set needed for effective career development.
SKILLS ACQUIRED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 19 As an EMA student, you will have the opportunity To be considered for admission into the to work across three career-facing modules: 200-point Executive Master of Arts program, you will require: Professional Skills Module ■■ An undergraduate degree, or Develop and hone your professional and equivalent; leadership skills across a range of areas by ■■ A personal statement outlining why you for management and leadership positions, wish to be considered for the course. drawing on the expertise of academics, industry professionals and your fellow CRICOS code: 068099M students for a rewarding cohort building experience. EXECUTIVE MASTER OF THE ARTS MASTER EXECUTIVE
Discipline Skills Module INDICATIVE FEES Tailor study to your individual career goals Local Student (Aust. full fee) and interests with a choice of subject Associate Professor Sara Wills specialisations. You also have the option Cost per year Course Coordinator of the Executive to diversify your skill base with subjects $28,224 Master of Arts. including International Relations, Politics, International Student HR Practice, Arts Management or Social Cost per year “The EMA takes the traditional disciplinary Entrepreneurship. There is also the option to $ 33,408 full time strengths of an arts education and adds the internationalise your skill set with language skills and self knowledge that enable you to study from beginner to advanced level shape not just your next job but your whole or an overseas intensive subject, such as career. We aim to help you find your ‘Leadership, Business & Culture in Florence’. “great work.”
Applied Module Apply your skills and knowledge to real world situations via an external internship placement or special project. You will have the opportunity to find a placement in a wide range of national and international government, cultural, corporate and not-for-profit organisations.
Find out more about the Executive Master of Arts and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au Marie-Luise tailored her Executive Master of Arts around her key interests. CAREER She took a classes on social entrepreneurship, international policy- SPOTLIGHT: making and electives from the Master of MARIE-LUISE Environment degree. SCHEGA “It’s a cliché but it’s true: you get out what you put in,” she says. “You can design a good portion of the degree yourself and I Executive Master of Arts really made the most of that opportunity. Fundraising and Communication It’s like a ‘design your own journey’ Officer, Pollinate Energy approach.” Marie-Luise Schega is passionate about Her advice for future students, “Go out using business tools for good. A graduate there and try! Internships or casual jobs of the Executive Master of Arts, she’s are a good way of getting involved. Meet now carving out a career in the rapidly people: it’s a relatively small network, developing social enterprise field. and people are quite open to growing (it). Couple theory with practice.”
CAREER AREAS GRADUATE OUTCOMES Find out more about 100-point Career outcomes for the EMA are rich Career outcomes for the EMA are rich 20 and varied. It is a globally-recognised and varied. It is a globally-recognised and 150-point plans and entry qualification that will give you a head start qualification that will give you a head start requirements on our website for a diverse range of roles. Our graduates for a diverse range of roles. Our graduates graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au have progressed to pursue a range of have progressed to pursue a range of careers including: careers including:
■■ Arts program director ■■ Accenture ■■ Business analyst ■■ Amnesty International ■■ Communications manager ■■ ANZ Bank ■■ Foreign affairs and trade officer ■■ Cubed Communications ■■ Management consultant ■■ Department of Premier and Cabinet ■■ Policy and planning manager ■■ Jetstar Airways ■■ Public relations manager ■■ Lonely Planet ■■ Marie Stopes International ■■ National Australia Bank (NAB)
■■ Nous SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE ■■ Talent2
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN: 200-POINT PROGRAM WITH INTERNSHIP
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
Leadership, Theory and Practice The Secret Life of Organisations Writing and Editing for Digital Media Internship Placement Thinking and Acting Ethically Budgets and Financial Management Media Convergence and Digital Culture
Professional Communication Project Management Global Justice Politics and Business in post-Mao China
Critical and Creative Thinking The Power of Ideas: Ten Great Books Print Production and Design Transcultural Communication at Work
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. The Master of Art Our comprehensive program incorporates MASTER theoretical, historical and practical study Curatorship has been units, focusing on the changing role of OF ART running for over 25 years, art museums and arts organisations in collecting, interpreting and exhibiting CURATORSHIP drawing on the advice art. Leading professionals from the and support of the arts Australian art world teach in our program, as well as the staff of the University’s community and museum cultural collections and the Centre for sector. Cultural Materials Conservation, ensuring all knowledge you gain is relevant and contemporary.
SKILLS ACQUIRED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 21 As a Master of Art Curatorship student, To be accepted into the 150-point program you will have the opportunity to: you require:
■■ Explore the issues surrounding ■■ An undergraduate degree in a cognate collection management, exhibition discipline, with a weighted average development and display, mark of at least 70% or equivalent. interpretation, and funding sources; CRICOS code: 027565G ■■ Learn the theories and practices of curating contemporary art; ■■ Examine the organisational structures of collecting institutions and the various MASTER OF ART CURATORSHIP OF ART MASTER responsibilities for their staff; INDICATIVE FEES ■■ Gain a practical understanding of art Local Student (Aust. full fee) conservation theory and practice, Cost per year and its role in storage, transportation, $26,432 display and interpretation of art Associate Professor Alison Inglis objects; International Student Teaches in the Master of Art Curatorship. ■■ Understand the theory and practice of Cost per year cataloguing and presenting art objects $33,056 full time “Melbourne is an extraordinary place for in museums and arts organisations; art, with an admirable range of museums and galleries that provide a great interface ■■ Put your skills and knowledge into between the objects they showcase and the practice with an internship placement; wider public. We will do everything we can ■■ Undertake a minor research thesis to help you build your networks in the art that qualifies you to apply for further world, both nationally and internationally. Research Higher Degree studies. We can also assist you in securing your internship placement at a prestigious art institution, locally, or overseas.”
Find out more about the Master of Art Curatorship and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au It took Carly five years to finish her degree, CAREER and she says that taking the time was worth it.
SPOTLIGHT: “One of the huge benefits of studying part CARLY RICHARDSON time was that I had time to think about what direction I wanted my study to go in,” she says. “I could seize all sorts of opportunities Master of Art Curatorship while I was studying.” Education and Public Programs Coordinator, Heide Museum of Modern Art Her advice to incoming students is to gain as much experience as they can, and they “Objects can tell us so much about their can start right on campus. The Museums social, political and cultural contexts,” and Collections Projects program offers notes Carly Richardson. “We need to students the opportunity to get professional draw in the next generation of gallery experience behind the scenes working with visitors, and we need to make them feel over thirty of the university’s collections. comfortable visiting our museums” says Carly Richardson. “So if you find that you need more experience in, say, the registration of objects, you can apply for opportunities in that area,” Carly explains. “You build your networks and gain experience at the same time.”
CAREER AREAS GRADUATE OUTCOMES Find out more about 100-point As a Master of Art Curatorship graduate, Our graduates have been employed by 22 expect to advance your career in areas global institutions including: and 200-point plans and entry including: requirements on our website ■■ Alcaston gallery graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au ■ ■ Art auctioneering ■■ Art and Industry Biennial Trust ■■ Arts policy and law New Zealand ■■ Art publishing and archiving ■■ Art Gallery of Western Australia ■■ Collection management ■■ Christie’s Auction House, London ■■ Community arts ■■ Deutscher and Hackett, Auction House ■■ Exhibition management ■■ National Gallery of Victoria ■■ Gallery management ■■ Singapore Art Museum ■■ Freelance curating ■■ ArtAsiaPacific, Hong Kong ■■ Artist-run spaces ■■ Ian Potter Museum of Art ■■ Curator in art museums and art spaces GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN: 150-POINT PROGRAM WITH INTERNSHIP
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1
Art Museums and Curatorship Issues in Art Conservation Finance and Budgeting
Internship Placement Collection Management Interpreting Exhibitions 1 (Placement Only)
History and Philosophy of Museums Exhibition Management Communicating the Arts
Working in Indigenous Cultural States, Governments and the Arts Curating Contemporary Art Contexts
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. This vocationally-oriented The Master of Arts and Cultural Management MASTER OF ARTS delivers transferable skills underpinned program will give you the by critical theory, which you can apply AND CULTURAL superior knowledge and across a broad range of art form contexts including film, theatre, dance, music skills base you need to MANAGEMENT and the visual arts. You will also develop pursue a management a practical understanding of cultural policy development in local councils and career in the arts and government. We’re proud of our vast cultural sector. community of alumni excelling in cultural management careers across the globe.
SKILLS ACQUIRED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 23 As a Master of Arts and Cultural To be accepted into the 150-point Master of Management student, you will have the Arts and Cultural Management program you opportunity to: will require:
■■ Gain practical skills to project ■■ An undergraduate degree in a cognate manage small and large enterprises discipline, with a weighted average and broaden your understanding of mark of H2B (70%) or above, or issues concerning the arts, including equivalent. financial management and contract negotiations; CRICOS code: 073305A ■■ Sharpen your leadership potential and ability to function ethically, imaginatively and resourcefully to advance the arts and promote them INDICATIVE FEES nationally and internationally; Local Student (Aust. full fee) ■■ Expand your professional networks MASTER OF ARTS AND CULTURAL MANAGEMENT AND CULTURAL OF ARTS MASTER Cost per year and put your skills into practice with Dr Beth Driscoll $27,904 a national or international internship Head of the Arts and placement. Cultural Management program. International Student Cost per year “Our course is designed to train the future $34,784 full time leaders of arts organisations. Our students have progressed to cultural management roles at ballet companies, symphony orchestras and international performing arts companies. We teach the skills and knowledge you need to build your career, with a range of subjects tackling the issues you would expect to encounter in a managerial role in the arts.”
Find out more about the Master of Arts and Cultural Management and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au Her thesis was an opportunity to CAREER contextualise her very busy day job, she SPOTLIGHT: says. “In my job, I look at so many things – contracting, scheduling, travel, visas, child KATE STEPHENS employment laws – everything you need to organise before you get everybody into a rehearsal room.” Master of Arts and Cultural Management Kate says that new students should be Company Manager, Victorian Opera unafraid of embracing the opportunities “Opera is something that people can find available on campus to everybody, alienating or elitist,” notes Victorian Opera including part time students. “Use the Company Manager Kate Stephens. resources here! There are a lot of people around ready to help you.” “I’m passionate about finding ways to make it accessible and engaging. Because I love it.”
Kate researched a minor thesis in her degree, using a case study drawn from her work at Victorian Opera.
CAREER AREAS GRADUATE OUTCOMES Find out more about 100-point As a Master of Arts and Cultural Our graduates have been employed at 24 Management graduate, you can expect to leading arts and cultural organisations and 200-point plans and entry advance your career in areas including: across Australia and internationally, requirements on our website including: graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au ■■ Screen-based production, distribution and exhibition ■■ Roundabout Theatre, New York ■■ Festivals ■■ Aga Khan University ■■ Galleries and museums ■■ Arts Centre Melbourne ■■ Community arts ■■ Melbourne International Film Festival ■■ Theatre, dance and performing arts ■■ Circus Oz ■■ Live and recorded music ■■ Australian Ballet ■■ Cultural policy development and ■■ Creative Partnerships Australia evaluation ■■ Gertrude Contemporary ■■ Arts marketing ■■ Powerhouse Museum ■■ Development, philanthropy and ■■ Edinburgh International Comedy fundraising Festival GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE ■■ Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN: 150-POINT PROGRAM WITH INTERNSHIP
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1
Principles of Arts Management Applied Research Methods Professional Speaking Communication
Finance and Budgeting Internship Part 1 Internship Part 2
States, Governments and the Arts Economics of Culture Censorship: Film, Art and Media
Media Convergence and Digital Culture Cultural Festivals and Special Events Arts Law
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. Take advantage of our unique Capitalise on the vast cultural collections MASTER OF and expertise of the University’s Grimwade position as a laboratory and Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation, CULTURAL field-based interdisciplinary the Arts and Science Faculties and the Ian Potter Museum of Art. MATERIALS program and work with senior heritage professionals CONSERVATION and conservators to preserve art and objects for future generations.
SKILLS ACQUIRED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 25 As a Master of Cultural Materials To be accepted into the 200-point Master of Conservation student, you will have the Cultural Materials Conservation program, you opportunity to: will require:
■■ Combine the theory and practice of ■■ An undergraduate degree, in any cultural materials conservation in discipline, with at least an H2B (70%) world-class facilities in The Grimwade weighted average, or equivalent. Centre, the new home for the Master of Cultural Materials Conservation; Please note: An understanding of the basic principles of chemistry is required, ■■ Develop conservation decision making skills for the sustainable management which can be attained via the program’s of our cultural heritage; preparatory Chemistry Bridging Course.
■■ Access The Grimwade Centre’s state-of- CRICOS code: 061638A the-art teaching and research facilities and apply sophisticated scientific instrumentation available across the Professor Robyn Sloggett
MASTER OF CULTURAL MATERIALS CONSERVATION MATERIALS OF CULTURAL MASTER University of Melbourne; INDICATIVE FEES Director of The Grimwade ■■ Gain professional experience through Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation. a national or international internship, Local Student (Aust. full fee) where you will work under senior Cost per year “The construction of our sense of place heritage professionals; $26,400 in the world is connected to our idea of ■■ Take advantage of our strong industry culture. Our cultural materials are critical to links with Indigenous partners including International Student being able to construct a sense of identity, the Association of Northern Kimberley Cost per year place and purpose. Learning how to treat Arnhem Aboriginal Artists and the $33,696 full time and preserve cultural material is your Warmun Art Centre, and international contribution to supporting individuals and institutions like the Museum of the their communities to retain their cultural Philippines, and the Shaanxi Provincial material and strengthen and preserve Institute of Archaeology, and national cultural identities.” institutions like Museum Victoria, and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Victoria.
Find out more about the Master of Cultural Materials Conservation and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au “The feeling I get when caring for something CAREER that is important to my heritage is the SPOTLIGHT: same feeling you would possibly feel when you are expressing the love you have for a KARARAINA TE IRA grandparent or family member,” she says.
Kararaina says the University’s course Master of Cultural Materials allowed her to explore traditional Conservation conservation practices, the care of heritage Curator of Taonga Maori, or the Maori objects, paper and paintings, while learning collection, at the Puke Ariki Museum in about the responsibility that heritage New Plymouth, New Zealand professionals have toward the communities For Kararaina Te Ira, the care and whose cultures they are protecting. preservation of cultural artefacts is more “It reaffirmed how I was going to practise as than just a job. These objects, known in a heritage professional” Maori tradition as “taonga”, are thought to be prized representations of the ancestors.
“They are believed to contain parts of an ancestor’s soul,” says Kararaina.
CAREER AREAS GRADUATE OUTCOMES Find out more about 100-point As a Master of Cultural Materials Our graduates have been employed by 26 Conservation graduate, expect to advance world-renowned organisations including: and 150-point plans and entry your conservation career in: requirements on our website ■■ Artlab Australia graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au ■ ■■ The conservation of cultural materials ■ Australian War Memorial ■■ Hunterian Museum & Gallery, ■■ Community and regional cultural University of Glasgow collections Chemistry Bridging Course ■■ Museums and Art Gallery of the ■■ The cultural production and Northern Territory A level of competence in chemistry is communication of cultural materials ■■ Museum of New Zealand Te Papa essential to the professional practice ■■ Government bodies Tongarewa of cultural materials conservation. The ■ Chemistry Bridging Course is a one- ■■ The management of cultural materials ■ Queensland Art Gallery/ Gallery of Modern Art week preparatory program specifically ■■ National and international cultural ■■ State Library of Victoria tailored for students who lack a chemistry collections background and wish to pursue studies ■■ The scientific analysis of cultural Our graduates have undertaken in conservation. It is presented two materials postgraduate internships at: times a year (pending enrolments) and is composed of an intensive program of ■■ Canadian Conservation Institute lectures, tutorials, and practical classes for ■■ National Gallery of Victoria
those who wish to revise course-relevant SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE ■ ■ Straus Center for Conservation and chemistry concepts and skills. Technical Studies at Harvard University
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN: 200-POINT PROGRAM WITH INTERNSHIP
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 (Summer) Semester 2
Conservation Professional Practices Cultural Materials Science Conservation Thesis Part 1 Conservation Thesis Part 2 Technical Examination and RESPECT Documentation Introduction to Conservation Conservation Assessment and Treatment Analytical Science Treatment 1 Conservation Internship and Projects
Preventive Conservation Documentation and Display Conservation Assessment and Content Creation Treatment 2
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. Gain a globally-recognised, This practical course builds your knowledge MASTER OF and skill set across a broad spectrum of vocationally viable writing, publishing and editing, including CREATIVE qualification designed with digital writing and publishing, fiction and non-fiction writing, print production, the changing nature of the WRITING, advanced editing for books and magazines, publishing industry in mind. and writing for young adults. PUBLISHING AND EDITING
SKILLS ACQUIRED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 27 As a Master of Creative Writing, Publishing To be accepted into the 150-point Master and Editing student, you will have the of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing opportunity to: program, you will require:
■■ Build your aptitude for project An undergraduate degree, in creative management, research and critical writing or a cognate discipline, with a thinking in writing, editing and weighted average mark of at least 70% or publishing projects; equivalent. ■■ Share an advanced knowledge of editorial principles and writing CRICOS code: 058718E techniques across both print and digital media; ■■ Establish your creative practice and develop confidence writing creatively INDICATIVE FEES across a range of genres; Local Student (Aust. full fee) ■ ■ Develop sound knowledge of the Cost per year Dr Elizabeth MacFarlane commercial impetus of the global $26,400 Is a Course Coordinator of Creative Writing. publishing industry and how to market
MASTER OF CREATIVE WRITING, PUBLISHING AND EDITING OF CREATIVE MASTER your writing and your ideas; International Student “The Master of Creative Writing, Publishing ■■ Put your knowledge and skills into Cost per year and Editing is a unique and fast-growing practice with an internship placement. $33,696 full time program. Throughout the course of your studies you will discover the links and shared skills between writer, editor and publisher. A number of our students have seen their creative writing published, others have gone on to successful careers in the publishing and editing industry.”
Find out more about the Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au Sam says his Masters studies have been CAREER particularly helpful with critical thinking.
SPOTLIGHT: “Honing my critical thinking has helped SAM WEST with every aspect of my career: from coming up with copywriting ideas, to scanning a clogged-up inbox for what’s Master of Creative Writing, important to being able to talk fan theories Publishing and Editing with your friends and colleagues about Editor, writer, digital strategist the latest show you’re into. Which is an “If you want to write, start pitching now essential skill, really.” and don’t be disheartened if you don’t get a He advises students contemplating reply,” says Sam West. postgraduate study to “do your thesis on “Editors are so busy, chances are they didn’t something that you’re genuinely passionate even see it. That’s why you should go to about and obsessed with, not something writers’ festivals and buy your friends’ zines you just think you should do it on”, adding and go to launches and make an effort to that it’s essential to spend time meeting talk to that person after the tute about an people and talking about ideas. idea of their you liked (or didn’t).”
CAREER AREAS GRADUATE OUTCOMES If you have completed an As a Master of Creative Writing, Publishing Our graduates have been employed by 28 and Editing graduate, expect to advance institutions including: undergraduate degree, but not prior your career in areas including: study in creative writing, then you ■■ Lonely Planet should apply for entry to the 200-point ■ ■ Book publishing ■■ Penguin Books Australia program. Find out more about the 200 point program plan and entry ■■ Freelance writing ■ ■ Salvation Army requirements on our website ■■ Journalism ■■ Scribe Publishing graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au ■ ■ Print production ■■ Text Publishing ■ ■ Technical writing ■■ The Big Issue ■■ Writing and editing for digital media GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN: 150-POINT PROGRAM WITH MINOR THESIS
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1
The Contemporary Publishing Industry Editorial English Reading Dialogue Structural Editing Research Principles and Practices
Print Production and Design Creative Writing Thesis Part 1 Creative Writing Thesis Part 2 Thinking Writing: Theory and Creativity Creative Writing Advanced Workshop (September intensive)
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. Build contemporary writing deeply challenged by new digital platforms. MASTER OF Media industries and public sector and media production skills communications in today’s digital age GLOBAL MEDIA for careers in journalism, are operating in an increasingly complex globalised context. Professionals equipped broadcasting, digital COMMUNICATION with new skill sets are needed to lead and media and professional manage these crucial transformations. This dynamic Masters not only provides you with communications. key insights into the changing transnational contexts of media structures and Today’s media landscape is characterised communication practices, but also trains by unprecedented transformation, not you in critical analysis, strategic thinking only in Australia, but in all world regions. and audience research skills. Traditional media forms are becoming
SKILLS ACQUIRED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 29 As a student of the Master of Global Media To be accepted into the 200-point Master of Communication program you will have the Global Media Communication program, you opportunity to: will require:
■■ Develop your awareness of crucial ■■ An undergraduate degree with a areas of change in transnational media weighted average mark of at least 70% communication and learn to debate and or equivalent. explore alternative practices; CRICOS code: 045345C ■■ Build your writing and media production skills for journalism, digital media and professional communications; ■■ Learn methods and methodologies of INDICATIVE FEES media and communication research Local Student (Aust. full fee) techniques;
MASTER OF GLOBAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION OF GLOBAL MASTER Cost per year ■■ Enrich your course experience with an $26,400 Professor Ingrid Volkmer optional overseas exchange semester at Course Coordinator of the Master of Global a leading international university such International Student Media Communication. as New York University, the University of Cost per year California, Humboldt University, Berlin $33,696 full time “In today’s digital age, communication or Fudan University, Shanghai; is transforming all types of societies. It is ■■ Put your skills and knowledge into important to understand the implications practice with an optional internship of this new interconnected landscape. The placement, or pursue supervised Master of Global Media and Communication research with a thesis. provides insight into core areas of these fundamental changes. You will develop a strong critical awareness of the way the field of communication is engaging with change and the way media industries and social relations have been impacted.”
Find out more about the Master of Global Media Communication and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au As a student she realised just how much CAREER digital technology is influencing our culture.
SPOTLIGHT: “In everyday life we don’t really reflect on STEPHANIE WYNNE it,” she says. “But there has been some truly significant change in the past twenty years. A complete transformation in how and what Master of Global Media people communicate.” Communication Employer Brand Specialist Asia Pacific Her advice for future students, “Taking risks South, Carlton and United Breweries is a very good thing. Own your mistakes! Don’t fear failure.” “Anybody can learn the practical skills of media. But the people who change the conversation are those who bring a new perspective.” So says Stephanie Wynne, who works as the Employer Brand Specialist for Asia Pacific South at Carlton and United Breweries. A graduate of the Master of Global Media and Communication, she says that the course’s blend of theory and practice helped her stand out to potential employers.
CAREER AREAS GRADUATE OUTCOMES You will receive hands-on training in media writing skills and audio-visual production, As a Master of Global Media Communication Graduates from the Master of Global Media giving you a diverse set of multimedia and 30 graduate, expect to advance your career in Communication have been employed by management skills that will equip you for a areas including: global institutions including: career in the new media landscape.
■■ Business consultancy ■■ Australian Broadcasting Corporation ■■ Media advocacy ■■ Australian Communication and Media Authority Find out more about 100-point ■■ Media writing and editing and 150-point plans and entry ■■ Caixin Media Company ■■ Print, broadcasting and online requirements on our website journalism ■■ Greenpeace graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au ■■ Public advocacy ■■ IBM Global Services ■■ Television journalist ■■ Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vietnam ■■ Corporate services ■■ SBS ■■ Project management ■■ The Weekly Review ■■ United Nations Association of Australia ■■ United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN: 200-POINT PROGRAM WITH MINOR THESIS
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
Mobility, Culture and Communication Research Principles and Practices Change in Journalism Understanding Media & Communications Rethinking Rights and Global Development Public Relations and Communications Strategic Political Communication Researching Media and Communications Global Crisis Reporting Media and Communications Thesis Part 1
Academic English 1 Censorship: Film, Art and Media Media and Communications Thesis Part 2
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. The Master of International The program also focuses on particular MASTER OF areas where a transnational perspective Journalism combines practical and knowledge is important, such as INTERNATIONAL skills including newsgathering business and finance journalism. JOURNALISM and newswriting, video, The Master of International Journalism audio, digital and social prepares graduates to be confident and knowledgeable practitioners in a diverse media production – with an and rapidly changing international field of international outlook on how practice, while equipping them with the skills to successfully operate in the fast- different media operate in a changing environment of digital journalism. diverse range of cultures and markets.
LEARN FROM THE BEST ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 31 This is a course with the finest industry To be accepted into the 200-point Master professionals. They’re all working reporters of International Journalism program, you with a commitment and love of storytelling require: and reporting and they’re all at the top of ■ their game. ■ an undergraduate degree with a weighted average mark of at least H2B During his career in journalism Andrew (70%), or equivalent. Dodd has: CRICOS code: 096334F ■■ Reported from about 20 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, the Antarctic ■■ Reported for several media outlets, INDICATIVE FEES including the ABC TV, The Australian
MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM OF INTERNATIONAL MASTER newspaper, Radio National and Crikey Local Student (Aust. full fee) and freelanced for several others. Cost per year $28,224 Andrew Dodd ■■ Worked as a TV, radio, newspaper and Director of the Centre for Advancing online reporter. International Student Journalism at the University of Melbourne. ■■ Presented podcasts and radio programs Cost per year in Australia and Europe. $33,408 full time “The Master of International Journalism ■■ Worked as a journalism trainer across prepares students for exciting careers Indonesia. anywhere across the global media landscape. It recognises that many journalism skills are universal but traditions, cultures and challenges vary considerably from place to place. This course equips students with the professional storytelling skills to navigate different environments and report on the world, in all its complexity and diversity.”
Find out more about the Master of International Journalism and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au CAREER AREAS SUBJECT SPOTLIGHT Find out more about 100-point A Master of International Journalism 32 International Journalism and 150-point plans and entry readies you for work in professional fields Key Skills including: requirements on our website This is a practice based subject taught graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au ■■ Broadcast, print and digital journalism by leading practitioners, which enables ■■ International communications students to develop their skills in researching, writing and producing stories ■ ■ Multi-national firms in an international context. Students will ■■ Digital and social media enhance their understanding of how news ■■ Media advocacy stories are put together, including the variety of new formats being developed online, and will develop advanced skills in researching and producing stories in a new and rapidly changing international media environment. The subject examines a range of different research techniques and considers how these can be applied in the context of journalists’ work. It also explores a range of logistical, communication, production and ethical challenges SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE facing journalists, and how these can be effectively managed.
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
Photojournalism The Contemporary Publishing Industry Investigative Journalism International Journalism - Key Skills International Business Journalism Social Enterprise Incubator Human Rights in Southeast Asia
New Media: Businesses Forms Environment and Knowledge Journalism Internship International Traditions in Journalism Distribution
Audio Journalism Video Journalism Development Theories
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. This is a journalism degree This program is designed to be the bridge MASTER OF between study and securing a career in the for the future, designed contemporary media industry. It is also JOURNALISM by leading academics and suitable if you are a journalist or media practitioner looking to update your skills, practitioners in news media undertake research or work on a major who share the skills you journalism project under advanced industry standard supervision, while gaining a need to play your part in globally-recognised qualification. redefining the profession.
SKILLS ACQUIRED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 33 As a Master of Journalism student, you will To be accepted into the 200-point Master of have the opportunity to: Journalism program, you require:
■■ Learn both traditional and emerging ■■ An undergraduate degree with a practice from leading industry figures weighted average mark of at least 70% including Course Coordinator, Andrew or equivalent. Dodd, a leading Australian journalist with over 25 years experience working CRICOS code: 075464C in radio, TV, print and online, dual Walkley award-winning journalist Jo MASTER OF JOURNALISM MASTER Chandler and former ABC broadcaster Gael Jennings; INDICATIVE FEES ■■ Gain a theoretical and practical grounding in issues such as civics, Local Student (Aust. full fee) governance, citizenship, the impact of Cost per year new technologies, social media and $28,224 new practices such as Data Journalism; Andrew Dodd International Student ■■ Investigate key concepts that frame Director of the Centre for Advancing Cost per year recent developments in fields such Journalism at the University of Melbourne. $33,408 full time as media law, management theory, globalisation, health policy, and climate “To thrive in an industry undergoing rapid change; change, students acquire the traditional skills of researching, interviewing, writing ■■ Undertake an internship with a news and reporting, as well as the capacity to media organisation, either in Australia produce and publish multimedia stories or internationally, and/or complete a journalism project under advanced on diverse platforms for broad and niche industry standard supervision; audiences.” ■■ Gain valuable practical experience and transferable skills to extend your professional networks; ■■ Develop a diverse set of multimedia and management skills to equip you for a career in the new media landscape.
Find out more about the Master of Journalism and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au Industry connections and internship CAREER opportunities at university were vital stepping SPOTLIGHT: stones to where he is now. “While studying I interned at Fairfax, Forbes Indonesia and MICHAEL RODDAN Anglican media,” Michael says.
“Work I wrote for our publication The Citizen Master of Journalism was also picked up by Crikey, which was a Business Reporter, The Australian great way of getting my byline out into the For Michael Roddan, telling truth to power world.” And his advice for budding young is just another day at the office. He works journalists? “Work really hard. Find your as a Business Reporter at The Australian, niche. And hold the faith!” covering banking and financial services.
“Writing for a daily newspaper, I have to meet daily deadlines to break hard news stories, while delving into longer, investigative work,” he says. “A lot of it is building contacts and maintaining sources, so that we can hold the private sector to account, and work out what the next moves from Canberra will be.”
CAREER AREAS GRADUATE OUTCOMES Find out more about 100-point As a Master of Journalism graduate, expect Our graduates have been employed by news 34 to advance your career in areas including: media institutions including: and 150-point plans and entry requirements on our website ■■ Broadcast journalism ■■ ABC Radio National graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au ■■ Corporate communications ■■ Business Spectator ■■ Media advocacy ■■ Cairns Post ■■ Mobile and social media ■■ Channel Nine ■■ Online journalism ■■ Crikey.com.au ■■ Print journalism ■■ The Geelong Advertiser ■■ Public relations ■■ The Monthly Newsmodo CSIRO (Double Helix) ■■ The Sunday Age ■■ Xinhua GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN: 200-POINT PROGRAM WITH THESIS
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
New Media: Businesses Forms Distribution Researching/Writing Stories Journalism Thesis Newsroom – Applied Professional Practice
Audio Journalism Human Rights in South East Asia Data Journalism Investigative Journalism
Dilemmas in Journalism: Islam and Politics Researching Audiences and Reception Global Crisis Reporting Law and Ethics
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. The Master of Marketing capabilities to thrive in this ever-changing MASTER OF profession. Developed with industry Communications is designed to experts, this program is co-taught by MARKETING cultivate the future executives the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Melbourne and professionals who will COMMUNICATIONS Business School. The degree prepares work within the increasingly students for professional careers in an integrated marketing and communications merged sectors of marketing environment. Graduates will emerge as and communication. creative and reflective practitioners who are equipped to face dynamic industry Armed with disciplinary specific challenges with practical skills in content knowledge and interdisciplinary expertise marketing, advertising, public relations and our graduates will have the adaptive strategic communications.
SKILLS ACQUIRED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 35 As a Master of Marketing Communications For the 200-point program student you will have the opportunity to: ■■ An undergraduate degree in any ■■ Analyse emerging technology and discipline, with a weighted average its impact on modern marketing and mark of at least 70% or equivalent. communications; CRICOS code: 085102B ■■ Understand theory/practice and address opportunities across Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and the world; ■■ Explore diverse audiences and the INDICATIVE FEES issues relating to cross-cultural communication; Local Student (Aust. full fee) Cost per year ■■ Develop a range of professional skills such as report writing, budgetary $28,192 MASTER OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MASTER expertise, and strategic leadership; International Student ■■ Combine knowledge in areas of Cost per year Dr Jennifer Beckett decision-making, project management $33,824 full time Course Coordinator of the Master of and negotiation with discipline-based Marketing Communications. expertise; Jennifer was formerly an online and ■■ Undertake a practical internship or social media producer for the Australian group-based capstone experience; Broadcasting Corporation. ■■ Conceptualise, plan and execute an independent research project. “The Master of Marketing Communications brings together the latest thinking in both business and communications to meet the challenges of this ever-changing field.
You’ll develop not just the vocational skills needed, but the critical skills to adapt quickly, to think outside the square and meet new challenges head on.”
Find out more about the Master of Marketing Communications and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au there while she was studying a Master of CAREER Marketing Communication. “It’s pretty SPOTLIGHT: incredible to work here. We’ve cracked the top twenty visited museums in the world, ALEXA VIANI and the Van Gogh exhibition in 2017 was the most successful ticketed exhibition in the NGV’s 156-year history. It’s an amazing time Master of Marketing to be here!” Communication Media and Public Affairs Officer, As for those wanting to study the Master National Gallery of Victoria of Marketing Communication, Viani urges postgraduates to make the most of their Alexa Viani says that she’s very lucky to work time at university. “Your lecturers and tutors at the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia’s work in the industry, and they can help steer oldest, and largest, cultural institution. “It’s you with career advice. It’s about getting the an Australian icon,” she says. “Everybody most out of your degree that you can. For knows the NGV.” many people, it may be the last time you’ll be Viani works as a Media and Public Affairs at university.” Officer at the gallery. She successfully applied for the job after one of her lecturers encouraged her to take on short-term work
CAREER AREAS GRADUATE OUTCOMES Find out more about 100-point In the first one to three years of your career As a Master of Marketing Communications 36 as a Master of Marketing Communications graduate with five to ten years of the 150-point plan and entry graduate, you can expect to work in experience, you can expect to progress to requirements on our website positions such as: roles such as: graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au
■■ Content Marketing Coordinator ■■ Campaign Strategy Director ■■ Digital Brand Officer ■■ Community Engagement Advisor ■■ External Relations Coordinator ■■ Community Manager ■■ Junior Advertising Executive ■■ Media Relations Advisor ■■ Marketing Coordinator ■■ Social Media Manager ■■ Public Relations Executive ■■ Strategic Communications Advisor ■■ Social Media Coordinator GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN: FOR 200-POINT PLAN WITH INTERNSHIP
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
Integrated Marketing Marketing & Media in a Global Context Writing and Editing for Digital Media Foundations of Marketing & Communications Communication Writing for Marketing Communication Managing for Value Creation Public Relations Management
Marketing Management Marketing Metrics Leading for Strategic Advantage Internship Placement Public Relations & Communications Advertising Audiovisual Communication
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. It’s an exciting time to be We anticipated the developments in MASTER OF this industry with a digitally-focused, involved in the publishing internationally oriented curriculum that is PUBLISHING & industry. It now incorporates closely connected to the latest publishing practices. Our graduates continue to take new business models that COMMUNICATIONS up exciting positions in the industry. address a hybrid landscape The Master of Publishing and of digital and print media Communications furnishes you with the and ever-multiplying ways to transferable skills you need to build your publishing career, including editorial, reach readers. marketing, copywriting, commissioning and business and production skills for print and digital media.
