Graduate Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences Welcome from the Dean
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Graduate School of Humanities & Social Sciences GRADUATE STUDIES IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES WELCOME FROM THE DEAN 1 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 2 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. 3 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