History
offers postgraduate supervision across a broad range of fields, along with
coursework subjects and degrees which enable students to explore their own
interests as well as key theoretical, interpretive and methodological questions
about the nature of historical knowledge, research and writing. Through
seminars, conferences and reading groups, the department also aims to provide a
supportive environment for all postgraduate students. Historical research is
primarily concerned with interpretations of the past based upon the careful
analysis of evidence and the critical assessment of other perspectives. Our
courses also focus upon different approaches to the tasks of research,
interpretation and writing, and encourage students to address questions such as
the nature and status of different forms of historical evidence, the
´uses' of history in public debate, and the relationships between history
and other ways of recording and remembering the past. History's questions are
intrinsically fascinating: how can we know about the past? What can we know?
Who speaks in the historical record, and who does not? If the past is written
about in this way or that way, what are its consequences for interpretations of
the present and the future? Our aim is to provide research and coursework
students with the critical tools to undertake their own investigations of past
worlds and to explore their own answers to those questions.
While History at Monash covers a broad span of fields, specific research
strengths include indigenous history and the history of racial and ethnic
relations; the history of gender and sexuality, especially in Australia,
Britain and Europe during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries; Australian social
and cultural history, especially urban history, local history and social
welfare; South and Southeast Asian history, Indonesian history and the history
of imperialism, colonialism and post-colonialism; European social and cultural
history, especially French history, German history, renaissance studies, urban
history, family history and the intellectual history of religion and belief in
medieval and early modern Europe; military history; Jewish history; and oral
history, memory and life stories. Students with research interests in areas
such as public history and heritage should also refer to the ´Public
history' entry. For a full list of staff and research interests, see
http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/history/staff/
History offers PhD and masters by research degrees. Refer to the front of the
Arts postgraduate section for further information. See also the entry for
´Humanities, communications and social sciences' (Gippsland campus). All
of the courses and programs listed below can be studied part-time, and mid-year
entry is also available.
Course
code: 2846 * Course fees: Local students - HECS; international students -
$A13,000 * pa * Course director: Bain Attwood
This course, which is offered full-time over one-and-a-half years or part-time
over three years, is designed to provide students with a broader knowledge of
specific fields of history and their associated methodological techniques, to
introduce key theoretical concepts and questions regarding the nature of
historical investigation and the examination of evidence from a variety of
sources, and to provide a context of existing approaches and methods for
students developing research theses.
The completion of a BA honours degree in history (results of H2A or better) or the Masters Qualifying in History with a research component (results of H2A or better both for the program overall and the research component).
The
course comprises two 12-point subjects selected from those offered at
fifth-year level, and a thesis of 25,000 to 35,000 words. The two subjects must
be completed in the first year (if full-time) or the first two years (if
part-time). Note: the minimum pass grade for subjects in the Master of Arts in
History by coursework and research is 60 C; in other words, a grade of credit
or above is required in every subject and for the thesis.
The following subjects are available:
Course
code: 0017 * Course fees: Local students - HECS; international students -
$A13,000 * Course director: Bain Attwood
This course, which is offered full-time over one year or part-time over two
years, seeks to develop a high degree of conceptual and analytical ability in
the study of history and to acquaint students with debates in specific fields
of historical scholarship, especially those concerning the nature of history
and historical knowledge.
The honours degree of BA in History or (with the approval of the coordinator) in a related discipline with results of at least H2B level, or the equivalent; Masters Qualifying in History by coursework or Masters Qualifying in History with a research component (with results of least H2B level); or a Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (History) with credit grade results or above. Candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (H2B or better) or a Masters Qualifying in Visual Arts, Geography, English, Australian Studies or other approved subjects (with results at least at H2B level) may be admitted at the discretion of the coordinator. Students who have previously completed fifth-year-level subjects in history with grades of credit or above for which a degree or award of any kind has not been taken out may apply for a maximum of 50 per cent credit at the time of their application. All requests for credit are subject to the approval of the course coordinator and the faculty.
