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Units indexed by faculty Master of Australian StudiesCourse code: 3800 + Course abbreviation: MAusStud + Total credit points required: 72 + 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton and Melbourne city) Course descriptionThis course offers a new and innovative program to international and local students. This is an advanced level coursework program which focuses on the study of contemporary Australia. It aims to develop students’ understanding of the diversity and extent of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian experience, and of Australian cultural and social forms in a global context. As a flexible and interdisciplinary program, the Master of Australian Studies will appeal to students with backgrounds in humanities subjects, such as literary and cultural studies, or in social science subjects, such as politics and international studies. Entry requirementsApplicants require a bachelors degree (or international equivalent) with at least a credit average in the final year in any discipline, or a bachelors pass degree in any discipline with demonstrable professional experience at senior level in a relevant area. Applicants in the latter category will need to supply a CV, a 1000-word statement and the names of two professional referees. Course structureStudents undertake units to the value of 48 points at level 4 and 24 points at level 5. Level 4
and at least one of: plus at least one approved level 4 elective unit to the value of 12 points to be chosen from the following:
Level 5
or one approved level 5 elective unit to the value of 12 points to be chosen from the following:
Alternatively, students may, with the approval of the course coordinator, take:
Exit pointsStudents who have completed 24 points of the Master of Australian Studies may apply to exit with a Graduate Certificate of Australian Studies. Students who have completed 48 points of the Master of Australian Studies may apply to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Australian Studies. Contact detailsCourse coordinatorDr Andrew Hassam Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |