2014 PG Guide PDF

FACULTY of arts
and social
sciences
postgraduate
guide 2014
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contents
general information
02 Deans Welcome
03 About the Faculty
04 Quick Reference Guide for
Coursework Students
06 ARTS7000 Academic
Communication for Postgraduates
07 Postgraduate Coursework
Scholarships
areas of study
08 Master of Applied Linguistics
10 Master of Art Curating
12 Master of China Studies
14 Master of Creative Writing
16 Master of Crosscultural
Communication
18 Master of Cultural Studies
20 Master of Development Studies
22 Master of Digital
Communication and Culture
24 Master of Economics
Areas of study (continued)

26 Master of Economic Analysis
28 Master of English Studies
30 Master of Health Communication
32 Master of Human Rights
34 Master of Human Rights and
Democratisation (Asia Pacific)
36 Master of International Relations
38 Master of International Security
40 Master of International Studies
42 Master of Media Practice
44 Master of Museum and
Heritage Studies
46 Master of Peace and
Conflict Studies
48 Master of Political Economy
50 Master of Public Administration
52 Master of Public Policy
54 Master of Publishing
56 Master of Strategic Public Relations
58 Master of US Studies
career information
60 Career Information for
Postgraduate Students
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH
63 Postgraduate Research
Subject Areas
64 Quick Reference Guide
for Research Students
65 Postgraduate Research
Scholarships
66 Master of Arts (Research)
67 Doctor of Arts and
Doctor of Social Sciences
68 Master of Philosophy
69 Doctor of Philosophy
Fee Information
70 Fees and Course Codes
important dates
first semester 2014
SECOND semester 2014
2014
3 march
lectures begin
28 july
lectures begin
3 january
info day
18-25 april
mid-semester vacation
29 SEPTember-3 OCTober
mid-semester vacation
6 january-28 february
summer school
9-13 june
study vacation
3-7 november
study vacation
26-28 february
orientation week
16-28 june
examination period
10-22 november
examination period
general information
Deans welcome
I am delighted that you are considering undertaking a postgraduate
degree in our faculty. In joining us, you will be embarking on what I
am sure will be an exciting and rewarding experience, whether you
are seeking to pursue further research or professional development
or indeed some of both.
We are passionate about the role of the humanities and social
sciences in the world today - whether in addressing age-old
questions at the heart of the human condition, or in tackling some
of the most pressing challenges of our time.
The faculty is especially proud of our talented and diverse
postgraduate students, many of whom come from around the
world to study with us. We have nearly 600 research students
studying for Masters by research and PhD degrees and over 1000
coursework students.
Professor Duncan Ivison

Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Our coursework programs offer you the opportunity to deepen

your knowledge and skills in relation to a particular discipline
such as Economics or English, or explore exciting interdisciplinary
areas such as Digital Communication and Culture, Development
Studies and Human Rights and Democratisation. We also offer
professional development programs in Economics, Public Policy,
Health Communication, Media Practice, Strategic Public Relations,
and Publishing.
Consistently ranked among the top universities in the world for
the humanities and the social sciences by the respected Times
Higher Education Supplement (UK 2006-2012) and the QS World
University Rankings, we focus on delivering a comprehensive, high
quality and globalised postgraduate curriculum.
For example, in 2014, we are introducing five new postgraduate
coursework programs that have been designed in close
collaboration with leading public and private industry partners,
students and staff. These new programs include Art Curating,
Economic Analysis, English Studies, International Relations and
Museum and Heritage Studies.
Whether doing coursework or research, we offer access to one
of the most active and dynamic groups of scholars working in the
humanities and social sciences in Australia and the region. Every
year our faculty is host to a large number of distinguished visiting
scholars from around the world who come to work with our staff
and students. We also hold a vast array of research seminars,
international conferences and symposia throughout the year, to
which our postgraduate students are always invited.
The faculty provides extensive multimedia and language learning
facilities to help support your studies. The library at the University
of Sydney is one of the finest in Australia. We also have a lively
postgraduate student community that regularly hosts its own
seminars and social events. I hope you can join us.
Best wishes,
Professor Duncan Ivison
Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
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about the faculty
Whether you want to
advance your career with
vocational education,
or simply enrich your
understanding of the
world, the Faculty of
Arts and Social Sciences
offers you a world-class
environment for learning.
GLOBAL REPUTATION
Our faculty is internationally recognised for the quality of its
teaching, staff and research. Many of our academics help set
the national agenda in their area of study or are renowned
as practitioners such as the eminent writers who lead our
Creative Writing program.
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

Whatever career path you take, an Arts and Social Sciences
degree from the University of Sydney gives you the
lifelong communication, research and critical thinking skills
your employers will value. Our global reputation also tells
employers you have superior skills in these areas.
Internationally recognised, the University of Sydney has been

ranked among the top universities in the world for arts and
humanities by the Times Higher Education Supplement (UK),
from 2012-2013.
Looking to find a job, change careers or gain a promotion?

Our vocational courses give you the practical skills and
experience you need to secure a position in your field of
choice.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
With 26 subject areas, you can find a course to suit your
ambitions and interests. Our flexibility allows you to structure
a program to suit your needs. For example, you can study
for a Graduate Certificate, and then choose to complete
two more units of study for a Graduate Diploma within an
embedded program.
Some courses include an internship allowing you to put

into practice what you have learnt while gaining useful
experience to improve your job prospects. For example, the
Art Curating and Cultural Studies courses offer embedded
internships.
SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
Outstanding facilities and approachable staff help you to get
the most out of your degree. Access to the latest computer
RICH ENVIRONMENT
technology will also ensure that you learn more effectively.
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University
If you are returning to study after a period of absence or
of Sydney is renowned for its proud history and tradition of
havent studied before, the Learning Centre can assist you
intellectual rigour. Offering a range of courses that have been with research and essay writing skills.
designed to meet societys changing needs, the faculty is
The faculty offers a unit of study that you may credit toward
one of Australias most progressive teaching departments.
any postgraduate award course. The ARTS7000 Academic
For example, we are proud to incorporate the Master of
Communication for Postgraduates program develops your
Human Rights and Democratisation (Asia Pacific) into our
academic skills in critical analysis, research techniques,
Human Rights program. This degree has been given funding
writing for different disciplines, and oral presentation. See
from the European Commission.
page 6 to find out more.
Housing a vast research collection of five million books, you
will gain access to Australias largest university library. Our
facilities also provides a world-class Scholarly Electronic Text
and Imaging Service, which includes online reference to a
vast range of databases, books and journals.
general information
quick reference guide for

coursework students
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
ENQUIRIES ARE WELCOME
HOW TO APPLY
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Student Services counter is open for
in-person enquiries from Monday to
Thursday, 10am to 4pm and Friday,
10am to 2pm:
You can now apply online by searching

for your course on the Universitys
Find a course website (see below),
then click on the Apply now icon to
proceed with your application.
Find a course: sydney.edu.au/courses
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Your application must include:
a complete online application form
an original copy of the official
transcript of your academic record
(graduates of the University of
Sydney need not attach an academic
transcript of their local enrolment)
all other requested documents listed
on the application form
proof of Australian citizenship or
permanent residency status, i.e.
birth certificate or passport (local
applicants only).
OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE

If you are successful, UAC or the
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
will notify you in writing (email). You
will also be given advice about how to
accept your offer.
DEFERRING AN OFFER
It is not possible to defer acceptance
or commencement to a later semester
or year. If you are unable to commence
in the semester for which you have
been offered, you must re-apply for
admission for a future year/semester.
CONCURRENT ENROLMENT
IN MORE THAN ONE AWARD
PROGRAM
Unless you have consent in writing by
the relevant Deans of the University,
you may not concurrently enrol in more
than one course that is not already
a combined course approved by the
University Senate.
Student Services
Lobby H, Quadrangle A14
The University of Sydney
T +61 2 9351 6673
E arts.postgraduate@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
HOW TO APPLY
International students can apply
direct to the University via our online
application form. Simply register with
the 'apply online' application service,
select your preferred course, complete
the application form and upload all
relevant supporting documentation.
You must provide an original or
certified copy of your testamur and
transcript, or mark sheets (in the
original language). This must include
a complete list of the subjects that
you have studied, and the results that
you obtained. You must also provide a
certified translation of any document
that is not written in English. You are
also required to demonstrate that you
have met the University of Sydneys
English language requirements. See
page 5 for more information.
You can view the International Student
Office web pages for comprehensive
information about our applications,
admission procedures and online
application at: sydney.edu.au/futurestudents/international/postgraduate/
coursework/apply
The faculty advises new students to
arrive in Sydney no later than one week
prior to the commencement of classes.
Request for
original documents
The University of Sydney accepts
scanned documents submitted
online in support of applications for
admission to courses of study. All
supporting documents must be
true and complete records. You
should be prepared to provide
original documents or original
certified copies of supporting
documents upon request at any time.
Detailed checking of supporting
documents is an inherent element
of our admissions process and
may involve contacting the original
issuing authority or relevant
tertiary admissions centre, or other
organisation (whether education or
otherwise), or individual, whether
in Australia or overseas, to verify
documents. A failure to provide
documents on request, or the
discovery of either fraudulent
documents or a misrepresentation
of true circumstances in association
with your application, may lead to
the rejection of your application for
admission, the withdrawal of your
offer, or the cancellation of your
enrolment.
Documents submitted in a
language other than English must
be accompanied by a complete
English translation. The University
accepts translations to English made
by an accredited translator with
a government body, the Registrar
of the issuing institution or, for
international applicants, registered
University of Sydney education
Agents who have been designated
as translators. Applicants from the
Peoples Republic of China may have
their academic transcripts referred
to the Ministry of Educations China
Academic Degrees and Graduate
Education Development Centre
(CDGDC) for authentication.
About this brochure

The information contained in
this brochure is not to be taken
as a firm offer or undertaking.
Additionally, it can be subject to
alteration at any time without
notice.
The units of study in this brochure
are subject to change and are to be
used as a guide only. For the most
up-to-date and comprehensive
listing, see the Arts and Social
Sciences handbook online:
sydney.edu.au/handbooks/
arts_PG
POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK For the Faculty of Arts and Social

Sciences, the general minimum
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission to the
University of Sydney, you need to meet
the minimum eligibility criteria. This will
usually include:
an acceptable academic qualification
meeting the English language
requirements, and
any special entry requirements
You can find more detailed information
on the International Student
Office website: sydney.edu.au/
future_students/international_
postgraduate_coursework
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
REQUIREMENTS
If you can provide evidence that you
achieved a satisfactory mark in your
tertiary studies, wherein the language
of the institution and of instruction,
examination and assessment was
English, you may not be required
to provide further evidence of your
proficiency in English. Each faculty
determines satisfactory achievement
in accordance with their discipline, and
their English test standards.
requirement is an Academic IELTS

overall band score of 7.0, with no band
below 6.0. Your English language test
scores must be less than two years old
at the date of your application to the
University of Sydney.
CLOSING DATES
To avoid disappointment, we advise
that you double-check the closing
date for applications by searching for
your course on the University's 'Find a
course' website:
sydney.edu.au/courses
If the results of your first degree are
not known by the closing date, this
should not stop you from submitting an
application, provided that you forward
your results as soon as they are known.
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
As a student at the University of
Sydney, finding a suitable place to
live is important to your success
and wellbeing. The Services and
Accommodation website provides
information about the wide range
of on-campus options at the
Universitys campuses, as well as
information about off-campus and
temporary accommodation. For help
in finding suitable accommodation,
visit the website at: sydney.edu.au/
future-students/services-support/
accomodation-living-costs
ENQUIRIES
For all other enquiries, contact the
International Student Office:
International Student Office
Level 4, Jane Foss Russell Building
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
T 1800 899 376 (within Australia)
T +61 2 8627 8300 (outside Australia)
F +61 2 8627 8387
sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice
general information
arts7000 academic
communication for
postgraduates
Re-entering academic study after

many years, has been challenging
and enlightening, and this course
has been extremely helpful in
smoothing the transition into my
Master of International Studies.
Having been away from such
disciplines for quite a while,
the objectives and lessons
taken from this course christopher cobb
have been extremely
master of
helpful.
international
studies
For students returning to university

study after a break, for international
students, or for those who have an
educational background other than
humanities, adjusting to being a
graduate student can be challenging.
The Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences provides this unique unit
of study, available for credit to most
postgraduate coursework students, to
assist in this transition.
ARTS7000 offers students the
opportunity to develop skills in critical
analysis, research and referencing,
written communication in a range of
genres, and delivering presentations.
It is designed to assist students in
achieving the best results in their
degree.
These skills are also increasingly

important in the business world and
highly valued by employers worldwide.
Students enrolled in this unit have
access to specialised, non-compulsory
workshops to further improve their
study skills. Our peer-study program,
Studymates, helps foster language
proficiency for international students as
a way of enhancing written and spoken
communication, ensuring students
achieve their best, right from the start.
Whenever possible, generous one-onone consultation times are provided
to assist with individuals academic
requirements.
For more information, contact:
Louise Katz
ARTS7000 Coordinator
T +61 2 9036 5099
E louise.katz@sydney.edu.au
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postgraduate coursework
scholarships
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL
SCIENCES POSTGRADUATE
START-UP AWARD
Available to domestic students
The Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences offers a limited number of
scholarships to outstanding domestic
students undertaking a postgraduate
coursework Masters degree in the
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
These scholarships cover tuition fees
for the whole degree program in which
you are enrolled.
POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK
COMMONWEALTH SUPPORTED
PLACE (CSP)
offers a limited number of merit-based
Commonwealth supported places
(CSP) in postgraduate coursework
programs for students commencing
their first postgraduate coursework
degree. Places are granted according
to academic merit and awarded to the
most highly ranked applicants who
have been granted a firm offer.
While there is no formal application
process to be considered for a CSP
place, applicants who can demonstrate
long-term educational disadvantage
due to circumstances beyond their
control or choosing may be eligible
for special consideration on equity
grounds.
SYDNEY ACHIEVERS
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Available to international students
The University of Sydney takes great
pleasure in announcing the Sydney
Achievers International Scholarships
for new international students
commencing at the University in 2014.
Up to 100 of these prestigious

Scholarships will be offered in 2014
to high achieving, academically
meritorious, international students,
inviting them to enjoy the Sydney
experience at one of the finest
institutions of higher education in the
world.
INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE
COURSEWORK SCHOLARSHIP
(IPCS)
offers scholarships to outstanding
international students undertaking a
postgraduate coursework Masters
program within the faculty at the
University of Sydney.
These scholarships cover the tuition
fee for the whole degree program in
which you are enrolled.
To be considered for an International
Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship
(IPCS), you must have a firm offer of a
place in your chosen degree within the
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Scholarships are available for all
postgraduate coursework Master
degree programs in the Faculty of Arts
and Social Sciences.
For more information about these
scholarships, visit the Faculty of Arts
and Social Sciences Scholarships and
FInancial Assistance website:
sydney.edu.au/arts/future_students
/scholarships.shtml
Postgraduate
Non-Award Study
Qualified applicants may
undertake Postgraduate NonAward Study that is, you can
study as an enrolled coursework
student without the award of a
degree, diploma or certificate.
Postgraduate Non-Award
Study may interest you if youre
interested in a specific unit of
study but dont want to commit to
a degree program. Enrolling as a
Non-Award student might help you
to ease yourself back into study
without the pressure of committing
to a full-time load, or to support
degree requirements over a period
of time.
You will be entitled to all the
privileges of a student on campus,
which includes full access to
Fisher Librarys online services.
If youre interested in viewing
our units of study online, see the
Postgraduate Handbook online:
sydney.edu.au/handbooks/
arts_PG
Areas of study
Master of
Applied Linguistics
Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics
Duration: One year full-time or up to
three years part-time*
Admission to candidature for the
Graduate Diploma in Applied
Linguistics requires:
The Applied Linguistics program

trains you to apply your knowledge of
language in a diverse range of contexts,
including translation, journalism and
media, language policy and planning,
website design and socio-educational
development.
Our degree is also suitable for people
involved in teaching English to speakers
of other languages (TESOL), second
language teaching (SLT), and the
teaching of modern languages. We
teach via both traditional face-to-face
and computer assisted methodologies.
At the end of this degree, you will
look at the world with new eyes.
You will learn to analyse texts that
you encounter in your everyday and
professional lives, and will be able to
apply this knowledge for a range of
purposes.
Many units of study in this program
are informed by systemic functional
linguistics and the ground-breaking,
internationally recognised literacy
initiatives in primary, secondary, tertiary
and adult education of the Sydney
School.
has a wide range of academic expertise
in applied linguistics with particular
strengths in World Englishes, the
politics of English language teaching,
media discourse, critical discourse
analysis and emerging electronic
modalities of communication, for
example, news websites, blogs,

chat rooms, YouTube, Facebook and
MySpace.
Eligible candidates will also have the
option of undertaking a dissertation on
an approved topic over two units of
study.
Admission Requirements
Master of Applied Linguistics
Duration: One year full-time or two to
four years part-time*
Master of Applied Linguistics requires:
(a) completion of the requirements for
the embedded Graduate Certificate
or Graduate Diploma in Applied
Linguistics with a minimum credit
(65%) average or an equivalent
qualification; or
(b) a bachelors degree with a minimum
credit (65%) average, from the
University of Sydney, including a
major in a relevant subject area, or
an equivalent qualification; or
(c) a bachelors degree with a minimum
University of Sydney in any subject
area, or an equivalent qualification;
and either:
(i) a relevant professional
qualification; or
(ii) recent, relevant, professional
experience.
* International students are required to enrol on a full-time basis.
(a) completion of the requirements for

the Graduate Certificate in Applied
Linguistics with a minimum credit
(65%) average, or an equivalent
qualification; or
(b) a bachelors degree with a minimum
major in a relevant subject area, or
(c) a bachelors degree with a minimum
University of Sydney, in any subject
area, or an equivalent qualification,
and either:
(i) a relevant professional
qualification; or
experience.
Graduate Certificate in Applied
Linguistics
Duration: Six months full-time or up
to two years part-time*
Graduate Certificate in Applied
Linguistics requires:
(a) a bachelors degree from the
University of Sydney, with a major
in a relevant subject area, or an
equivalent qualification; or
(b) a bachelors degree from the
University of Sydney, in any subject
area, or an equivalent qualification,
and either:
(i) a relevant professional qualification;
or
experience.
Degree information
for domestic students
How to Apply
For application closing dates or to
apply online, visit the Unversitys
Find a course website and search for
your course: sydney.edu.au/courses
Please refer to page 4 for details.
Is Mid-Year Entry Available? No
for international
students
How to Apply
English Language Requirements
IELTS 7.0 (min 6.0 in each band) or
IBT 100 (min 23 in Writing and 22 in all
other bands).
CRICOS codes
MAppLing - 055314E
GradDipAppLing - 055315D
GradCertAppLing - 055316C
Contact details
Dr Ahmar Mahboob
T +61 2 9351 3548
E ahmar.mahboob@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts
Core Units of Study:

LNGS7004 Register and Genre in English
This unit of study introduces students to
current research in the theory of genre
and register with a focus on English.
It will explore how choices in grammar
and discourse (e.g. speech function,
conjunction, cohesive devices, methods
of development and argumentation,
schematic structure) impact on the
ways in which people engage with
different types (genres, registers) of
texts. The framework for the unit derives
from a variety of linguistic approaches,
including corpus linguistics and functional
linguistics.
LNGS7102 Educational Linguistics
The relation of linguistics to education.
Language teaching. Language and
educational disadvantage. Language across
the curriculum. The development of oral
and written skills. Sociolinguistic factors.
LNGS7272 Additional Language Learning:
TESOL/SLT/LOTE
The unit will provide an overview of the
various theories of Additional Language
Learning or Second Language Acquisition
as the field is more widely known. Although
traditionally psycholinguistic theories
have been most influential in the study of
additional language learning, this unit will
place a stronger emphasis on more recent
sociocultural perspectives on additional
language learning, which have mainly
emerged from the study of English as a
second language. We will discuss examples
of language learning processes, products
and outcomes in a variety of contexts
from around the world. The unit also has a
practical component in which applications
of the research findings in L2 teachings
will be explored. An additional or second
language (L2) is any language the learning
of which takes place somewhat later than
the acquisition of the first language. This
means that this class will not deal with
infant bilingualism and it also means that an
L2 may in fact be the third, fourth or fifth
language a person is working with.
LNGS7301 Functional Grammar

This unit will focus on Hallidays functional
grammar, including coverage of transitivity,
mood, theme, clause-complexing and
nominal group and verbal group structure
(including functional structures and
introductory accounts of the systems from
which they derive). The unit will focus on
English but include exemplification from
other languages where appropriate. In
addition, the place of grammar in functional
models of language will be considered, and
critical aspects of system/structure theory
introduced.
sample Units of Study:

LNGS7274 Media Discourse
Sexy, healthy and 100% Australianowned! This unit examines linguistic
approaches to media discourse. The
language of news texts and television
series will form a special focus of the unit,
along with how images are used to convey
meaning. We will explore general aspects
of media institutions (news and television),
the ways in which social identities are
constructed in the media, differences
between the language of various types of
media texts, the rhetoric of persuasion and
the discourses of popular culture.
LNGS7275 World Englishes
If you are interested in issues of
globalisation and language and/or the
role of English in todays world, then this
unit is for you. We know that English
is now the global language of politics,
trade, commerce, media, research, and
higher education. In this unit, we examine
how these processes impact the English
language, how people around the world
relate to and adapt the language, and how
this impacts the linguistic, pedagogical, and
political landscapes.
For a full list of units of study available
in this degree, see the Arts and Social
Sciences Postgraduate Handbook online:
sydney.edu.au/handbooks/arts_PG
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Areas of study
Master of art curating
new in 2014
Studies, Education, English, Gender

Studies, History, Indigenous Studies
or related field and a minimum credit
(65%) average calculated over the
whole degree, from the University
of Sydney, or an equivalent
qualification; or
(b) completion of the requirements
for the embedded Graduate
Certificate or Graduate Diploma in
Art Curating with a minimum credit
qualification.
Graduate Diploma in Art Curating
The new Master of Art Curating degree

is collaboratively designed and taught
by the Department of Art History and
Film Studies and Sydney College of the
Arts (SCA). The program emphasises
the skills required for curating in a
variety of contemporary contexts.
The program will provide students
with a rich combination of academic
core skills, art-historical and artcritical knowledge and communityengaged experience, creating
pathways to careers and professional
development in art institutions of
all types. Graduates will possess a
strong foundation in the history of art
museums and their cultural impact,
combined with an awareness of the
changing nature and role of curators in
society and the current challenges they
face.
The program provides critical insight
into and practical knowledge of
both traditional institutions, such
as museums and galleries, and the
expanded field of contemporary
curating and its wide range of nontraditional exhibition spaces, such as
artist-run and community art spaces,
*
public art projects, festivals and

commercial spaces.
Graduates will develop specialist
knowledge and understanding of major
developments and issues in the field
of the history of art, so as to be able
to apply these to the care, display, and
interpretation of objects, performances
and art practices in curatorial contexts.
The degree brings students into major
Sydney art institutions for seminars.
It includes a compulsory internship
placement and students may elect to
complete a second internship as part
of their studies.
Graduates of the Master of Art
Curating are well prepared for
employment in a gallery or curatorial
organisation.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Master of Art Curating
Duration: Up to two years full-time or
up to four years part-time*

Master of Art Curating requires:
(a) a bachelors degree with a major
in Anthropology, Archaeology, Art
History, Cultural Geography, Cultural
International students are required to enrol on a full-time basis.

requires:
(a) a bachelors degree with a major
in Anthropology, Archaeology, Art
or related field and a minimum
60% average calculated over the
qualification; or
(b) completion of the Graduate
Certificate in Art Curating with a
minimum credit (65%) average, or
an equivalent qualification.
Graduate Certificate in Art Curating
Duration: Six months full-time or up to
two years part-time*
requires:
University of Sydney or an
(b) equivalent professional experience
in a relevant field.
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Degree information
How to Apply
Is Mid-Year Entry Available? Yes
for international
students
How to Apply
other bands)
CRICOS codes
MArtC - 079211C
GradDipArtC - 079210D
GradDipArtC - 079209G
Contact details
Dr Catriona Moore
T +61 2 9351 6905
E catriona.moore@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts
core units of study:
SAMPLE UNITS OF STUDY:
ARHT6914 Art and Curatorship

object-based skills and issues in the history
of art. It considers issues and problems
related to connoisseurship, conservation,
display and interpretation in the context of
museums and art galleries. The unit also
provides an introduction to the materials and
techniques of art production. Much of the
material is presented on-site by curators of
the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
ARHT5908 The Business of Art

This unit of study introduces students
to historical and theoretical perspectives
on changing notions of value (aesthetic
and monetary) in art markets, conflicts of
interest in collecting and exhibiting works
of art, ethical issues invloved in corporate
sponsorship of exhibitions and prizes,
corporate museums, funding issues in the
private and public sectors, the rise of satellite
museum collections (in places like Bilbao
and Las Vegas), the relationship between
art museums and tourism, and corporate
justification of interventions in the art world.
ARHT6935 The Art Museum:

Past, Present and Future
This unit of study explores the art museum
from its origins in Renaissance and Baroque
princely and aristocratic collections, through
to the creation of new public spaces and
institutions for exhibiting art in the 18th and
19th centuries, including national Academies
and international exhibitions. Shifting
conceptions of the role of the art museum
will be addressed: from public instruction
to nation building and mass entertainment.
The final section explores current debates,
including those posed by an expanding
range of new media and changing audience
perceptions.
CAEL5032 Contemporary Curating
If artists since Marcel Duchamp have
affirmed selection and arrangement as
legitimate artistic strategies, was it not
simply a matter of time before curatorial
practice - itself defined by selection and
arrangement - would come to be seen
as an art that operates on the field of
art itself? (Aaron Schuster, 2005). This
unit of study focuses on contemporary
curatorial practice and analyses emerging
trends and new directions in curating. It
considers the changing role of the curator,
moving from traditional contexts in the art
gallery and museum, to contemporary art
spaces, artist run initiatives, public sites,
community engagement, and into globalised
and virtual settings. The unit considers
a number of case studies of curatorial
practice, both exhibitions and by renowned
international curators who have defined
the contemporary scene, such as Okwui
Enwezor, Hou Hanru, Catherine David, Hans
Ulrich Obrist, and Harald Szeemann.
ARHT6937 Curating Asian Art

This unit investigates the development of
Asian art exhibitions and the role of the
curator of Asian art. Course material will be
based on the broad range of activities of local
curators, including the Art Gallery of New
South Wales, the Museum of Contemporary
Art and the Asian Australian Arts Centre.
Issues examined include museum policy,
research resources, staffing structures,
publicity and educational activities.
Comparative case studies will be made of
pre-modern, modern and contemporary Asian
art exhibitions.
ARHT6936 Biennales, Triennales &
Contemporary Art
This unit explores the historical emergence
and rapid growth of contemporary
international surveys of art since the 1960s.
The Biennales, Triennales, Documentas
and related international exhibitions are a
spectacular cornerstone of todays global
art industry. The proliferation of museums,
exhibitions, art fairs and cultural events at
the international level are now competing
with other areas of mass entertainment. In
particular, the international contemporary
art survey has become a pre-eminent,
critical platform for art, trade and cultural
politics. The unit is run in conjunction with
the Biennale of Sydney. It is an intensive
class, with a large component held in situ
at Biennale exhibitions, performances,
conferences and satellite events.
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Areas of study
Master of china studies

Chinas relationship to Australia and
to the rest of the world is key to
our global future. The Master of
China Studies aims to produce a new
generation of leaders equipped with
a more holistic comprehension of
Australias most important two-way
trading partner, providing advanced
and specialist training in the field of
China Studies.
Given the growing importance of China

in most aspects of global interactions,
employers in all areas of the economy
are seeking employees with a more
sophisticated and comprehensive
understanding of China. Our degree
serves this demand by providing you a
more nuanced understanding of China,
enabling you to work effectively in
a variety of sectors and professions
interacting with China.
Designed for those with a keen interest

in China who may not have previously
studied this diverse country, our unique Master of China Studies
degree covers the breadth of Chinas
Duration: Two years full-time or four
society and culture, as well as its
years part-time*
history and development. Youll also
have the opportunity to specialise in
Master of China Studies requires:
a range of areas including business,
(a)
A bachelors degree with a credit
health, history (ancient and modern),
average or higher award from the
law, society, and politics. Students
University
of Sydney, or equivalent
undertaking the Law specialisation
qualifications;
or
may also be able to enrol in the Law
Schools Winter and Summer off-shore (b) Relevant, recent professional
qualifications and experience
programs in the cities of Shanghai and
assessed as suitable for admission
Wuhan, China.
by the Dean of the Faculty of
Currently, no other Australian university
Arts
and Social Sciences under
offers a Master of China Studies, and
the
provision
for exceptional
our course draws on the expertise
circumstances
outlined in the
of the largest pool of academics in
Coursework
Rule.
the field from across a wide range
(c) Completion of the requirements of
of disciplines. This degree is also
the embedded graduate diploma in
particularly attractive for those seeking
this discipline with a credit average.
entry into the Universitys esteemed
China Studies doctoral program.
As you gain a deeper appreciation
of China Studies, youll acquire or
improve your language skills. Native
Chinese speakers will concentrate on
improving their English language skills
for an academic or professional setting.
Another important element of the
degree is its dissertation component.
Degree information
How to Apply
Find a course website and search
for your course:
for international
students
How to Apply
for your course:
IELTS score of 7.0 with no band less
than 6.0 and a TOEFL of 600 or
better plus TWE at 4.5.
CRICOS codes
MChinaStud - 077458G
Contact details
Dr Beatriz Carrillo Garcia
T +61 2 9351 3052
E beatriz.carrillogarcia@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts
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CHSC6901 Fundamentals of China Studies
This unit of study provides an introduction
to the main paradigms used to make sense
of complexity and change in China. It
examines the ways in which Chinas scale
and social and cultural diversity have been
theorised and conceptualised in order to
explain Chinas political and socio-economic
trajectory. An understanding of these
perspectives is crucial to the examination of
a wide range of issues of Chinas past and
present processes of change.

CHSC6903 Chinese Society
This unit provides a critical overview of
social structures, social change and social
movements in China. It examines the ways
in which Chinese institutions and structures
(social, cultural, economic, and political),
individuals (catalysts of change such as
Deng Xiaoping) and external forces interact
with one another to effect social change.
Conflict and cooperation between different
societal actors in China are analysed in order

to explain the nature of social movements
and their impact on social change and
stability since 1978.
CHSC6904 Ancient Chinese History
This unit of study offers an introduction to
Chinese history from the first settlements
to the end of the Tang Dynasty (later
prehistory to 907AD). It begins with
a consideration of the influences and
factors that shaped the early periods of
state conflict and state formation. It then
continues with the development of the
imperial system through the Qin, Han and
subsequent dynasties, outlining continuity
and change in the emergence of Chinese
civilisation.
CHSC6906 Health in China
This unit provides a critical overview of
Chinas contemporary health system and
health issues. It uses a multidisciplinary
approach to examine the interaction
between health and Chinas development
process. Through the use of case studies
this unit provides students with concrete
examples of current and future issues

