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Director:
Professor Peter Spearritt
The National Centre for Australian Studies is the designated key national
centre for teaching and research in Australian studies. Located adjacent to the
entrance to the Sir Louis Matheson Library and the second floor of the east
wing of the Performing Arts Centre, it aims to promote the development of
teaching and research in Australian studies within Monash itself and also to be
an information centre for Australian studies both locally and abroad.
The centre offers graduate coursework programs in the following areas:
Australian studies, communications, cultural heritage, publishing and editing,
tourism and, in conjunction with the Mt Eliza School of Business, arts
management.
Most of these graduate programs provide courses at MA, graduate diploma and
faculty certificate level.
Postgraduate study by research thesis can also be undertaken in any of the
above areas at both masters and PhD level at the centre.
The centre has an extensive World Wide Web (WWW) site providing further details
about each of the graduate courses listed above. The site also acts as an
interactive guide to research projects conducted by staff and students at the
centre, and is home to the online component of Open Learning Australia's
'History and Politics' and 'Tourism' studies. The address of the
National Centre for Australian Studies WWW site is:
http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ncashome.html
PETER
SPEARRITT Urban studies, media and communications, cultural policy, tourism.
JOHN ARNOLD Australian literary history, booktrade and publishing history,
cultural studies.
JANET BAKER History of tourism, cultural tourism.
DAVID DUNSTAN Urban and regional studies, museum studies, cultural policy and
tourism.
JENNY HOCKING Communications policy and industry, political biography, media
studies, policing and security services.
JEFF JARVIS Domestic and international tourism, marketing, backpacking, special
events, special interest tourism, advertising.
JOANNE JACOBS Communications and multi-media.
VICTORIA PEEL History of tourism, cultural tourism.
JOHN RICKARD Australian culture and political history.
ANNETTE VAN DEN BOSCH Art history, arts administration, arts and cultural
policy.
NICK WALKER Publishing and editing.
Course
code: 0020
Course fee: HECS. Most PHD students are on a scholarship or have HECS exempt
status.
Normally, PhD work consists of the preparation of a dissertation of around 75,000-90,000 words. Persons applying for admission to PhD candidature in Australian studies will normally be expected to have completed an honours degree in arts with at least a second class division A result, or a masters degree which includes a significant research component. Research students meet with their supervisor at least once a month and attend a regular graduate student seminar. The period of candidature is between two and five years full-time or up to eight years part-time.
Course
code: 0017
Course fee: HECS. Most MA by research students are on a scholarship or have
HECS exempt status.
Students may apply for an MA by 100 per cent research at the National Centre for Australian Studies in the following disciplines: Australian studies, communications, cultural heritage, publishing and tourism. Students are required to attend monthly meetings with their supervisor and complete a thesis of 40,000-60,000 words. The MA by research would normally be undertaken over two years full-time or four years part-time.
Course
code: 0017
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Coordinator: Dr David Dunstan
The MA in Australian studies by coursework and research is designed to give students the opportunity to pursue the study of Australian society and culture at an advanced level. Building on a basis provided by relevant interdisciplinary courses, students go on to develop and complete an appropriate research thesis. The MA in Australian studies by coursework and research would usually be undertaken on a full-time basis over one year or part-time for two years.
Students who have an honours degree with a grade of H2A or above, or MQual with a distinction average, or a degree which is judged to be equivalent, may be admitted to the course.
Upon successful completion of the MA in Australian studies by coursework and research students will be expected to have developed a framework for the understanding and interpretation of Australian society and culture; to have extended their intellectual range across disciplinary boundaries; to have acquired appropriate critical and research skills; to have demonstrated the ability to sustain an argument based on original research; and to have made a contribution to specialised knowledge about aspects of Australian society and culture.
Students must complete two core subjects for a total of sixteen points:
plus a 66 per cent thesis of 25,000-35,000 words.
Course
code: 0017
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Coordinator: Dr David Dunstan
The MA in Australian studies by coursework is designed to introduce students to the study of Australian society and culture at an advanced level. It draws on a combination of interdisciplinary courses and others which are centred in a particular discipline. The common ground is the preoccupation with Australian values and identity. The MA in Australian Studies by coursework would usually be undertaken on a full-time basis over one year or part-time for two years.
