Liberal Arts graduate coursework program

The ANU offers an exciting suite of graduate coursework programs in Liberal Arts. The Liberal Arts program is taught by staff located across RSHA schools & centres.

Graduate Certificate, Masters and Masters (Honours) are available, with specialisations in:

By undertaking a robust and recognised program in the strongly interrelated areas of cultural heritage, museums, collections, visual and material culture studies, students will be offered the opportunity to capitalise on the Research School of Humanities & the Arts strong industry connections and partnerships, and to gain first hand experience as well as a deeper understanding of a range of relevant national institutions and professional contexts. Our graduate training programs also offer students the benefits associated with studying at Australia’s foremost university.

Courses can be taken toward the award of a named degree in one of the specialised areas, but will also suit Graduate Studies Select students who are interested in undertaking a broader range of courses.

2012 Semester 1 Class Timetable - Liberal Arts Program

2012 Semester 2 Class Timetable of Liberal Arts Program

Programs and entry requirements

Programs Offered	Admission Requirements	Weighting	Time taken by student to completed program
Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts (named specialisation)	Completion of an undergraduate degree of not less than three years study at a recognised university or higher education provider or approved professional experience.	24 units	1 semester
Master of Liberal Arts (named specialisation)	(a) Completion of four years of study at a recognised University or higher education provider or approved professional experience. or, (b) Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts or equivalent postgraduate degree.	48 units	2 semesters
Master of Liberal Arts (named specialisation) (Honours)	Completion of relevant Masters award (with an overall average mark of 70% or higher)	24 units	1 semester

Programs Offered

Admission Requirements

Weighting

Time taken by student to completed program

Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts
(named specialisation)

Completion of an undergraduate degree of not less than three years study at a recognised university or higher education provider or approved professional experience.

24 units

1 semester

Master of Liberal Arts
(named specialisation)

(a) Completion of four years of study at a recognised University or higher education provider or approved professional experience.

or,

(b) Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts or equivalent postgraduate degree.

48 units

2 semesters

Master of Liberal Arts
(named specialisation) (Honours)

Completion of relevant Masters award (with an overall average mark of 70% or higher)

24 units

1 semester

Events:

Contacts:

Professor Paul Pickering
Research School of Humanities & the Arts graduate coursework Coordinator
T: ( 02 ) 6125 3451
F: ( 02 ) 6125 2438
E: paul.pickering@anu.edu.au

Dr Lan Tran
Research School of Humanities & the Arts graduate coursework officer
T: ( 02 ) 6125 4812
F: ( 02 ) 6125 1285
E: lan.tran@anu.edu.au

Specialisation convenors:

Dr Sally K May
Cultural and Environmental Heritage specialisation convenor
E: sally.may@anu.edu.au

Dr Sarah Scott
Museums and Collections specialisation convenor
E: sarah.scott@anu.edu.au

Dr Sharon Peoples
Internship coordinator and Museum Education and Heritage Interpretation convenor
E: sharon.peoples@anu.edu.au

Dr Melinda Hinkson
Visual Culture Research specialisation convenor
E: melinda.hinkson@anu.edu.au

Professor Paul Pickering
Writing, World Histories and Lives specialisation convenor
E: paul.pickering@anu.edu.au

CRICOS codes:
064768A - Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts
064770F - Master of Liberal Arts
064771E - Master of Liberal Arts (Honours)