SKILLS ACQUIRED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 37 As a Master of Publishing and To be accepted into the 150-point Master of Communications student you will have the Publishing and Communications program, opportunity to: you will require:
■■ Develop an up-to-date understanding ■■ An undergraduate degree in Humanities and practical application of publishing and Social Sciences, with a weighted practices and technologies, tackling average mark of at least 70% or hands-on subjects in editing, equivalent. production, marketing, new media and CRICOS code: 061634E business communications; ■■ Acquire advanced skills in editing, researching and writing, and learn to think critically about the challenges facing the publishing and INDICATIVE FEES communications industries; Local Student (Aust. full fee)
MASTER OF PUBLISHING & COMMUNICATIONS MASTER ■■ Understand the role of digital Cost per year Associate Professor Mark Davis innovation in the publishing industry $26,432 and how to adapt your skills to the Course Coordinator of the Master of changing climate; International Student Publishing and Communications. Cost per year ■■ Build effective communications “We make sure our graduates have a full $33,056 full time strategies and skills in business and palate of skills to work in digital and print professional contexts; publishing. All staff are from the industry ■■ Apply your skills and knowledge with a background in publishing or editing. through an optional internship placement; Subject coordinators come direct from industry and are literally getting up from ■■ Learn about the globalisation of the publishing industry and the possibilities their desk in their office and coming in to it offers, with the opportunity to teach their class.” undertake an internationally-based subject within the course.
Find out more about the Master of Marketing Communications and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au workshops and editing exercises, I started CAREER to hone skills and was able to recognise my SPOTLIGHT: strengths and weaknesses,” Lachean says. LACHEAN Today, Lachean’s custom publishing work involves writing, editing and project HUMPHREYS managing for a broad range of clients from company publications to biographies and Master of Publishing coffee table-style books. “Every day is Communication different, but I might edit articles that come in from writers or subedit articles once Managing Editor, Hardie Grant they’re in their designed format.” For her Masters in Publishing and At other times, Lachean may attend a Communications, Lachean Humphreys meeting with a client to present an idea, a was able to delve into the nitty gritty of concept, or a finalised piece of content – editing and production, meeting industry “whether that is an article, magazine, book wordsmiths, communicators and crafting a or website”. career path to covet. “As well as beginning to understand parts of the industry, the Masters of Publishing was much more practical rather than theoretical. With
CAREER AREAS GRADUATE OUTCOMES Find out more about 100-point As a Master of Publishing and Our graduates have been employed by 38 Communications graduate, expect to global institutions including: and 200-point plans and entry advance your career in areas including: requirements on our website ■■ Cambridge University Press graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au ■ ■ Book publishing ■■ Dorling Kindersley ■ ■ Editing ■■ Hardie Grant ■ ■ Magazine publishing ■■ Lonely Planet ■ ■ Marketing and publicity ■■ Macmillan Education ■ ■ Online media ■■ Oxford University Press ■ ■ Professional communications ■■ Penguin Random House ■ ■ Technical writing and editing ■■ Scribe Publishing ■■ The Monthly GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN: FOR 150-POINT PROGRAM WITH INTERNSHIP
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1
Business and Professional Editorial English Structural Editing Communications The Contemporary Publishing Industry Advanced Book Publishing Internship Placement Print production and design
Legal Issues in Media and Publishing Writing and Editing for Digital Media Advanced Editing for Digital Media
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. Linguistics at the University The Master of Applied Linguistics offers MASTER OF theoretical and practical training to give of Melbourne was ranked you the competitive edge to build your APPLIED No. 24 in the world in the graduate career. Pathways you can pursue include language teaching, language 2017 QS World Rankings. LINGUISTICS assessment, language program evaluation and more. The Master of Applied Linguistics is designed to boost your professional knowledge and sharpen your vocational skills in a wide range of areas.
SKILLS ACQUIRED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 39 As a Master of Applied Linguistics student, To be accepted into the 200-point Masters you will have the opportunity to: of Applied Linguistics, you will require:
■■ Acquire advanced level understanding ■■ an undergraduate degree in any of current issues, concepts and research discipline with a weighted average mark methods in targeted areas of your of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent. chosen discipline; CRICOS code: 077928D ■■ Structure your learning to complement existing work commitments, with flexible study options to suit you; ■■ Complete the Minor Thesis option and
MASTER OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS MASTER you may be eligible to undertake a INDICATIVE FEES research degree. Local Student (Aust. full fee) Cost per year $26,432 Associate Professor Paul Gruba International Student Course Coordinator of the Master of Cost per year Applied Linguistics. $33,056 full time “There are increasingly a lot more positions for applied linguists in the world of work.
Our applicants usually have prior experience as language teachers, translators, or in government departments. This course will bring a research element to your existing knowledge and on graduation, take you to the next level of your career.”
Find out more about the Master of Applied Linguistics and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au Five years and a Master of Applied Linguistics CAREER later, Merlo is the co-founder of E2Language, SPOTLIGHT: an online company that prepares candidates for English language exams. “There are JARRAD MERLO three things that we do,” he explains. “We’ve built a teaching and learning platform for language learning, we deliver one on one Master of Applied Linguistics tutorials with teachers around the world, Co-founder E2Language and we deliver live group classes.” A chance encounter on the Frankston line He’s still in touch with some of his teachers, changed Jarrad Merlo’s life. He had just and has returned to the campus to give guest moved back to Melbourne from a stint lectures in the course’s Technology and teaching English in South Korea. While living Language Learning unit. He’s even employed penniless at his Grandma’s house one day a couple of graduates of the degree. he bumped into a fellow “linguistics nerd” on the train. They both started talking about the huge potential for online teaching to revolutionise how languages are taught.
CAREER AREAS GRADUATE OUTCOMES The 100 and 150 point programs As a Master of Applied Linguistics Our graduates have been employed by 40 graduate, expect to advance your career in global organisations including: can also be undertaken via online professional fields including: learning. Find out more about these ■■ Australian Council for Educational course plans and entry requirements ■■ Language curriculum design Research (ACER) on our website graduate.arts. ■■ Language testing ■■ Educational Testing Service (ETS) unimelb.edu.au ■■ Public service ■■ Imagine Education Australia ■■ Speech pathology ■■ Indonesian Air Force Graduates choose from five ■ ■■ TESOL management and teaching ■ Ministry of Education Singapore specialisations: ■ ■■ Translation ■ The Japan Institute for Educational ■■ Teaching English to Speakers of Other Measurement Languages (TESOL) ■■ Technology and Language Learning ■■ Language Testing ■■ English Language ■■ Modern Languages GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN: 200-POINT PROGRAM WITH THESIS AND A SPECIALISATION IN TESOL
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
Research in Applied Linguistics The Secret Life of Language Grammar in Use Language Curriculum Design
Quantitative Methods in Language Language Testing Transcultural Communication at Work Studies English Phonetics and Phonology
Semantics Syntax Sociolinguistics and Language Learning Applied Linguistics Thesis Second Language Acquisition Language Society and Culture Technology and Language Learning
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. Investigate practical and The wide-ranging program provides you MASTER with a theoretic, analytic and practical ethically sustainable understanding of the policy and practice OF ARTS solutions to world issues in of ethics in a national and global context. If you strive to make an ethical difference theory and practice. in your current work or in your proposed career, the Master of Arts (Professional and (PROFESSIONAL The Master of Arts (Professional and Applied Ethics) is the program for you. Applied Ethics) was originally developed AND APPLIED by the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics, (CAPPE) a partnership ETHICS) between the University of Melbourne and Charles Sturt University.
SKILLS ACQUIRED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 41 As a Master of Arts (Professional and To be accepted into the 200-point Master Applied Ethics) student, you will have the of Arts (Professional and Applied Ethics) opportunity to: program, you require:
■■ Enter an academic arena in which ■■ An undergraduate degree with a to debate and explore pressing weighted average mark of at least 70% issues including corporate collapse, or equivalent. globalisation, corruption, political CRICOS code: 058722J change, new technologies and environmental disaster; ■■ Explore practical and sustainable solutions to issues in both local and global contexts through a balanced INDICATIVE FEES understanding of the ethical and Local Student (Aust. full fee) empirical aspects of the situation; Cost per year ■■ Follow your personal interests through $26,400 the Minor Thesis component in targeted Professor Chris Cordner Course Coordinator of the Master of Arts areas including criminal justice, International Student (Professional and Applied Ethics). MASTER OF ARTS (PROFESSIONAL AND APPLIED ETHICS) AND APPLIED ETHICS) (PROFESSIONAL OF ARTS MASTER business, politics and healthcare. This Cost per year thesis may act as a pathway to a PhD. $33,696 full time “Many students come to this degree with a particular line of interest in mind that’s developed from the vocational area they have prior experience in; these include allied health, education, policy development and social work amongst many others. We offer a great range and richness of subjects and encourage you to broaden the scope of your study by choosing electives that aren’t in the domain of your own professional activity, giving you the opportunity to deepen your sense of the ethical dimensions of different professional contexts.”
Find out more about the Master of Arts (Professional and Applied Ethics) and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au CAREER AREAS GRADUATE OUTCOMES Find out more about 100-point As a Master of Arts (Professional and Our graduates have been employed by local 42 Applied Ethics) graduate, expect to advance and global institutions including: and 150-point plans and entry your career in areas including: requirements on our website ■■ Australian Association of Social Workers graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au ■ ■ Allied health ■■ Australian Health Ethics Committee ■ ■ Education programs ■■ Australian Youth Ambassadors for ■■ Environmental projects Development (AYAD) ■■ Global communications ■■ Hollaback! feminist movement ■■ NGO and not-for-profit sector ■■ St James Ethics Centre ■■ Policy development ■■ The Focil Foundation of Indonesia ■■ Social work GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN: 200-POINT PROGRAM WITH THESIS
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
Issues in Professional and Ethical Theory and Practice Applied Ethics Applied Ethics Thesis Sustainability and Environmental Ethics Issues in Bioethics
Global Justice Violence, War and Terrorism Legal Issues in Media & Publishing Professional & Applied Ethics Internship Rethinking Rights and Global Human Rights in Southeast Asia Topics in Moral Psychology Development
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. This cutting-edge course, The Master of Criminology program MASTER OF will expose you to the latest theoretical taught by experts working and practical advances in criminology CRIMINOLOGY at the forefront of national, from international crimes, like terrorism and genocide, to local issues, including international and comparative Indigenous justice and injustice. research, equips you with a sophisticated appreciation of global and local trends in crime and criminal justice.