Students who have an honours degree with a grade of H2B or above, or a degree or graduate diploma which is considered to be equivalent, or an MQual with grades of credit average or above, may be admitted to the course.
Upon successful completion of the MA in Australian studies by coursework students will be expected to have developed a framework for the understanding and interpretation of Australian society and culture; to have extended their intellectual range across a number of disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas; to have acquired and demonstrated appropriate critical and research skills; and to be equipped to make a contribution to specialised knowledge about aspects of Australian society and culture.
Candidates choose four twelve point subjects to the value of forty-eight points. Students are required to enrol in two core subjects:
and two other subjects chosen from the following list of electives.
Other appropriate subjects may be taken with the approval of the director of the centre.
Course
code: 0017
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Coordinator: Dr Jenny Hocking
The
MA in communications by coursework and research combined seeks to strengthen
skills in communications research and analysis and to further students'
understanding of both the history and current structure of the communications
industry in Australia and of the contemporary policy debates. The coursework
and research combined program is particularly designed to provide students with
the necessary analytical research and writing skills to respond to the rapidly
changing policy environment in communications.
Most of the classes in this course are taught in the Melbourne CBD. The MA in
communications by coursework and research combined would usually be undertaken
on a full-time basis over one year or part-time for two years.
The
MA in communications by coursework and research is open to candidates who:
(i) hold a recognised honours degree at minimum H2A level;
(ii) hold an appropriate MQual with distinction average;
(iii) or a degree which is deemed to be equivalent.
Upon successful completion of the MA in communications by coursework and research combined, students should have demonstrated the ability to develop sustained argument and to arrive at conclusions based on supported research; the ability to read widely and independently in their chosen areas of specialisation; the ability to present their arguments cogently both orally and in written form and the ability to conduct original research and to articulately present their findings into key issues in communications.
Students entering with the MA in communications by coursework and research combined must complete two compulsory subjects:
plus a 66 per cent thesis of 25,000-35,000 words.
Course
code: 0017
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Coordinator: Dr Jenny Hocking
The
MA in communications by coursework seeks to develop skills in communications
research and analysis and to further students' understanding of both the
history and current structure of the communications industry in Australia and
of the contemporary policy debates. The coursework program is particularly
designed to assist the professional development of those employed in, or
seeking employment in, the broadcast and print media and communications policy
research.
Most of the classes in this course are taught in the Melbourne CBD. The MA in
communications by coursework would usually be undertaken on a full-time basis
over one year or part-time for two years.
The
MA in communications by coursework is open to candidates who:
(i) hold an appropriate Graduate Diploma with grades of at least credit
average; or
(ii) hold a recognised honours degree at a minimum H2B level;
(iii) hold a degree with at least a credit average in the final year plus
three years minimum professional experience in the communications field at a
senior level.
Candidates seeking admission according to the final requirement will be
considered in the light of the following:
Upon successful completion of the MA in communications by coursework, students should have an understanding of the key public policy issues in the field of communications; knowledge of the components of the Australian communications sector and an appreciation of its historical background; demonstrated the ability to develop sustained argument and to arrive at conclusions based on supported research; the ability to read widely and independently in their chosen areas of specialisation; the ability to present their arguments cogently both orally and in written form.
(a) Students entering the MA in communications by coursework with a Graduate Diploma of Arts (Communications) must complete the following two compulsory subjects:
plus one of the following functional subjects:
plus one elective subject
offered by the centre or within the faculty, to make up four subjects, to a
total of forty-eight points.
(b) Students entering the MA in communications by coursework with an
honours degree or equivalent must complete the following four compulsory
subjects:
Course
code: 1398
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Coordinator: Dr Jenny Hocking
The Graduate Diploma of Arts (Communications) is designed for candidates who wish to obtain a one-year postgraduate qualification as preparation for employment in the print or electronic media, public affairs or policy fields. The graduate diploma also offers suitably experienced people the opportunity to further develop and upgrade their skills and expertise in the field of communications and to familiarise themselves with contemporary debates and developments in this field. In particular, the course will introduce students to the communications industry in Australia today, to some of the key policy issues in the field, to the changing regulatory framework within which the communications industry operates and provide students with the opportunity to consider the future of communications in Australia. Holders of the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Communications) with a minimum of credit level results may apply to enter the MA by coursework. Note, however, that admission is not guaranteed.