Students are required to complete four 12-point subjects (for a total of 48 points) chosen from the list below; at least one of which must be a historiography subject. Note that the minimum pass grade for subjects in the Master of Arts in History by coursework is 60 C; in other words, a grade of credit or above is required in every subject.
One of the 12-point subjects may be taken in another appropriate discipline, with the approval of the coordinator.
Program
code: 1988 * Program fees: Local students - HECS; international students -
$A13,000 * Program director: Bain Attwood
This course, which is offered full-time over one year or part-time over two
years, seeks to develop those skills in historical analysis, research methods
and writing which will help prepare students for a successful transition to
graduate research. Coursework subjects will seek to acquaint students with
debates concerning the nature and status of historical knowledge and the role
of history and with recent historiographical and conceptual debates in fields
of history relevant to their research interests, while a research methods
subject develops skills in the locating and using of different kinds of
sources. The course is also designed to develop skills in planning and
implementing a research program, and in writing and oral communication. In the
second semester (or second year if part-time), students will apply these skills
and insights in a research project supervised by a member of academic staff.
This program may be of particular value to teachers of history, professional
historians, librarians, archivists and museum professionals who wish to proceed
on to postgraduate research with a stronger grounding in recent developments in
history and in relevant research and writing skills, as well as to other
qualified people interested in pursuing study in history at postgraduate level.
The pass degree of BA, with results of at least credit level in the third part of a major sequence in history or the equivalent. Students who have previously completed fourth-year-level subjects in history with grades of credit or above may apply for a maximum of 50 per cent credit at the time of their application. All requests for credit are subject to the approval of the course coordinator and the faculty. In addition, special admission will be considered for candidates holding a bachelors degree in another discipline or with a different major in the following cases:
The program requires completion of 48 points of coursework.
Students are also required to take two subjects chosen from the lists below, one of which must be a historiography subject.
Course
code: 0876 * Course fees: Local students - HECS; international students -
$A13,000 * pa * Course director: Bain Attwood
This course, which is offered full-time over one year or part-time over two
years, seeks to develop skills in historical analysis and writing and to
acquaint students with key recent debates in specific fields of history,
especially those concerning the nature of history. It will enable students to
study techniques of historical examination of sources and to broaden knowledge
of a number of fields of history. This diploma may be of particular value to
teachers of history, but it is available to any qualified person interested in
pursuing study in history at postgraduate level. The program will consist of a
specially constructed course of study relevant to the previous experience and
future requirements of individual candidates, each of whom will be consulted as
to its design.
A BA pass degree, with results of at least credit level in the third part of a major sequence in history or equivalent. Students completing the Faculty Certificate in History with average results of credit or above may be granted 50 per cent credit towards a Postgraduate Diploma (ie they need complete only two 12-point subjects to qualify for the diploma) with the approval of the course coordinator and the faculty. In addition, special admission will be considered for candidates holding a bachelors degree in another discipline or with a different major in the following cases:
Students are required to complete four 12-point subjects (for a total of 48 points) chosen from the lists below; at least one must be a historiography subject.
One of the 12-point subjects may be taken in another appropriate discipline, with the approval of the coordinator.
Program
code: 2056 * Program fees: Local students - $3300 * Program director: Mark
Peel
This program, which is offered full-time over one semester or part-time over
one year, seeks to provide suitably qualified people with an opportunity to
gain knowledge and skills in history and to provide those who wish to proceed
into postgraduate diplomas with an introduction to recent debates and changes
in the discipline of history. In particular, the program will seek to introduce
questions concerning the nature and status of historical knowledge and the role
of history, and provide a more general base in conceptual and theoretical
knowledge into which people can successfully integrate their specific interests
in various fields of history.
Candidates with a bachelors degree in a field other than arts and with relevant experience which establishes their capacity for advanced study in history are eligible for admission. The following principles will form the basis for decisions about admission for candidates without a bachelors degree:
Students successfully completing a faculty certificate with average grades of credit or above can progress to a Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (History) and receive 50 per cent credit for that course.
The program requires completion of two 12-point subjects (a total of 24 points) from those listed below. At least one must be a historiography subject.:
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