SKILLS ACQUIRED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 43 As a Master of Criminology student, you will To be accepted into the 150-point Master of have the opportunity to: Criminology program, you require: ■■ An undergraduate degree in a cognate ■■ Engage with the latest developmentsin discipline, with a weighted average criminological thinking and criminal mark of at least 70% or equivalent. justice practice. Through its focus on debates in public criminology, it takes CRICOS code: 055074E an informed approach to questions of global and local public concern; ■■ Enhance your knowledge through core MASTER OF CRIMINOLOGY MASTER subjects on criminal justice governance, INDICATIVE FEES and the ways in which criminological thinking translates into practice; Local Student (Aust. full fee) Cost per year ■■ Choose from a broad range of electives, in $26,912 areas such as organisational crime, drug use and policy, corruption, crime prevention, International Student and human rights, and including Professor Alison Young Cost per year overseas intensive subjects in Japan and is the Francine V. McNiff Chair in Indonesia, with contributions from leading $33,216 full time Criminology and is Course Coordinator of international experts from the Universities the Master of Criminology. of Oxford, Sheffield, and Amsterdam; “Taught by some of Australia’s most ■ ■ Study in an enriched and diverse teaching experienced criminologists, the Master of and learning environmentthat offers Criminology equips students with the latest students the chance to see how criminal knowledge about key issues in criminal justice practices connect to new ways of thinking about crime and to develop skills justice policy, research design and analysis in research design and data analysis; skills, and opportunities to undertake internships with criminal justice agencies. ■■ Take advantage of networking Academics and policymakers provide an opportunities offered through internships enriched and diverse program focusing on at a domestic or global criminal justice agency, and engage with international contentious global and local issues such as academics and our local criminal justice terrorism, human rights, white collar crime, partners, such as Victoria Police, the drug crime and policy, crime prevention, and Department of Justice, the Coroners’ Indigenous crime and justice.” Court, and Victoria Legal Aid.
Find out more about the Master of Criminology and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au Amani’s job focuses on investigations and CAREER incident response, fraud and corruption SPOTLIGHT: prevention, disputes, business integrity and corporate compliance and forensic AMANI technology and discovery services.
UDUMALAGALA “Criminology isn’t airy-fairy, it has substance.” When studying criminology, Master of Criminology students must get used to the question of ‘what’s next?’, she says. Consultant, Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services – Ernst and Young “The conversations you have during “I feel that there is a misconception that university, about crime (causes, control and criminology is simply what is seen on crime prevention), are ones you continue to have dramas on TV and that is so far from what on the outside. In today’s climate, being the discipline is about,” Amani says. able to bring another perspective to these conversations that may at times be centred on antiquated or misinformed notions, is a powerful tool to have.”
CAREER AREAS GRADUATE OUTCOMES OVERSEAS INTENSIVE As a Master of Criminology graduate, expect Our graduates have been employed in a SUBJECT IN JAPAN 44 to advance your career in areas including: variety of roles anchored in policy and applied research, by institutions including: State Crime, Justice and ■■ Government administration with an Responsibility emphasis on crime and justice ■ ■ Australian Drug Foundation What does justice look like in the wake ■■ Legal services particularly with ■■ Commonwealth Attorney-General’s of state crime? This subject explores Indigenous and other disadvantaged Department who is responsible for mass harm and populations ■■ Sentencing Advisory Council Victoria the appropriate responses to it. It asks ■■ Local government agencies concerned what forms of harm and suffering can be ■■ The Red Cross with community safety addressed and which experiences and ■■ Victorian Department of Justice ■■ Social justice research and action forms of injustice remain hidden from view. agencies ■■ Whitelion The subject examines responses to mass harm in a global and a local context and will Graduates have also been employed as be taught intensively overseas on location operational officers in fields such as law Find out more about 100-point at the Faculty of Social and Political enforcement and corrections. and 200-point plans and entry Sciences at the Universitas Gadjah Mada, requirements on our website Yogyakarta, Indonesia by Australian and graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au Indonesian academics. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN: 150-POINT PLAN
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1
Advances in Criminology: Research and Criminal Justice Emerging Theory Advances in Criminological Research Governance
Crime, Culture & the Media Crime Prevention: Critical Approaches Judging Crime
Violence, Trauma and Reconciliation Terror, Law and War Drugs and Justice
Organised Crime and Human Judging Crime Trafficking Qualitative Research Methods
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. This academically-advanced critical analysis, communication, cross- MASTER OF cultural understanding, research methods, degree with a global outlook project design, project management and DEVELOPMENT gives you the theoretical teamwork ability. STUDIES grounding and practical The optional Gender and Development experience needed to stream provides you with a superior understanding of gender and development address international theory. It also tackles practical concerns development issues. surrounding planning for gender in development projects within government You will take away a raft of transferable skills and non-government organisations. from academic study and work integrated learning programs, as well as refining your
SKILLS ACQUIRED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 45 As a Master of Development Studies To be accepted into the 150-point program student, you will have the opportunity to: you will require:
■■ Focus on key areas such as as economic ■■ An undergraduate degree in a cognate development, human development, discipline, with a weighted average policy and governance, gender, health mark of 70% or equivalent; and development, environment and or development; ■■ Engage with topics including debt ■■ An undergraduate degree in any and poverty, microfinance, culture discipline, with a weighted average and human rights, migration mark of 70% or equivalent, and at least and transnationalism, food and one year of documented, relevant work environmental security, conflict and experience. MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES OF DEVELOPMENT MASTER security, civil society organisations and CRICOS code: 031145D gender relations; ■■ Study core and applied skill subjects including project management and Dr Lan Anh Hoang design, monitoring and evaluation, and teaches into the Master of Development research methods for development; INDICATIVE FEES Studies program. ■■ Take an internship placement with a Local Student (Aust. full fee) “There are students from a broad range of domestic or international development Cost per year international backgrounds on the course agency. $26,432 who think about development in a different kind of way. It’s not just about what they International Student learn from me, it’s about what they learn Cost per year from each other.” $34,784 full time
Find out more about the Master of Development Studies and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au IWDA has a clear mission: gender equality CAREER for all. They work towards this goal by SPOTLIGHT: supporting the work of partner organisations across the Asia Pacific, rather than riding in BRONWYN TILBURY over the top of them.
“It’s about building long term relationships Master of Development Studies and being constantly reflective about Senior Program Manager, International the power dynamic that can often creep Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) in between western development Addressing the uneven power balances organisations and others. It’s always a work left behind by colonialism is a key part of in progress, and we’re not perfect, but that’s Bronwyn Tilbury’s current job. The Master what makes this job really fulfilling.” of Development Studies alumna works as a Her fellow students went on to become her Senior Program Manager at the International fellow professionals, and she often runs into Women’s Development Agency (IWDA). Master of Development Studies alumni in her work life.
CAREER AREAS GRADUATE OUTCOMES Find out more about 100-point As a Master of Development Studies Our graduates have been employed by 46 graduate, expect to advance your career in global institutions including: and 200-point plans and entry areas including: requirements on our website ■■ ActionAid graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au ■ ■ Management and leadership in ■■ Australian Red Cross development ■■ Concern Universal ■■ Humanitarian crisis relief ■■ Oxfam ■■ Participatory development ■■ Save the Children ■■ Gender and development ■■ UNESCO ■■ Poverty alleviation ■■ UNDP ■■ Microfinance ■■ UNICEF ■■ Governance and development ■■ The World Bank ■■ Development planning and policy ■■ Conflict, security and development ■■ Migration and development ■■ Community development GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN: 150-POINT PLAN WITH THESIS
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1
Development Theories Development Studies Thesis Part 1 Development Studies Thesis Part 2 Intervening in Development
Development Research Design Disaster and Humanitarian Aid Gender Issues in Development & Assessment
Political Economy of Development The Anthropology of Development Indigenous Development Perspectives
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. The Master of International corruption, international trade, finance and MASTER OF Relations degree opens investment, and women in global politics. INTERNATIONAL doors for careers in national The program grounds these issues in or international politics, the core disciplinary training in International Relations theory, history, governance RELATIONS private sector, the NGO sector and law, security, and political economy. and academia. Given Australia’s proximity and growing linkages with the dynamic Asian region, You will engage in lively debates with global the degree emphasises the understanding peers on important issues in contemporary of contemporary Asia and its regional and international relations, including globalisation, global impact, though there are also options humanitarian intervention, climate change, to focus on other regions such as Europe, the the proliferation and management of weapons Middle East, or North and Latin America. of mass destruction, genocide, human rights,
SKILLS ACQUIRED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 47 As a Master of International Relations To be accepted into the 200-point program student, you will have the opportunity to: you require:
■■ Study contemporary issues in ■■ An undergraduate degree in any international relations of central discipline, with a weighted average relevance to governments, business, mark of 70% or equivalent. NGOs and citizens; CRICOS code: 068096C ■■ Acquire superior knowledge of key developments within international relations, as well as the roles of major states and international institutions; ■■ Become an active global citizen with INDICATIVE FEES keen cross-cultural awareness and Local Student (Aust. full fee)
MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL MASTER understanding; Cost per year ■■ Enrich your study experience with $26,400 an international student exchange, Professor Andrew Walter language study, or a research thesis; International Student Master of International Relations ■■ Gain relevant work experience through Cost per year program Director. an internship where you can apply your $33,824 full time skills in a practical environment. “Studying international relations at Melbourne is challenging in the best sense. Students and faculty explore together many of the most important issues facing Australia, the wider region, and the planet today. The richness, diversity and multidisciplinarity of the program allow students from many different backgrounds to deepen their knowledge and understanding of issues that matter most to them, in ways that add lasting value to their careers.”
Find out more about the Master of International Relations and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au “I was there for five months or so, and it just CAREER really confirmed for me that researching SPOTLIGHT: Asian markets, engaging with Asia – this is DANIEL GINGER the space I want to be in,” he says. Asked for his advice for prospective students, Dan is firm about one thing: be Master of International Relations proactive. Management Consultant at KPMG “It’s important to do things like join a student Dan Ginger KPMG is a big believer in the society or sports club. If you maximise value of internships. The KPMG consultant the opportunity of uni, and seek out other says that working at Asialink while studying opportunities at the same time – that’s how crystallised his career goals. you get to where you want to be.” Newly arrived from the UK, it also gave him an instant professional network in Melbourne.
CAREER AREAS GRADUATE OUTCOMES Find out more about 100-point As a Master of International Relations Our graduates have been employed by 48 graduate, expect to advance your career in leading institutions including: and 150-point plans and entry areas including: requirements on our website ■■ Department of Defence (Australia) graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au ■ ■ International politics ■■ Department of Immigration and ■■ Global business Citizenship (Australia) ■■ Humanitarian work ■■ Department of Foreign Affairs (Australia) ■■ Policy making and management ■■ Corruption Eradication Commission (Indonesia) ■■ Translation ■■ The European Commission ■■ NGOs and the non-profit sector ■■ The Oaktree Foundation ■■ Global communication ■■ Australian Competition & Consumer Commission ■■ United Nations GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN: 200-POINT PROGRAM WITH A FOCUS ON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
International History Asia and the World International Governance and Law Human Rights in Southeast Asia
Contemporary Middle East & Middle Eastern Wars: Jihad & International Relations Theory Terror, Law and War Central Asia Resistance Conflict and Terrorism in Southeast Asia Corruption in Today’s World International Migration The EU in International Affairs
Global Justice History, Memory and Violence in Asia Latin America in the World India and the World
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. The Master of Public Policy Join an internationally diverse group of MASTER students and work with them on linking and Management is a theory and practice to address complex OF PUBLIC globally-focused degree policy challenges. POLICY AND for policy professionals. The degree is taught by a team of nationally Our program will prepare and internationally recognised scholars and expert practitioners from the public policy MANAGEMENT you for varied roles in the world including politics, international policy world, be that locally, development organisations, non-profits, public services, political advising, nationally, or globally. and the media.
SKILLS ACQUIRED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 49 As a Master of Public Policy and To be accepted into the 150-point program Management student, you will have the you will require: opportunity to: ■■ An undergraduate degree in a cognate ■■ Gain an in depth understanding discipline, with a weighted average mark of the dilemmas posed by the of 70% or equivalent; interdependence, diversity and dynamics of global, national and or local institutions, and appreciate the ■■ An undergraduate degree in any potential and limits of public policy discipline, with a weighted average action; mark of 70% or equivalent, and at least ■■ Build your knowledge of the one year of documented, relevant work institutions, processes and practices of experience. contemporary government and policy making; CRICOS code: 020385A
MASTER OF PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC POLICY MASTER ■■ Develop high level analytical skills to meet the demands of complex public Dr Erik Baekkeskov policy making and the ability to locate Teaches into the Master of Public Policy resources to apply these skills; INDICATIVE FEES and Management. ■ ■ Develop advanced management skills Local Student (Aust. full fee) “Join colleagues from around the world who appropriate to complex public service Cost per year are seeking to understand policy from all its systems; $27,392 angles including designing, implementing, ■■ Put your skills into practice with a evaluating and influencing. A program for national or international Executive International Student current and aspiring policy experts who Internship placement. Cost per year want to use their skills to make a difference.” $34,368 full time
Find out more about the Master of Public Policy and Management and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au students is to embrace the opportunities CAREER that come with studying at the University SPOTLIGHT: of Melbourne. “Go in with an open mind, network extensively and make the most of CHIRAG AGARWAL the many opportunities available to you,” he says.
Master of Public Policy and “My degree was a great place to network Management with like-minded people working across the Public Policy Consultant at KPMG public sector and to learn about the different Networking as a postgraduate student has opportunities available to me,” he says. been life-changing for former Singapore Foreign Service Officer Chirag Agarwal, whose initiative to request a meeting with a guest lecturer eventually led to a job at KPMG.
Chirag’s time in government, including a stint in the Singapore Police Force during conscription, sparked his interest in public policy and he now works as a Senior Consultant in management consulting at KPMG in Melbourne. Chirag’s advice to
CAREER AREAS GRADUATE OUTCOMES Find out more about the 200-point As a Master of Public Policy and Our graduates have been employed by 50 Management graduate, expect to advance global institutions including: and 100-point plan and entry your career in areas including: requirements on our website ■■ ABC International graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au ■ ■ Policy analysis ■■ Australian Bureau of Statistics ■ ■ International politics ■■ Bangladesh Ministry of Finance ■ ■ NGOs and non-profit sector ■■ Department of Human Services ■ ■ Policy design and implementation ■■ Department of Justice ■ ■ Global communications ■■ Embassy of Nepal (Beijing) ■ ■ Foreign affairs ■■ Federal Board of Revenue ■■ Legal Aid ■■ Plan International Australia ■■ Victorian Electoral Commission GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN: 150-POINT PLAN
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1
Public Policy Design and Governance Implementation Public Management
Public Policy in the Asian Century Professional Practice in Policy Social Inclusion Policy and Practice
Public Policy Lobbying Strategies Crisis Management Business and Government
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. Examine key developments in fields like employment, income support, MASTER OF education, health and climate change. social policy through a global The Master of Social Policy enables you SOCIAL POLICY lens, with a strong emphasis to understand the respective roles of government, private and not-for-profit on social justice and the sectors in meeting the needs of citizens. You ability to influence policy. will examine key developments in social policy through a global lens, aiming to Social policy makers weave the fabric of find ethically sustainable solutions, while our society. They meld the needs of citizens considering the competing factors of social with the roles of government and not- policy and the economy. for-profit service agencies in contentious
SKILLS ACQUIRED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 51 As a Master of Social Policy student, you will To be accepted into the 150-point Master of have the opportunity to: Social Policy program, you will require: ■■ An undergraduate degree in a cognate ■■ Analyse key areas of contemporary discipline, with a weighted average social policy including governance, mark of at least 70% or equivalent. inclusion and exclusion, social capital, and globalisation; CRICOS code: 049598E ■■ Engage with the social dimensions of social policy – race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability and age; MASTER OF SOCIAL POLICY MASTER ■■ Understand social policy as a contested INDICATIVE FEES process and apply research skills to a range of organisational contexts; Local Student (Aust. full fee) Cost per year ■■ Take advantage of the School’s $26,432 partnership with the Brotherhood of St Laurence social research team; International Student Dr Irma Mooi-Reci ■■ Activate your skills and knowledge Cost per year Master of Social Policy through an Executive Internship. $33,696 full time “The Master of Social Policy educates and trains the next generation of policy scholars that strive to advance and influence social policy. Our students develop analytical skills to craft policy solutions that are fair, effective, and sustainable across various socio-demographic groups in order to make a difference and focus on a change for a better world.”
Find out more about the Master of Social Policy and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au “The major problems we face are no longer CAREER isolated. We need to look at them from a SPOTLIGHT: holistic perspective, let’s find really creative MISHMA KUMAR solutions” she says. Mishma is passionate about the variety of work on offer in the drug and alcohol sector. Master of Social Policy There are jobs in everything from frontline Senior Alcohol and Other Drugs care to policymaking. Clinician, Odyssey House Victoria “The sector really values lived experience,” “Working with clients you can see change she says. “It’s about human beings looking for almost instantly. They’re often able to gain help from other human beings. You learn how insights into their behaviour in a few sessions. to just show up and be empathetic.” Even when it’s not immediate, you know that you’ve sown the seeds for change later in life” reflects Mishma Kumar.
In contrast, the policy world is all about incremental changes. They’re quite different spaces to work in, but Mishma says that tackling our society’s major problems requires creative thinking.
CAREER AREAS GRADUATE OUTCOMES Find out more about 100-point As a Master of Social Policy graduate, Our graduates have been employed by 52 expect to advance your career in areas institutions including: and 200-point plans and entry including: requirements on our website ■■ Australian Bureau of Statistics graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au ■ ■ Community state government ■■ Brotherhood of St Laurence ■ ■ Local and national government ■■ Centrelink ■ ■ Policy design ■■ Department of Human Services ■ ■ Social administration ■■ KPMG ■ ■ Social and welfare work ■■ Salvation Army ■ ■ Policy analysis ■■ Victorian Aboriginal Education ■■ Management Association Inc ■■ Victorian Council of Social Service ■■ Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN: 150-POINT PLAN
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1
Social Research Design and Social Policy Special Topics B Foundations of Social Policy Evaluation
Contemporary Social Problems Governance and Social Policy Social Policy and Development
Ageing, Society & Social Policy Business and Government Project-based Policy Analysis Gender, Globalisation and Social Inclusion Policy and Practice Development
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core, Capstone and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. MASTER OF TRANSLATION CHINESE
SKILLS ACQUIRED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 53 As a Master of Translation student,you will To be accepted into the 150-point have the opportunity to: Master of Translation program: The Selection Committee will evaluate the ■■ Understand English/Chinese cultural applicant’s ability to successfully pursue and intellectual foundations; the course using the following criteria: ■■ Familiarise with translation ■■ An undergraduate degree in any technologies; discipline, with a weighted average ■■ Develop high-level skills to translate mark of at least 70% or equivalent; and across a range of genres; ■■ Native speaker competence in one ■■ Study and work in team-based and of English or Chinese and at least project-based work environments; near-native competence in the other ■■ language
MASTER OF TRANSLATION - CHINESE OF TRANSLATION MASTER Complete an internship to put translation skills to practice within a The same entry requirements apply for the professional environment; extended 200-point program. ■■ Adapt to new professional contexts, CRICOS code: 085106J Dr Shaoming Zhou and hone your judgement and decision- Master of Translation. making skills; ■■ In the extended program, undertake “Chinese and English are two of the world’s a minor thesis, which may serve as a mostly widely used languages which pathway to further research studies. INDICATIVE FEES dominate trade, investment, diplomacy, Local Student (Aust. full fee) and increasingly, the Internet. Melbourne’s Cost per year unique Master of Translation program $25,920 draws on the best of teaching and research expertise in Australia and among our International Student prominent Chinese partner universities.” Cost per year $33,056 full time
Find out more about the Master of Translation and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au Develop professional skills The Master of Translation for Mandarin Chinese-English bilinguals will prepare you translating specialised for a career as a professional translator, topics, managing or for work in fields such as government, commerce, law, international relations or terminology, using specialised technical areas. translation technologies An internship is a core component of the and negotiating the cultural program which allows you to develop your and intellectual boundaries professional translation skills in practice within industry. To enrich your studies in of the Chinese and English translation, you may also undertake elective speaking worlds. subjects in the broad fields of culture and communication, and languages and linguistics.
CAREER AREAS ENRICH YOUR STUDIES Find out more about the As a Master of Translation graduate, expect To enrich your studies in translation, 54 to advance your career in areas including: students may undertake elective 200-point Master of Translation subjects in the broad fields of culture (Enhanced) on our website ■ ■ Translation and communication, and languages and graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au ■■ Interpreting linguistics, such as: ■■ International Relations ■■ Grammar in Use The Master of Translation and Master ■■ Multi-national firms ■■ Trans-cultural Communication at Work of Translation (Extended) at Melbourne ■■ Commercial and industrial ■■ English in a Globalised World University are endorsed by NAATI (National organisations Authority for Accreditation for Translators ■■ Bilingualism ■■ Civil service and Interpreters) at a professional level. ■■ Writing and Editing for Digital Media This means that NAATI has examined the program and approved it as suitable for students who wish to obtain NAATI accreditation as a Professional Translator (both directions). Students who satisfy the requirements will be recommended to NAATI for accreditation. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN: 150-POINT PROGRAM WITH INTERNSHIP
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1
Foundations of Translation Translating from English 2 Specialised Translation
Translating from English 1 Translating into English 2 Grammar in Use
Translating into English 1 Translating Chinese Legal Documents Translation Internship Translating Chinese Economic Transcultural Communication at Work Documents
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. MASTER OF Develop professional skills translating specialised TRANSLATION topics, managing terminology, using SPANISH translation technologies and negotiating the cultural and intellectual boundaries of the Spanish and English speaking worlds.
SKILLS ACQUIRED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 55 As a Master of Translation student, you will To be accepted into the 150-point have the opportunity to: Master of Translation program: The Selection Committee will evaluate the ■■ Understand English/ Spanish cultural applicant’s ability to successfully pursuethe and intellectual foundations; course using the following criteria: ■■ Familiarise with translation ■■ An undergraduate degree in any technologies; discipline, with a weighted average ■■ Develop high-level skills to translate mark of at least 70% or equivalent; and across a range of genres; ■■ Native speaker competence in one ■■ Study and work in team-based and of English or Spanish and at least project-based work environments; near-native competence in the other ■■ language
MASTER OF TRANSLATION - SPANISH OF TRANSLATION MASTER Complete an internship to put translation skills to practice within a The same entry requirements apply for the professional environment; extended 200-point program. ■■ Adapt to new professional contexts, CRICOS code: 085106J Professor Anthony Pym and hone your judgement and decision- Coordinator of the Master of making skills; Translation - Spanish ■■ In the extended program, undertake a minor thesis, which may serve as Anthony Pym has been training translators pathway to further research studies. INDICATIVE FEES for more than 20 years in Spain, the United Local Student (Aust. full fee) States, and Australia. He has also been a Cost per year professional translator since the early 1990s, $25,920 when he worked for the Barcelona Olympic Games and then the President of Catalonia, International Student specializing in politics, economics and Cost per year sociology. $33,056 full time Anthony has authored, co-authored or edited some 25 books and more than 180 articles in the general field of translation and intercultural studies.