The Graduate Diploma of Arts (Communications) is open to candidates who hold a pass degree in any discipline; or hold a Faculty Certificate at a minimum credit average. Students entering the program with a Faculty Certificate in communications with a credit average or above, may be granted up to 50 per cent credit towards a Graduate Diploma of Arts (Communications).
Upon completion of the course students should have an ability to locate and utilise a range of sources in describing and analysing an aspect of communications; an awareness of key public policy issues in the field of communications; knowledge of the components of the Australian communications sector; demonstrated the ability to develop sustained argument and to arrive at conclusions based on supported research; the ability to read widely and independently in their chosen areas of specialisation; and the ability to present their arguments cogently both orally and in written form.
Full-time students must complete six eight-point subjects to the value of forty-eight points, made up of four core subjects:
plus at least one of the following functional subjects:
Where applicable students may select as their final subject any other fourth-year unit offered by the centre or within the faculty, with the approval of the director of the centre.
Program
code: 2053
Program fee: Local students (FT) $A3300 pa; not available to international
students
Coordinator: Dr Jenny Hocking
The Faculty Certificate in communications offers suitably experienced people the opportunity to further develop and upgrade their skills and expertise in the field of communications and to familiarise themselves with contemporary debates and developments in this field. The Faculty Certificate also provides a means for those with extensive industry experience who may not have a tertiary qualification to enter the graduate program in communications at an appropriate level. In particular, the course will introduce students to the communications industry in Australia today, to some of the key public policy issues in the field and to the changing regulatory framework within which the communications industry operates. The Faculty Certificate would usually be undertaken on a part-time basis over one year or full-time for first semester only.
Candidates with a bachelors degree are eligible for admission. Candidates without tertiary qualifications who have at least five years relevant experience in the communications field at senior level will be considered in light of the following:
Upon successful completion of the Faculty Certificate, students should have an ability to locate and utilise a range of sources in describing and analysing an aspect of communications; an awareness of key public policy issues in the field of communications; and a knowledge of the components of the Australian communications sector.
The program requires the completion of three eight-point subjects, being a total of twenty-four points. Students must complete two compulsory subjects:
and either AUS4010.08 (Society and culture of twentieth-century Australia) or one other fourth-year subject to be determined by the course coordinator depending on the applicant's background and skills. Candidates who obtain grades of at least credit average may apply for entry to the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Communications) and, if accepted, will be granted a maximum of twenty-four points credit.
(Offered
subject to approval.)
Course code: 0017
Subject fees: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Course director: Dr David Dunstan
The
MA in cultural heritage by coursework is intended for graduate students seeking
careers in the cultural heritage 'industries' or suitably qualified people
already working in the field who wish to enhance their skills and upgrade their
qualifications.
The course combines vocationally oriented cultural heritage subjects in a
specially designed and integrated program. Three core subjects are taught
through lecture/seminar sessions and placements amounting to three hours per
week. An additional functional subject offers the opportunity to specialise
from a wide variety of faculty offerings. Subjects incorporate a variety of
teaching practices based on a combination of visual and textual materials in
both lectures and tutorials, and also practical sessions. Students will be
introduced to selected professionals working in relevant fields and to specific
operational contexts by way of excursions and assignments. Students in this
program will be required to undertake special advanced bibliographic and
research exercises. The course maybe taken over one year full-time or two years
part-time.
Applicants should possess an honours bachelors degree to at least H2B standard or equivalent qualification from a registered tertiary institution, or a graduate or postgraduate diploma of arts in a relevant discipline with grades of at least credit average, or a bachelors degree in a relevant discipline with credit grades in the third part of the major or in the last year of the degree, plus a minimum of three years relevant experience at a senior level, evidence of which must accompany the candidate's application for entry into the program. This could include heritage, architectural or other cultural or environmental research or management work in government or private practice. In addition to this the following information must also be presented:
Students who have completed relevant subjects at fifth-year level with grades of distinction or above which have not been used to take out a degree or an award may apply for a maximum of 50 per cent credit at the time of their application for entry into the course. Credit will not be granted retrospectively. All requests for credit are subject to approval by the relevant department or centre and the faculty.