faced by Chinas health system, including:
health policy formation; health services
financing, delivery and evaluation; ethical
issues in health services delivery; health
inequalities; and, Chinas epidemiological and
demographic transitions.
CHSC6907 Modern Chinese History
This unit provides an examination of Chinas
political and social history from the end of
the Qing Dynasty up until 1978. Focusing on
both national and more localised experiences
in the search for modernisation, this unit
will critically examine imperial collapse, the
Republican revolution, the Sino-Japanese
Wars, the conflict between Nationalists
and Communists that resulted in the
establishment of the Peoples Republic, and
finally the Maoist era to the introduction of
economic reform in 1978.
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Areas of study
Master of
Creative Writing
New, developing and
established writers who
wish to explore and
develop their skills will
enjoy the wide offering of
poetry, fiction, non-fiction
and screenwriting on offer
in the Master of Creative
Writing.
This program is also highly suited to

teachers who wish to be better able
to explain the processes and skills
involved in creative writing, and
literature scholars of all levels who
wish to encounter living writers and to
better understand writing processes.
You will have the opportunity to learn
from renowned and award-winning
authors, poets and screenwriters in
the heart of Australias most vibrant
writing and publishing community.
Units range from introductory to
advanced workshops and meet-thewriter units, to more structured and
academic opportunities to study
contemporary movements in the
writing of poetry and prose.
At the core of the degree are
structuring, writing and editing skills,
although the course addresses many
other aspects of the writing process,
from the development of ideas and
finding of voice, to final publication
and questions concerning the role of
writers and writing within society.
See also English Studies (p28).
Master of Creative Writing
Master of Creative Writing requires:
(a) a bachelors degree with a minimum
credit (65%) average from the
major in a relevant subject area in
the humanities or social sciences, or
for the Graduate Certificate or
Graduate Diploma in Creative
Writing with a minimum credit
qualification.
Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing
Admission to candidature to the
requires:

(b) completion of the requirements for
the Graduate Certificate in Creative
Writing with a minimum credit
qualification.
Graduate Certificate in
Creative Writing
Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing
requires a bachelors degree from the
University of Sydney, with a major in a
relevant subject area in the humanities
or social sciences, or an equivalent
qualification.
An applicant for the Graduate
Certificate, Graduate Diploma or
Masters of Creative Writing must also
include a portfolio of 1500 to 3000
words of prose writing or 10 to 15
pages of poetry with their application.
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Degree information
How to Apply
for international
students
How to Apply
IELTS 7.0 including a minimum result
of 6.0 in reading and listening 7.0 in
speaking and writing.
CRICOS codes
MCW - 055323D
GradDipCW - 055324C
GradCertCW - 055325B
Contact details
Associate Professor Kate Lilley
T +61 2 9351 2426
E kate.lilley@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts
Sample units of study:

There are no core units of study for the
Master of Creative Writing.
ENGL6945 Major Movements in
Contemporary Prose
This unit introduces students to the rationale,
principles and techniques of a selection of
four major movements in contemporary
prose (largely but not exclusively fiction),
the particular movements in any one
semester being dependent upon the
expertise of the staff available. Sample
components: the postmodern novel; magic
realism; metafiction; contemporary realism;
narrative non-fiction; ficto-criticism;
the feminist detective; contemporary
Australians; cyberfiction; life writing.
Each movement is taught by way of two
exemplary texts, one Australian and one
drawn from other writing in the English
language.
ENGL6902 Creative Writing:
Poetry Workshop
This unit of study is a workshop in writing
poetry conducted by a distinguished poet.
Students are required to produce their
own works throughout the unit and these
works will provide the basis for constructive
discussion aimed at developing different
methods of writing.
ENGL6903 Creative Writing:
Screenwriting Workshop
This is a unit in writing film, television and/
or theatre scripts taught by an established
script writer. Students are required
to produce their own work or works
throughout the semester. These works will
provide the basis for discussion in class.
ENGL6984 Creative Non-Fiction

Workshop
the principles and practices of creative
non-fiction: a diverse genre that can
include travel, memoir, biography, personal
essays, and historical, medical, investigative,
or literary narrative. The unit provides a
scholarly framework to creative non-fiction
writing and the work of writers such as
novelists, essayists and journalists. In
addition to the content provided by the coordinators, three major contemporary writers
take participants through the process of
composition of their recent works.
MECO6915 Writing Features:
Narrative Journalism
This unit teaches students the basic
principles of short-form narrative journalism
or feature writing suitable for publication
in magazines, websites and newspapers.
Genres covered include the profile, the essay,
travel, memoir, investigative journalism,
cultural commentary and behind-thenews stories. Skills in pitching story ideas,
interviewing, research, structure and style
will be covered in workshop-based classes,
providing opportunities to critique work and
become familiar with editing processes prior
to submission of assignments.
ENGL6936 Writers at Work: Fiction
Four major contemporary Australian
writers of fiction (to be announced)
take participants through the process of
composition of their recent works, sharing
their techniques and their philosophies of
writing.
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Areas of study
Master of Crosscultural
Communication
As an international student I
was drawn to the University of
Sydney, with its rich and diverse
student body and the surrounding
multicultural city. I believe my
success was to a great extent
due to the fellow students in the
program, where the safe and open
environment we created together
allowed us all to learn and explore
communication among
kristine ronneberg
people of multicultural
master
of
and multilinguistic
crosscultural
backgrounds.
communication
The Master of Crosscultural

Communication is an exciting
field of study in todays
globalised world, examining
how communication
happens in different
societies (crosscultural
communication), and how
people from different
societies interact
(intercultural communication).
The Master of Crosscultural

Communication is designed for people
working, or aspiring to work, in sectors
such as education, law, health, business,
marketing and advertising, diplomacy,
media, tourism, government and nongovernment organisations.
In this degree you will develop an
understanding of how languages work,
how societies and cultures differ and
the variety of ways in which people
from different societies and cultural
backgrounds communicate using
languages. On this foundation, you
will be able to analyse intercultural
communication.
You are provided with the flexibility to
select your own pathway of electives
such as: language, communication
and translation; global communication;
culture, religion, media and visual
communication.
You can also choose to study a

particular society, or to focus on a
research project.
Master of Crosscultural
Communication
degree requires a bachelors degree
with a minimum credit (65%) average,
from the University of Sydney,
including a major in a relevant subject
area in the humanities or social
sciences, or an equivalent qualification.
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DEGREE INFORMATION
FOR DOMESTIC STUDENTS
How to Apply
FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
How to Apply
other bands).
CRICOS code
MCC - 055326A
CONTACT DETAILS
Dr Loy Lising
T +61 2 9351 7518
E loy.lising@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts

LNGS7001 Structure of English
Development of analytical skills in
determining the phonology, morphology and
syntax of languages. Different approaches
to writing grammatical descriptions of
languages, with a view to preparing useful
grammars. Material mostly drawn from
languages relevant to the students.
LNGS7002 Language, Society and Power
Language is a symbolic currency: mastery of
the standard language can buy institutional
power, mastery of urban teenage slang can
buy street cred. This course introduces
students to key issues in sociolinguistics
and language sociology such as the political
economy of language, language variation
and change, and critical discourse analysis.
Members of the class will undertake
empirical research.
LNGS7006 Crosscultural Communication
In todays globalised and multicultural
societies, crosscultural communication is
common enough. Even so, it continues to
be a challenge, both for people who engage
in crosscultural communication on a daily
basis, and for researchers trying to describe
and understand it. In this unit of study we
will consider a variety of discourse-analytic
approaches to studying crosscultural
communication, including conversation
analysis, speech act theory, interactional
sociolinguistics, the ethnography of
communication, and critical discourse
analysis. In our analyses of actual samples
of crosscultural communication we will pay
particular attention to the social positioning
of participants in an interaction, and the
ways how social relationships (particularly of
power and intimacy) between participants
are reflected in their linguistic practices.
The unit will end with exploring applied
perspectives, particularly on cross-cultural
communication in educational, courtroom
and workplace interactions.

LNGS7274 Media Discourse
Sexy, healthy and 100% Australian-owned!
This unit examines linguistic approaches
to media discourse. The language of news
texts and television series will form a special
focus of the unit, along with how images
are used to convey meaning. We will explore
general aspects of media institutions
(news and television), the ways in which
social identities are constructed in the
media, differences between the language
of various types of media texts, the rhetoric
of persuasion and the discourses of popular
culture.
WMST6904 Modernism, Modernity and
Modern Culture
This unit examines ideas about the modern
and modernity as they continue to impact
on contemporary cultural analysis. Beginning
with post-Enlightenment philosophy, we
will consider a range of roughly twentiethcentury ideas we have come to identify with
modernity, modernism and postmodernism.
The unit focuses on how these concepts are
used in a wide range of academic disciplines
and other cultural fields, including popular
culture, media, practices of museums and
galleries, literature, philosophy, and the social
sciences..
ASNS6906 Communicating in
Asian Contexts
This unit takes a cross-cultural approach
to analysing the interactions of speakers
of Asian languages and other language
backgrounds, both Asian and non-Asian.
Theoretical approaches are introduced
through case studies, focusing on
cultural key words, language systems and
interaction styles. Students will reflect
on their own cultures, languages and
interaction styles, and undertake crosscultural or intercultural research, using
secondary and primary sources (including
videos, interviews and chat rooms). This is
not a language unit; no knowledge of Asian
languages is assumed.
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Areas of study
Master of
Cultural Studies
Cultural Studies investigates the
changing meanings of culture in our
everyday world. It explores the studying
of culture not as a monolithic, selfevident construct, but as a constantly
shifting field through which life is
experienced and negotiated. You
will gain insight into the ideologically
charged meanings of identity, selfexpression and embodiment.
Our Cultural Studies program allows
you to engage critically with culture in
its manifest expressions. Using realworld examples across the topics of
popular culture, media, gender, sexuality,
globalisation and consumer culture, you
will analyse cultural forms and debate
their significance in relation to given
contexts.
Cultural Studies will lead you to question
identity, community, representation,
power, values and the practice of
everyday life. The course draws on
diverse critical perspectives as you gain
the theoretical tools to understand how
culture is produced, circulated and lived.
Our program is the only specialist
Cultural Studies masters program in
Australia. Housed in the internationally
recognised Department of Gender
and Cultural Studies, a leading centre
for research into gender and culture,
you will critically engage in a dynamic
postgraduate community and learn
under the guidance of esteemed
researchers in the field, including
Professor Meaghan Morris, who is
Director of the program. An optional
cultural studies internship also gives you
the opportunity to undertake cultural
research in a business, government or
non-governmental body, enhancing your
appreciation of applied cultural work.
The Master of Cultural Studies assumes
no background in the field; however
those familiar with the discipline are also
welcome to extend their knowledge.
enhance any career involving culture.

Our graduates have taken up positions
in government and community sectors
through to the arts, education and
communication industries. The program
also provides postgraduate research
pathways for students undertaking the
optional dissertation component who
achieve a distinction average or higher.
Master of Cultural Studies
Duration: One year full-time or two
to four years part-time*
Master of Cultural Studies requires:
the humanities or social sciences,
or an equivalent qualification; or
for the Graduate Certificate or
Graduate Diploma in Cultural
Studies with a minimum credit
qualification.
Graduate Diploma in Cultural Studies
requires:
University of Sydney with a
minimum credit (60%) average,
including a major in a relevant
subject area in the humanities or
social sciences, or an equivalent
qualification; or
the Graduate Certificate in Cultural
qualification
Understanding cultural processes is

key in many fields of work, and will
Graduate Certificate in Cultural Studies

Graduate Certificate in Cultural
Studies requires a bachelors degree
from the University of Sydney, with a
major in a relevant subject area in the
humanities or social sciences, or an
equivalent qualification.
Degree information
How to Apply
for your course:
for international
students
How to Apply
for your course:
IBT 100 (min 23 in Writing and 22 in
all other bands)
CRICOS codes
MCS - 061296G
GradDipCS - 061297F
GradCertCS - 061298E
Contact Details
Dr Anthea Taylor
T +61 2 9351 3657
E anthea.taylor@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts
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GCST5909 Key Thinkers for
Cultural Studies
This unit introduces students with limited
background in cultural theory to key thinkers
for contemporary cultural studies. Based on
close reading of individual authors, with two
weeks devoted to each, students will learn
about the influence of such theoretical fields
as Marxist, psychoanalytic and feminist
theory on cultural studies as well as how
to relate cultural research to traditions like
structuralism and post-structuralism.
GCST6903 Debates in Cultural Studies
This unit explores key debates in cultural
studies as an exploration of its core
concepts. Unit content will vary from
year to year in response to current issues
in Australian cultural studies, but will
also cover foundational debates in the
discipline, including the relation between
ideology and mass culture, between taste

and habitus, and between changing media
technologies and models of subjectivity. It
will also consider ethical debates over theory
and practice and the institutionalisation of
cultural studies.