Find out more about the Master of Translation and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au Translation is a set of skills for communicating Latin America in particular has considerable cultural studies to applied linguistics. It also across languages. When you know how potential as a major trade and cultural includes a work placement (internship), to translate, you can do much more than partner for Australia. This is recognised by the where you will learn the realities of translate: you can mediate wherever Australia Council on Australia Latin America translation from working professionals, and language is a problem (business, media, Relations, established by the Australian an introduction to research methodologies, health services, courts); you can help Government in 2001. for those who want to study translation from produce promotional texts; you can engage a more academic perspective. in cross-cultural marketing; you can produce The Master is designed for work in small multilingual websites and videos; and yes, you groups on projects that are adapted to can also translate great works of literature. the interests of the students. Translation technologies are integrated into all tasks, Spanish is the first language of around 450 as are practical skills in terminology and million people and it is the primary language of project management. The Master offers a 20 countries. It is also the language of one of the wide range of elective subjects, including world’s most dynamic and creative cultures. world-class teaching in areas ranging from
CAREER AREAS ENRICH YOUR STUDIES Find out more about the As a Master of Translation graduate, expect To enrich your studies in translation, 56 to advance your career in areas including: students may undertake elective 200-point Master of Translation subjects in the broad fields of culture (Enhanced) on our website ■ ■ Translation and communication, and languages and graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au ■■ Interpreting linguistics, such as: ■■ International Relations ■■ Grammar in Use ■ The Master of Translation and Master ■ Multi-national firms ■ ■ Trans-cultural Communication at Work of Translation (Extended) at Melbourne ■■ Commercial and industrial ■■ English in a Globalised World University are endorsed by NAATI (National organisations ■■ Bilingualism Authority for Accreditation for Translators ■■ Civil service and Interpreters) at a professional level. ■■ Writing and Editing for Digital Media This means that NAATI has examined the program and approved it as suitable for students who wish to obtain NAATI endorsed as a Professional Translator (both directions). Students who satisfy the requirements will be recommended to NAATI for accreditation. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN: 150-POINT PROGRAM WITH INTERNSHIP
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1
Foundations of Translation English-Spanish Translation 2 Translation Internship
English-Spanish Translation 1 Spanish-English Translation 2 Translation Studies Workshop
Spanish-English Translation 1 Specialised Spanish Translation 2 Language Testing Specialised Spanish Translation 1 Transcultural Communication at Work
All examples are full-time and indicative only. Bold type indicates Core and Compulsory subjects. Refer to the University Handbook for course structures and entry requirements. SHORT COURSES AND EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
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SHORT COURSES SHORT GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN DIPLOMA IN LANGUAGES ENGLISH FOR THE GLOBAL Expand your career opportunities and WORKPLACE study a language intensively alongside your graduate program. The Diploma in If English is your second language, the Languages is a concurrent qualification, Graduate Certificate in English for the taken at the same time as your graduate Global Workplace will improve your degree. It will generally add an extra year employment options and professional of full-time study to your degree. While it advancement by enhancing your ability is possible to commence the diploma at to use English in the workplace. Designed various points within your graduate degree, for non-native speakers of English, you we recommend you commence your chosen will develop skills in professional writing, language in the first semester of your professional speaking, intercultural course for the greatest flexibility in course communication, and self-editing. requirements and to minimise the duration of your studies. You will build your awareness of pronunciation and its role in CRICOS code: 065143C communication to help you refine how you speak and how people understand your speech. Learn to write with the correct grammar and punctuation and get the accuracy and style you need to adapt to different professional contexts.
CRICOS code: 093563F 58
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES ■■ Linguistics and Applied Linguistics SPECIALIST CERTIFICATES ■■ Media and Communications AND DIPLOMAS We offer several intensive, highly ■■ Philosophy We offer a range of shorter, alternative specialised programs designed for students ■■ Screen and Cultural Studies courses that are available in an extensive working in related industries who require ■ range of disciplines and can be used as ■ Sociology upskilling in specific areas. These programs pathways into Masters by Coursework are: programs. Graduate Certificates and ■■ Specialist Certificate in Cross-Cultural Diplomas are often taken as introductory GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Heritage and Conservation courses for those wanting to change AND DIPLOMAS ■■ Specialist Certificate in Criminology study direction, or as a first step towards (ADVANCED) (Forensic Disability) a Masters degree or new career. They ■■ Specialist Certificate in Criminology are designed for students who have an Additionally, we also offer a range of short
(Sex Offender Management) SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE undergraduate degree in an unrelated area programs of advanced level study in areas of study. Disciplines include: of specialisation that normally require cognate (related) prior study. Amongst ■■ Anthropology these programs are a subset of highly EXECUTIVE EDUCATION ■■ Art History specialised and professionally-orientated The School also has the capacity to develop ■■ Asian Studies programs. Programs include: and deliver a range of customised and open ■ ■ Australian Indigenous Studies ■■ Graduate Diploma or Certificate in Arts executive education programs. ■■ Classical Studies and Archaeology and Cultural Management ■■ Creative Writing ■■ Graduate Diploma or Certificate in ■■ Criminology Publishing and Communications For further information on these ■■ English and Theatre Studies ■■ Graduate Diploma or Certificate in courses and programs, including entry requirements and subject details, please ■■ French Journalism visit graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au ■■ Gender Studies ■■ Graduate Diploma or Certificate in Arts (Advanced) with the opportunity to ■■ Hebrew and Jewish Studies specialise in a range of disciplines. Visit ■■ History graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au for a list ■■ History and Philosophy of Science of specialisations. ■■ Islamic Studies OUR RESEARCH PROGRAMS The University of Melbourne is among the top performing academic institutions for competitive research funding, PhD completions and publication of research material in the world.
MASTERS BY RESEARCH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 59 The Masters by Research (MA) provides you To be accepted into the Masters by with an opportunity to carry out sustained Research, you require: independent research. Your thesis will ■■ a four year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) demonstrate a critical application of degree with a research component or specialist knowledge and skills in a equivalent in the appropriate area of chosen area of study and make an original study or closely related area, with an contribution to the discipline. You may Honours thesis result at least equivalent apply for admission to the PhD after to an H2A (75%) and an overall Honours successful completion of the Masters by result at least equivalent to an H2B Research degree. The Masters by Research (70%) at the University of Melbourne; or OUR RESEARCH PROGRAMS is usually undertaken over 18 months full- ■■ a Masters degree in a relevant discipline time or three years part-time. which includes a substantial research component with a result of 80% and Masters by Research degrees are available achieved a minimum weighted average in two forms: of 75% (or University of Melbourne equivalent); or ■ ■ Thesis only: submission of a 30,000 ■■ a qualification and professional word thesis; experience considered to be equivalent; ■■ Advanced seminars and shorter thesis – and coursework of 10,000–12,000 words and ■■ a research proposal; and submission of a 20,000–22,000 words ■■ referee reports (except for applicants thesis. who have graduated from the University of Melbourne within the last 5 years); and ■■ the endorsement of a prospective supervisor.
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Find out more about our research programs and how to apply on our website graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au brought two countries which had strong PhD tensions to renew their relationship in order CANDIDATE: to forge a new strategic partnership. PAUL SOYEZ I have presented at an international congress in Paris on relations between Europe, Asia “I am undertaking a cotutelle PhD between and the Pacific. This constituted a unique the University of Melbourne and the opportunity to meet researchers from all University La Sorbonne Paris IV in France. This around the world, talking about the Asia- international frame enables me to conduct Pacific region.” my research in both countries and, at the end, Paul Soyez is a PhD candidate studying to submit my thesis in Australia and in France, the elaboration of the Australian-French which made sense considering my research. bilateral relationship in the last 30 years The interest and appreciation of my topic and how the two countries are working that I perceive in the diplomatic actors that I on the improvement of their partnership, interview for the research is really rewarding diplomatically, economically and politically. because it reassures me regarding the Paul was awarded the 2015 French History relevance of all this work. I find it interesting Research Higher Degree Scholarship and the to study the tools and interest that have 2015 University of Melbourne French Trust Fund / travel grant.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Further information about entry (PHD) To be considered for entry as a PhD 60 candidate, you require: requirements is available in the The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD or handbook. Students enrolled in a ■■ a four-year bachelor degree in a Doctorate) is the highest degree we offer Masters by Coursework program in relevant discipline which includes a at the University of Melbourne. As a PhD the Graduate School of Humanities substantial research component with candidate, you will have the opportunity and Social Sciences must successfully a result of 80% and have achieved a to pursue your passion in a sustained piece complete the Minor Thesis option of independent research examining a minimum weighted average of 75% in the final year subjects or (University of at the required standard to be specific problem, issue or topic to make a Melbourne) equivalent; or considered for entry into a PhD. significant and new contribution to existing knowledge. ■■ a masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research ■ ■ The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is component with a result of 80% and usually undertaken over three years achieved a minimum weighted average full-time or six years part-time. of 75% (or University of Melbourne ■■ The expected length of a PhD thesis is equivalent); or usually around 80,000 words. The thesis ■■ a qualification and professional should not exceed 100,000 words. experience considered to be equivalent; ■■ In some disciplines, such as the creative and arts, the thesis may instead take the ■■ a research proposal; and SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE form of performance and/or corpus of creative work, plus a dissertation to ■■ referee reports (except for applicants contextualise the work. The creative who have graduated from the University work and dissertation will be examined of Melbourne within the last 5 years); as an integrated whole. and ■■ the endorsement of a prospective All PhDs in the Graduate School of supervisor. Humanities and Social Sciences are research‑based. In addition, you must CRICOS code: 056954J complete a small component of compulsory coursework in the first year. This coursework is a hurdle requirement for confirmation of candidature, but the award of the PhD will be assessed solely on your thesis. HOW TO APPLY FOR A RESEARCH PROGRAM
APPLYING FOR A RESEARCH DEGREE IS DIFFERENT TO APPLYING FOR A COURSEWORK DEGREE. PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS.
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STEP 01 STEP 02 STEP 03 STEP 04 Check the entry requirements Prepare a research proposal Identify an appropriate Submit an application. and make sure you’re eligible and writing sample. supervisor. Complete your application for to apply. Ensure you also admission to graduate research satisfy the University’s English To apply for a Graduate Research Find a potential research degree candidature and language requirements. Degree, applicants must also supervisor online using our ‘Find scholarship forms and submit submit a 2,500 word thesis an expert’ tool. findanexpert. by the application deadline – proposal and a 5,000 word unimelb.edu.au/support/ October 31. writing sample. supervisor.html arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/ Once you have located an future/graduate-research/how- appropriate supervisor, they to-apply will advise you to proceed with a formal application.