On completion of the course students should understand the nature of work in the cultural heritage 'industries' and key principles of heritage conservation practice in different contexts. They should be able to apply knowledge and skills gained from the program in the workplace and community settings, have an enhanced understanding of professional endeavour in cultural administrations, and be in a position to apply that knowledge; also they should have an enhanced and critical understanding of professional and institutional practice in a range of chosen fields.
Students seeking to qualify for the degree of MA in cultural heritage by coursework must complete the following core subjects:
Students then complete one other functional elective subject from the following (or other approved subjects) making a total of forty-eight points:
(Offered
subject to approval.)
Course code: 2074
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Coordinator: Dr David Dunstan
The Graduate Diploma of Arts (Cultural Heritage) is intended for those Arts graduates seeking to gain employment in the cultural heritage 'industries'. The course will appeal to aspiring heritage administrators and planners, museum and gallery managers, administrators and curators, and educators and public program workers in these and related fields. The course combines practical and cultural heritage tuition in a specially designed and integrated program involving core and functional subjects taught through lecture/seminar sessions comprising three contact hours per week. Functional and elective subjects draw on a wide range of faculty offerings and teaching practices are based on a combination of visual and textual materials in both lectures and tutorials, and also practical sessions. Students will be introduced to selected professionals working in relevant fields and to specific operational contexts by way of excursions and assignments. The course may be taken over one year full-time and two years part-time.
Applicants should possess a bachelors pass degree or equivalent qualification from a registered tertiary institution. Students who have completed the Faculty Certificate in cultural heritage at credit level or above are also eligible.
On completion of the course students should understand the nature of work in the cultural heritage 'industries', understand the key principles of heritage conservation practice, and be able to apply knowledge and skills gained from the program in the workplace and community settings. They should have an enhanced and critical understanding of professional and institutional practice in a range of chosen specialist fields and be acquainted with the learning experiences associated with specific subjects offered by the faculty and within the course program.
Students complete three core subjects plus two from approved functional offerings and one elective subject, making a total of six eight-point subjects totalling forty-eight points.
plus one further elective subject which may be chosen from faculty-wide offerings at fourth-year level.
Students who have completed relevant subjects at fourth-year level which have not been used to take out a degree or an award may apply for a maximum of 50 per cent credit at the time of their application for entry into the course. Credit will not be granted retrospectively. Students with a Faculty Certificate in cultural heritage with grades of credit average or above at fourth-year level may obtain a maximum of 50 per cent (twenty-four points) credit. All requests for credit are subject to approval by the centre and the faculty.
(Offered
subject to approval.)
Program code: 2073
Program fee: $A3300; not available to international students
Program coordinator: Dr David Dunstan
The
Faculty Certificate in cultural heritage offers arts graduate students and
suitably experienced people the opportunity to further develop their skills and
professional experience in the cultural heritage 'industries'. This program
will appeal to aspiring heritage consultants, administrators, museum and
gallery managers, and administrators and curators, educators and public
programs operatives in these and related fields. The program combines practical
work and tuition in a specially designed and integrated program involving three
core subjects. Students will be introduced to selected professionals working in
relevant fields and to specific operational contexts by way of placements,
excursions and assignments.
The Faculty Certificate provides a means by which those with extensive
experience, and who may not have a tertiary qualification, can enter the
graduate program in cultural heritage at an appropriate level. The program may
be taken over one year part-time.
For admission to the Faculty Certificate students should possess a pass degree or equivalent qualification from a registered tertiary institution. Admission is also open to persons without a first degree who have a minimum of five years relevant experience at a senior level. This could include heritage, architectural or other cultural or environmental research or management work in government or private practice. In addition to this the following information must also be presented: two references which comment on the nature and extent of experience; a full curriculum vitae; and a statement of up to 1000 words indicating the applicant's career objectives and reasons for applying for entry.
Upon
successful completion of the Faculty Certificate students should understand the
nature of work in the cultural heritage 'industries', understand key principles
of heritage conservation philosophy and practice, and be able to apply
knowledge and skills gained from the program in the workplace. They should also
understand the conceptual framework of policy and management in the cultural
industries and have developed an enhanced and critical understanding of debates
and professional and institutional practice in a range of chosen fields.
