Monash University: University Handbooks: Postgraduate Handbook 2003: Units indexed by faculty
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Master of Public History (1.5-year program)


General information

Course code: 3077 + Mid-year entry available + Clayton campus + Course coordinator: Seamus O'Hanlon

Synopsis

This course offers a vocational program for historians and related professionals. Graduates may go on to work in the fields of commissioned history, heritage conservation and management, oral history, community history, museums and related areas. The program has excellent links with the heritage industry and professional historians working in these fields. The public history program draws on teaching strengths across the faculty, and students have a number of opportunities to build professional networks through assessment tasks.
Face-to face classes are taught on the Clayton and Caulfield campuses. A range of online units developed in conjunction with the University of Technology, Sydney, will also be available.

Exit points

Students who have completed 24 points of the Master of Public History may apply to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Public History. Students who have completed 48 points of the Master of Public History may apply to exit with a Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma in Public History.

Entry requirements

A bachelors degree with at least a credit average in the final year or demonstrable professional experience at senior level in a relevant area. Such applicants will need to supply a CV, a 1000-word statement and names of two professional referees.

Course structure

Students complete 72 points consisting of 48 points at level 4 and 24 points at level 5 chosen from the list below:

Compulsory level 4 units

Students must choose two in consultation with the course coordinator:
HYM4560 The past around us
HYM4510 History and the museum
HYM4095 History and heritage
Local and community history (offered by UTS; subject to availability)
Communicating the past (offered by UTS; subject to availability)

Level 4 electives
Compulsory level 5 units

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