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COMMONWEALTH HECS-HELP GRADUATE ACCESS 63 SUPPORTED PLACES (CSP) HECS-HELP is an Australian government MELBOURNE (GAM) A CSP is a higher education place for which loan program to help eligible students on a Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM) aims the Australian Government provides funding Commonwealth Supported Place pay their to minimise barriers and broaden access towards the cost of your education. A limited student contributions. No upfront tuition to graduate coursework study at the number of CSPs are awarded on the basis of fees are required for students accessing University of Melbourne. The scheme academic merit. Places are competitive and HECS-HELP. is open to all Masters by Coursework the GPA requirements may vary between applicants. By submitting a Graduate programs. CSPs are only available for FEE-HELP Access Melbourne application you will Graduate School of Humanities and Social ensure that any circumstances that had FINANCING YOUR DEGREE FINANCING YOUR Sciences Masters by Coursework programs. FEE-HELP is a loan program that helps an adverse effect on your academic eligible Australian fee paying students (both achievement at undergraduate level, and/ full and part-time) pay their tuition fees. or your membership of a group known to WHO CAN APPLY FOR A CSP? be under‑represented in higher education FEE-HELP is available to Australian citizens and CSPs are available to Australian and New will be taken into consideration when your holders of a permanent humanitarian visa. Zealand citizens and holders of Australian application is assessed. permanent residency visas. If you are FEE-HELP is similar to HECS-HELP in that Applying through Graduate Access eligible for a CSP you may be able to use you can defer your tuition fees and repay Melbourne can increase your likelihood HECS-HELP to help pay your remaining these later through the taxation system, of receiving a Commonwealth Supported student contribution. once your income reaches a specific Place (CSP) for the duration of your threshold. For more information please visit: course during admissions periods where studyassist.gov.au You apply for FEE-HELP through a form CSPs are available. Eligible Graduate made available during the online enrolment Access Melbourne applicants are also process. automatically considered for a Graduate WHAT ARE THE DEADLINES Access Melbourne Bursary which provides a FOR CSPs? Students may not exceed the FEE-HELP one-off grant of $5,000 to help you meet the limit (102,392 lifetime, indexed). costs associated with graduate study. To be considered for a CSP you must submit your application by the relevant deadlines. For more information please visit: studyassist.gov.au For further information visit arts.unimelb. edu.au/students/future/graduate- coursework/how-and-when-to-apply
For more information on how to apply for Graduate Access Melbourne, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) and scholarships, visit our website. You are strongly encouraged to submit a SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTH ALLOWANCE Graduate Access Melbourne application to support your course application if you meet INTERNATIONAL Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, 64 the eligibility criteria, are an Australian or New STUDENTS Graduate Certificate (Advanced) and Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent Graduate Diploma (Advanced) courses have The scholarship most relevant to international resident or the holder of a permanent been approved by Centrelink for Austudy/ students intending to study in the Graduate Humanitarian Visa and can demonstrate your Youth Allowance purposes. Please contact School of Humanities and Social Sciences capacity to succeed in the Masters program Centrelink for further information. is the Melbourne Graduate Scholarship. for which you have applied. Available each year to commencing Executive Master of Arts applicants, the International You must qualify for one or more of the Further information about financing Postgraduate Coursework Awards cover 25% following criteria: your degree can be found at fee remission for the duration of the program. graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au ■■ Recognition as an Indigenous Australian Selection is based on academic merit. ■■ Previous status as a refugee or current ■■ Melbourne Graduate Scholarship holder of a Humanitarian Visa Available each year to commencing ■■ Disadvantaged socio-economic Executive Master of Arts applicants, the circumstances Melbourne Graduate Scholarship covers 25% fee remission for the duration of ■■ Disability or chronic medical condition the program. Selection is based on ■■ Difficult personal circumstances academic merit. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE
For more information visit our website: ■■ GSHSS International Scholarship and This scholarship offers 25 or arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/future/ Bursary 50 per cent fee remission, or a $5000 graduate-coursework/graduate-access- bursary, to a select group of high ranking melbourne international students in recognition of their excellent academic results, SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS supporting them to undertake a graduate coursework degree at the GSHSS. To be AND PRIZES eligible for this scholarship, you need to A range of scholarships for research study have applied to a graduate coursework program at the Graduate School of are available to both local and international Humanities and Social Sciences before research students. Scholarship benefits 31 October 2017 and be a citizen of India, include tuition fee waivers as well as living, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, relocation and thesis allowance. Vietnam, or Thailand. Selection is based on academic merit and scholarships are allocated on a competitive basis. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Am I a local applicant? For further information about English language What is an alternative offer? Domestic applicants are Australian citizens and requirements, visit futurestudents.unimelb. If your application for a Masters degree is 65 permanent residents, New Zealand citizens, and edu.au/admissions/entry-requirements/ unsuccessful, you are likely to be made an holders of a permanent humanitarian visa. language-requirements alternative offer for a Graduate Certificate. Pursuing a Graduate Certificate is a great way to When should I apply? What does cognate mean? study in your chosen field, and upon completion For a full list of deadlines and application Cognate means that you have studied may provide a pathway into a Masters degree, if rounds, visit http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/ previously in a related field. you achieve a GPA of at least 70%. students/future/graduate-coursework/how- and-when-to-apply I have a degree in a non-related discipline, I will complete my current studies this how can I get into a Masters by Coursework year, therefore, I don’t have my academic
FINANCING YOUR DEGREE FINANCING YOUR Is mid-year entry available? program? transcripts and final results yet. Can I apply without these? Mid-year entry is available for the majority of Most Masters by Coursework programs do graduate coursework programs in the Faculty of not require previous study in a related area If you are currently completing a degree and Arts, with the following exceptions: for entry to the 2 year, 200 point program. It is are awaiting your final results, you need to assumed that graduate students are generally submit your application with an official copy ■■ Executive Master of Arts. Mid- year entry capable of picking up and advancing in new of the results you have achieved to date. Your is not available for the 100 point EMA. It areas of knowledge over a two year period, and application will be assessed on the basis of is possible to commence the 200 point that having students from a range of different these results and other relevant information. and the 150 point EMA program mid-year, backgrounds enriches the student experience. Where it is deemed that you are on track to however these students are restricted achieving the minimum entry requirements to undertaking electives during the first If you are assessed as ineligible for direct entry for the program you may receive a conditional semester of their enrolment. to a Masters program the Selection Committee offer pending your final results or other can also assess your background and offer requirements. Once the admissions team are ■■ ) It is not Master of Translation (Spanish you a viable pathway into the course. Pathway provided with your final transcript of results possible to commence this program mid year. courses are offered to provide an opportunity and verification of course completion at the ■■ Language study can only be commenced for applicants to develop skills and knowledge required minimum standard, your conditions mid-year if students have sufficient in the specified area and/or demonstrate will be lifted and you will be in a position to background in the language to commence a academic ability. enrol. Please note that our admissions office semester 2 language subject. has access to University of Melbourne student What is a conditional offer? records, so University of Melbourne students What are the English language You will be notified about the outcome of are not required to submit transcripts. requirements? your application via email. If you are given English is the language of instruction and a conditional offer, then you need to meet Can I specify on the application form that I assessment across the University of Melbourne. the conditions of your offer before formally wish to study either a 100-, 150- or 200-point accepting the offer. The email or letter will Masters program? You must meet the English language outline clearly the steps you need to take before You can indicate which program length you requirements of the University to be eligible for a you can accept your offer. wish to be considered for at the time of lodging place. As a graduate student, you can satisfy the your application. The Selection Committee English language requirements in a number of will always assess Masters applicants for the ways depending on your circumstances. shortest program possible, based on the strength of the applicant’s academic and professional background. My program requires work experience, how I was not able to upload all supporting Domestic applicants for the current admissions should I document this? documents during my online application, period who have provided full supporting When applying for a course that requires what do I do? documents with their application should expect 66 work experience you can outline previous If you are an international student not able to receive an outcome by email within 4 weeks. qualifications and experience in a detailed CV to upload all supporting documents during Closer to the beginning of semester these submitted with your application. your online application, email your outstanding timelines are reduced. If, in addition to your application documents to ia-suppdoc@ course application, you have lodged a timely Graduate Access Melbourne application, your What documents do I need to submit with unimelb.edu.au application outcome is likely to be delayed. my application? If you are a domestic student not able to All applicants must provide copies official upload all supporting documents during your Can I defer my place in a graduate course? of all academic transcripts for studies not online application, email your outstanding completed at the University of Melbourne. (If It is not possible to defer a Commonwealth application documents to nationaladmissions@ you are currently studying at the University of Supported Place (CSP) in programs offered by unimelb.edu.au Melbourne, or have studied here in the past, the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSHSS). If you have been offered we can access your University of Melbourne When and how will I receive my application academic records). a CSP and find you are not in a position to outcome? commence you will need to decline your offer, Documents must include an official key that Priority is normally placed on applications for and re-apply for a subsequent intake. There is explains the grades for each institution. When the current admissions period. In general the no guarantee you will be offered a CSP again in submitting electronically, please: assessment of Mid-Year intake applications the future. commences in February of the year concerned, ■■ Ensure all documents clearly identify your while Start-Year intake assessments commence For International and Australian fee-paying name, application ID Number, and degree in July of the year prior. places, it is normally possible to defer the SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE applied for. commencement date of your course by one or ■■ Include your current CV and contact details International applicants for the current two semesters and instructions on how to do of at least two professional referees if you admissions period who have provided this are given at the time of offer. would like work experience to be taken into the University with all of the supporting account. Professional letters of reference documents required for an assessment to Do pathways exist to further studies after I are also welcome, but not compulsory. proceed, should receive their application finish the program? outcome by email within 8 weeks. Please email ■ Students wishing to continue studying after ■ Provide an official certified English International Admissions (IA-grad@unimelb. completion of a Masters degree may wish translation of any document that is not edu.au) if you are an international applicant to apply for a graduate research program. written in English. with special reasons for requiring an earlier Students wishing to pursue this path should ■ outcome (eg. to meet a scholarship deadline). ■ Please note that in addition to degree consult with a course advisor and ensure they Early applications for future intakes are likely to entry requirements, all applicants must complete a relevant thesis during their course take more time to assess. also establish they meet the English in order to be eligible to apply for a research language requirements of the University program in the same area. of Melbourne. If your application for the current intake is received with full supporting documents you should expect to receive an outcome by email within 4 weeks. Closer to the beginning of semester these timelines are reduced. HOW TO APPLY
LOCAL STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH If you are an Australian or STUDENTS LANGUAGE New Zealand citizen, an If you are a student from REQUIREMENTS Australian permanent resident, overseaswho is not a New Applicants to all of our or holder of a permanent Zealand citizen, a permanent Humanitarian Visa, there are programs must meet the resident of Australia, or English language requirements specific application periods for holder of a permanent research programs. Coursework of the University of Melbourne Humanitarian Visa, you can to be eligible for a place. applications can be submitted apply for all coursework and at any time. 67 research programs at any Find details of these time. Applications can be Find out more about applying requirements on our website. made online or via an overseas for all coursework and research representative. programs on our website. Find out more about
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STEP 01 STEP 02 Ensure you meet all the entry Submit your application online. International applicants may also requirements for your program. apply through one of our international representatives. To apply online, you will need to complete the online application form. Minimum entry requirements for each program can be found During the online application you will be required to upload electronic on the respective program copies of: page on our website. Meeting ■ minimum entry requirements ■ Transcripts of results for all previous studies and evidence of does not guarantee entry. course completion where applicable (you may still apply if you are waiting for final results as conditional offers can be given) ■■ Your academic result documentation should also include an official key to the meaning of the grades of each institution ■■ Documents to satisfy the University’s English language requirements ■■ Evidence of work experience (if you are applying for a degree with this requirement, or you have relevant work experience you would like considered) ■■ A certified translation (if documents are not in English). 68 GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE 69 70 GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADUATE graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au
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