Program structure
Students undertake three core subjects at eight points each:
Course
code: 0017
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Coordinator: Mr Jeff Jarvis
The MA in tourism by coursework and research seeks to develop a strategic understanding of how the industry operates and is designed for those students who desire to undertake some original research in close association with the industry. Students are encouraged to conduct research internationally with universities which have exchange agreements with Monash. For more information please consult the web page at http://www.monash.edu.au/ncas/tourism/tourism.htm The MA in Tourism by coursework and research would usually be undertaken on a full-time basis over one year or part-time for two years.
The MA in tourism by coursework and research is open to students who hold an honours degree in tourism (H2A average) or cognate discipline. At the recommendation of the course coordinator and the director of NCAS and with the approval of the faculty, students with exceptionally good results (distinction average or above) in their graduate diploma, including proven research experience at distinction level, may be admitted into the MA by coursework/research combined.
Upon successful completion of the MA in tourism by coursework and research, students should have demonstrated the ability to develop sustained argument and to arrive at conclusions based on supported research; the ability to read widely and independently in their chosen area of specialisation; the ability to present their arguments cogently both orally and in written form and the ability to conduct original research and to articulately present their findings into key issues in tourism.
Candidates must complete both of the following compulsory subjects:
Students who have already completed ATM4090 may choose an eight-point elective subject. Students must complete a 25,000-35,000 word 66 per cent thesis.
Course
code: 0017
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Coordinator: Mr Jeff Jarvis
The MA in tourism by coursework seeks to develop a strategic understanding of how the industry operates. The course is aimed at people who already have an undergraduate degree in tourism or a cognate discipline, and those students who want to continue on from the graduate diploma. The MA in tourism by coursework would usually be undertaken on a full-time basis over one year or part-time for two years.
The MA in tourism by coursework is open to candidates who hold: a Graduate Diploma of Arts (Tourism) with a credit average; a recognised honours degree at a minimum H2B level; or a bachelors degree with a credit average plus a minimum three years professional industry experience at senior level (such candidates must provide two references, a detailed resume and a statement of up to 1000 words in support of their application).
Upon successful completion of the MA in tourism by coursework, students should have an understanding of the key strategic issues in the field of tourism; knowledge of the components of the Australian tourism industry and an appreciation of its development; demonstrated the ability to develop sustained argument and to arrive at conclusions based on supported research; the ability to read widely and independently in their chosen area of specialisation; the ability to present their arguments cogently both orally and in written form.
Note:
Whereas most of the subjects in the Faculty of Arts in HECS Band 1, subjects
from other faculties may be in Band 2 or 3.
Please note that all language and business subjects are individually worth six
points, therefore students normally take two of these subjects in order to make
a total forty-eight points for the course. Students cannot undertake more than
twelve points of language subjects.
Such
students must complete the two core subjects. at least one functional subject,
and electives to a total of forty-eight points. If ATD4090 (Applied industry
research) has already been completed as part of the graduate diploma, students
choose one core subject and at least two functional subjects.
Core subjects
Functional subjects
Electives
* OFFERED BY THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS.
** OFFERED SUBJECT TO APPROVAL.
Such
students must complete four (4) compulsory subjects to a total of forty-eight
points.
Compulsory subjects
Course
code: 0114
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Coordinator: Mr Jeff Jarvis
The Graduate Diploma of Arts (Tourism) is broad-based, multi-disciplinary program specifically designed to equip students with the skills required by the tourism industry. Areas of specialty in the program include international marketing, heritage and culture, environmental studies, language and cross-cultural studies, regional studies, communications. The course is usually completed with one year full-time or two years part-time study. Because of the structure of the course there is no mid-year intake to this program. Students are required to complete subjects worth forty-eight points to qualify for the award of the diploma.
Entry takes place at the beginning of each academic year, and applications should be lodged by the last Friday in October. Limited interviews will be conducted in November and December. Selection criteria will be based on a combination of quality of previous degree, work experience, travel experience and attitude. Application forms are available from mid-September from the National Centre for Australian Studies.
Entry into the diploma is open to candidates who hold a good pass degree in any discipline, preferably with a credit average. Candidates who do not have a degree are advised to apply for the Faculty Certificate in tourism. Candidates who achieve grades of credit average or above in the Faculty Certificate in tourism may apply for entry into the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Tourism) and obtain a maximum of twenty-four points credit.
Students
who undertake this one-year postgraduate course are expected to gain an
understanding of the multidisciplinary aspects of the tourism industry and have
experience in conducting primary research with both tourists and firms
operating within the tourism industry. Students who successfully complete the
program will also have increased their expertise in using information
technology through the Internet.
In addition, students are provided with the option of undertaking part of their
studies overseas in order to broaden their understanding of the overseas
tourism markets and the opportunity to pursue personal interests in the
following areas: heritage/culture, languages, crosscultural/ regional studies,
management training, environmental management, research, marketing and media
studies.
The
Graduate Diploma of Arts (Tourism) is a broad-based, multidisciplinary program,
specifically designed to produce students with skills that are required by the
tourism industry for the next decade. It achieves this by providing students
with a broad understanding of how the tourism industry functions from a
managerial perspective, while allowing each student the flexibility to tailor
studies to suit his or her particular field of interest. Students are required
to take six subjects totalling forty-eight points.
Note that whereas most of the subjects in the Faculty of Arts are in HECS Band
1, subjects from other faculties may be in Band 2 or 3.
Students must complete both of the following core subjects:
Students must complete at least two of the following functional subjects:
Students may choose their two remaining subjects from the list of functional subjects, or from the following list of elective subjects. Please consult the subject listings at the back of the handbook or the internet for further information.
Language study is available at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels and are usually full-year subjects. Languages available include Cambodian, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese. A maximum of twelve points of language subjects may be undertaken.
Students
are encouraged to undertake part of their studies overseas in order to broaden
their understanding of the international market. Students pay only their Monash
tuition costs and student amenities fees. Additionally students who are
accepted will qualify for a scholarship from the Monash Study Abroad office to
help with their travel expenses. The exchanges are specifically designed for
those students who have a particular interest in international marketing but
are available to all students.
Exchanges are available with the following universities: Uppsala University
(Sweden), University of North London (UK), New York University (USA) (under
negotiation), Simon Fraser University (Canada), Copenhagen Business School
(Denmark). Approval must be obtained from the faculty well before departure.
Program
code: 2054
Program fee: Local students (FT) $A3300 pa; not available to international
students
Coordinator: Mr Jeff Jarvis
This program offers suitably experienced people the opportunity to further develop and upgrade their skills and expertise in the field of tourism and to familiarise themselves with contemporary debates and developments in this field. The Faculty Certificate also provides a means for those with extensive industry experience who may not have a tertiary qualification to enter the graduate program in tourism at an appropriate level. In particular, the program will introduce students to the tourism industry in Australia today, to some of the key cultural issues in the field and to the changing international framework within which the industry operates. The Faculty Certificate would usually be undertaken on a part-time basis over one year, however at the discretion of the director it may also be taken on a full-time basis in the first semester of each year. Candidates who obtain grades of at least credit average may apply for entry to the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Tourism) and, if accepted, will be granted a maximum of twenty-four points credit.
Candidates with a bachelors degree are eligible for admission. Candidates without tertiary qualifications who seek admission to the Faculty Certificate should have the following:
Upon successful completion of the Faculty Certificate, students should have an ability to locate and utilise a range of sources in describing and analysing an aspect of the tourism industry; an awareness of key policy issues in the field of tourism; knowledge of the components of the Australian tourism industry; demonstrated the ability to develop sustained argument and to arrive at conclusions based on supported research; the ability to read widely and independently in their chosen areas of specialisation; the ability to present their arguments cogently both orally and in written form.
The program requires the completion of three eight point subjects to the value of twenty-four points. Students must complete two compulsory subjects:
and either AUS4010.08 (Society and culture of twentieth-century Australia) or one other appropriate fourth-year subject with the approval of the program coordinator.
Course
code: 0017
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $12,000 pa
Course coordinators: John Arnold and Nick Walker
The
publishing industry is a significant employer of tertiary educated and
otherwise highly skilled staff in the long-established book and magazine
sectors, and now also the electronic publishing sector. The MA in publishing by
coursework and research will offer students an opportunity to undertake a
postgraduate research qualification with a minor coursework component. The
course will be of special relevance to those wishing to enhance their skills in
the publishing industries and undertake a major research task. with the benefit
of expert supervision.
Most of the classes in this course are taught in the Melbourne CBD. Students
can undertake this course on a part-time basis over two years or one year
full-time. Normal contact hours for each eight-point subject amounts to the
equivalent of two hours a week. Students should allocate the equivalent of a
total of sixteen hours per subject per week for tuition and private study for
each eight-point subject. The thesis is of 25,000-35,000 words in length.
Students are expected to meet with their supervisor at least on a monthly basis
during the completion of their thesis and expected to spend in total
twenty-four hours per week part-time on thesis studies.
Candidates for admission would normally possess an honours degree with an H2A grade, or equivalent, or an MQual with a research component, or equivalent, to at least H2A level.
On completion of the course candidates should have a sound understanding of the culture and history of the publishing industry, an understanding of forms and developments in electronic publishing, a knowledge of principles and practice in the publishing industries, and developed analytical and writing skills in publishing research.
Candidates will be expected to complete two of the following subjects:
or other approved subjects, plus a 66 per cent thesis of 25,000-35,000 words. Students with no background in editing will be required to take PUB5002.
Course
code: 2183
Course fee: Local students (FT) $A6600 pa; international students
$A12,000 pa
Course coordinators: Mr John Arnold and Mr Nick Walker
The
publishing industry is a significant employer of tertiary educated and
otherwise highly skilled staff in the long-established book and magazine
sectors, and now also the electronic publishing sector. The MA in publishing by
coursework offers an opportunity to undertake a postgraduate qualification of
special relevance. The course complements existing diploma and degree courses
offered within the Faculty of Arts by the National Centre for Australian
Studies, namely the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Publishing and Editing), Graduate
Diploma of Arts (Communications), the MA in communications and the MA in
publishing by coursework and research.
Most of the classes in this course are taught in the Melbourne CBD. Students
would normally undertake this course on a part-time basis, completing two
subjects each year, or full-time over one year. Normal contact hours for each
subject amount to the equivalent of two hours a week. Students should allocate
the equivalent of twenty-four hours per subject for tuition and private study.
Candidates for admission would normally possess an honours degree or MQual with a grade of H2B or above, or equivalent; or a graduate or postgraduate diploma in a relevant discipline with grades of at least credit average; or a bachelors degree in a relevant discipline with credit grades in the third part of the major or in the last year of the degree, plus a minimum of three years of relevant experience at a senior level, evidence of which must accompany the candidate application for entry into the program. This could include work experience in the publishing industries in authorship, editing, editorial production and design, management, sales or marketing and promotions. For those applying in the latter category the following evidence must also be presented: two references which comment on the nature and extent of the experience; a full curriculum vitae; and a statement of up to 1000 words indicating the applicant's career objectives and reasons for applying for entry.
On completion of the course candidates should have a sound understanding of the culture and history of the publishing industry, an understanding of forms and developments in electronic publishing, a knowledge of the principles and practice of management in the publishing firm, and developed analytical and writing skills in publishing research.
Candidates who have not completed the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Publishing and Editing) will be expected to complete the following three subjects:
and one of the following subjects:
Students who have already completed the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Publishing and Editing) may not take at fifth-year level subjects they have already undertaken at fourth-year level. A program of study will need to be approved drawing upon core subjects and a range of approved electives. This will include the following core subjects:
plus an approved fifth-year elective.
Course
code: 1357
Course fee: Local students (FT) $A6600 pa; international students
$A12,000 pa
Coordinators: Mr John Arnold and Mr Nick Walker
This
one-year postgraduate course is designed to provide editorial and publication
management skills to those having aspirations to become involved in scholarly,
commercial, educational and corporate publishing; academic life and/or to
establish their own small publishing business.
The course provides an overview of Australian publishing and its various forms.
Students should develop an understanding of the key dimensions of professional
skill inherent in the publishing production process and develop skills in the
preparation of text for publication. A critical awareness of new forms of
publishing, especially electronic publishing and multi-media, and an
understanding of the forms of expression in the publishing industries will be
taught so that students can better comprehend the enduring role of text in the
publishing and electronic media.
Most of the classes in this course are taught in the Melbourne CBD. The diploma
is usually completed with one year full-time or eighteen months to two years
part-time study.
Entry takes place at the beginning of each academic year and applications
should be lodged by the last Friday in October. Selection criteria will be
based on a combination of quality of first degree, work experience (where
applicable) and attitude. Interviews may take place in November or early
December. Application forms are available from the National Centre for
Australian Studies from mid-September.
Entry into the diploma is open to candidates who hold a good pass degree in any discipline or a Faculty Certificate in publishing with grades of at least credit average.
Participation in the course will enable students to develop an understanding of the importance of publishing in cultural development, understand the practical principles of publishing and gain knowledge of techniques of production management as they apply to publishing.
Students are required to complete six eight point subjects worth forty-eight points to qualify for the award of the diploma. Students must complete the following compulsory subjects:
Students select their final subject from any fourth-year unit offered at eight points by NCAS or other departments within the Faculty of Arts or (where appropriate) by the School of Information Management and Systems in the Faculty of Information Technology.
Program
code: 2052
Program fee: Local students (FT) $A3300 pa; not available to international
students
Coordinator: Mr John Arnold
The Faculty Certificate in publishing offers suitably experienced people the opportunity to further develop and upgrade their skills and expertise in the field of publishing and to familiarise themselves with recent developments in the industry. The Faculty Certificate also provides a means for those with industry experience and/or publications to their credit but who may not have a tertiary qualification to enter the National Centre for Australian Studies graduate program in publishing studies. In particular, the program will introduce students to the concept of the book as a cultural object, the publishing industry in Australia today and to contemporary debate about the future of the book in the age of new and converging media. The Faculty Certificate would usually be undertaken on a part-time basis over one year or full-time over the first semester. Students who complete the Faculty Certificate with grades of at least credit average may seek admission to the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Publishing and Editing) and, if admitted, will obtain a maximum credit of twenty-four points.
Candidates with a bachelors degree are eligible for admission subject to an interview and the availability of a place. Candidates without tertiary qualifications who seek admission to the Faculty Certificate will be considered in light of the following:
Upon completion of the Faculty Certificate, students should have an understanding of the importance of the book as a cultural object, an overview of the history of publishing, distribution and reading of books in Australia, an understanding of the process involved in the commissioning of books including the importance of the contract, the tasks and skills involved in copy editing, an awareness of issues relating to developments in electronic publishing and an ability to present their arguments and ideas cogently both orally and in written form.
The program requires the completion of two compulsory eight point subjects and one of three functional subjects, being a total of twenty-four points. Students must complete two core subjects:
and one of the following functional subjects:
(Offered
subject to approval.)
Course code: To be advised
Course fee: Local students $A26,100;.The MBA program is offered for $A1450 per
six-point subject; the MA program is offered for $A2900 per twelve-point
subject. International students $A36,000 (the international student fee is
subject to confirmation for 1999).
Course coordinators: MBA - Professor Jack Wood; MA - Dr Annette Van den Bosch
The role of the arts manager in Australia, and internationally, has developed to become the most prominent role in any cultural organisation. Professional education for arts administrators is new to Australia, and Asia, but is well developed in the United States and Europe. Executive positions in arts organisations now require advanced management and financial skills, as well as a knowledge of the artworld or an arts profession. The MBA/MA in arts administration will provide successful graduates with an education in both business and arts administration that will enable them to adopt an appropriate management style for the diverse roles now being offered in the cultural sector.
MBA admission requirements are the successful completion of an undergraduate degree (minimum credit average) from a recognised institution, or a GMAT score of 580+, plus two years relevant full-time postgraduate work experience. Students who have completed seventy-two points of the MBA with grades of credit average or above are eligible to start the MA in arts administration component of the degree.
Upon successful completion of the double degree program graduates should be able to facilitate the exchange of the artistic experience between the artist and the consumer through effective management practices; exercise innovative cultural leadership in a rapidly changing environment; plan the effective funding and development of the arts or cultural organisation; provide leadership to boards of management, to employees, sponsors and volunteers; and recognise the role cultural products play in displaying the nation to its people and the world.
This combined MBA/MA degree requires students to undertake seventy-two points in MBA subjects followed by and thirty-six points in MA subjects.
Full-time students can complete the double degree in twenty months, part-time students would normally take four years. The winter subject AMA5500 (Arts administration) requires a placement of three days for twelve weeks.
Normal credit requirements will apply to both components of the double degree. For the MA component students must complete at least 50 per cent of a regular MA, viz. twenty-four points. Students who have completed relevant subjects at fifth-year level which have not been used to take out a degree or an award, may apply for twelve points credit in the MA component of the double degree. All students must complete the core subject, AMA5100 (Arts administration).
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