GCST6901 Cultural Policy
This unit examines cultural policy across
a range of sectors such as museums and
heritage, the arts, media, and the cultural
industries. It will provide theoretical
perspectives and practical insight into
policy formation processes in Australia and
internationally. The multiple actors and
rationales that shape policy and ground
claims for its relevance amid social change
and cultural diversity are considered.
Students learn how to analyse policies
in relation to the institutional, social and
political contexts of their emergence.
GCST6905 Gender in Cultural Theory

What is the relation between femininity,
masculinity and culture? Does sexual
difference affect our identity and, if so,
how and in what circumstances? Does
it affect our relations with others? Is
there any link between cultural and racial
difference and sexual difference? What
contexts may shape such links? Where
does equality fit into all this? Drawing on
the work of major cultural theorists and
feminist thinkers this unit examines various
theoretical conceptualisations and popular
representations of gender; the issue of
embodiment; and how sex and race are
articulated within gendered conceptual
frames.
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Areas of study
Master of
Development Studies
The Master of Development Studies
degree sheds light on the challenges
in achieving sustainable economic
development on a local, national
and global scale. Bringing together
critical theories from across the
social sciences, this expansive
cross-disciplinary program allows
you to specialise in such topics as
international relations, political economy,
human rights, peace and conflict
studies, anthropology, linguistics, public
health, human geography, economics
and sociology.
With grounding in such wide-ranging
areas of study, you will leave this
program with a comprehensive
awareness of the development industry
and its real-world applications in
poverty reduction, project design
and international organisations.
Our graduates are ready to seek
employment in transnational
development organisations and
aid agencies; local and national
government and non-government
organisations; and private sector firms.
This program also provides career
pathways across development sector
administration, research, education and
management, as well as development
planning internationally.
As a Master of Development Studies
candidate, you can take advantage of
the regions greatest concentration of
esteemed and active researchers on
the Developing World, while building on
the insights from a diverse international
student body.
The program provides hands-on
experience in Development Studies
as you train to become effective
administrators and planners. Through
a local research project on NGOs,
internship electives at a local or
international NGO and the chance to
undertake a field trip to Indonesia, our
program offers exciting opportunities
to put your development knowledge to
practical use.
Master of Development Studies
Admission to candidature for the Master
of Development Studies requires:
major in a relevant subject area
in the Social Sciences, or an
Certificate or Graduate Diploma
in Development Studies with a
Graduate Diploma in
Development Studies
Graduate Diploma in Development
Studies requires:
Certificate in Development
qualification.
Development Studies
Graduate Certificate in Development
in any area.
Degree information
How to Apply
for your course:
for international
students
How to Apply
for your course:
Is Mid-Year Entry Available? Yes except the Graduate Certificate in
Development Studies.
all other bands)
CRICOS codes
MDVST - 053431E
GradDipDVST - 053432D
GradCertDVST - 053433C
Contact details
Dr Robbie Peters
T +61 2 9036 9399
E robbie.peters@sydney.edu.au
Professor Linda Connor
T +61 2 9351 6678
E linda.connor@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts
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DVST6904 Rethinking Poverty
Poverty reduction has always been a
central development goal. Major
international programs such as the UNs
Millennium Goals place poverty at their
centre. New explanatory concepts such as
social exclusion, capability, social capital and
sustainability have considerably expanded
our thinking about its nature. Students
will examine cases from many parts of the
world of the way discourses, policies and
development practices operate together,
enabling an evaluation of contemporary
approaches to poverty and their effects on
those most vulnerable.
DVST6901 Critical Perspectives on
Development A
In the post World War 2 era development
has seen a philosophical and policy
shift from nation building projects of
modernisation to an emphasis on the local
responsiveness of market forces and civil
grounded projects of capacity building. This
unit critically reviews this transition from the
perspectives of an anthropological emphasis
on the relationship between political
economy and cultural difference and the

sociology of multiple modernities. Specific
questions of health, poverty, gender and
resource development structure this critique.

ENVI5903 Sustainable Development
This unit of study constitutes an
international field-based experience held
in Indonesia during the July semester
break. It explores the contested
notions of sustainable development and
sustainability through exposure to real
world development dilemmas in one of
Asias most dynamic countries. We explore
fundamental issues such as population
growth, urbanisation, water supply, food
security, resource scarcity and economic
globalization. The unit of study involves
lectures, in-situ readings and discussion
groups, introduction to field methods,
stakeholder meetings and experiential
learning. Students interested in this unit
should confirm their interest to the Unit
Coordinator by the end of March of the
year the field school will be held. There will
be additional costs associated with this
unit to cover food, accommodation, local

transport and field assistance of about
$1000 for this unit of study. Students
will also be required to arrange their own
international travel to the starting point
(either Bangkok or Jakarta).
DVST6905 Development Project
Evaluation
Project design, dynamics and evaluation
are key elements of the management and
delivery of development initiatives. This
unit focuses on the history, significance,
context and design of evaluation in that
process. The unit addresses debates about
participatory approaches to evaluation,
quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
Assessment is organised around the design
and implementation of an evaluation project.
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Areas of study
Master of Digital
Communication and
Culture
The Master of Digital Communication
and Culture supports career
advancement by updating knowledge,
skills and qualifications in the
expanding cultural field of digital
technologies.
This program improves your capacity
for conceptualising and critiquing
projects in digital media. You will write
in professional, creative and academic
genres for circulation and publication.
Graduates have a richer historical
understanding of new media and
greater digital literacy.
Core units cover key themes in digital
cultures, including transformations
in knowledge practices; social media
and networking; digital power and
regulation; games and mobile media;
and new media cultures and new
media arts.
Students choose from a selection
of electives from several faculties,
allowing them the opportunity to
expand skills and extend specialties.
Graduates expand their employment
opportunities across the many fields
where digital technologies are having
dramatic economic and cultural
impacts. The Digital Communication
and Culture program is designed
for professionals who want to work
in fields such as corporate and
creative industries, education, media,
marketing, publishing, government and
entertainment.
Master of Digital Communication
and Culture

Digital Communication and Culture
with a minimum credit (65%)
average, or an equivalent qualification.
Graduate Diploma in Digital
Admission to candidature for
the Graduate Diploma in Digital
Communication and Culture requires:
Certificate in Digital Communication
and Culture with a minimum credit
qualification.
Graduate Certificate in Digital
Graduate Certificate in Digital
Communication and Culture requires:
University of Sydney or equivalent
institution, with a major in a
relevant subject area in the
humanities or social sciences; or

Master of Digital Communication and
Culture requires:
*International students are required to enrol on a full-time basis.
Degree information
How to Apply
for your course:
for international
students
How to Apply
for your course:
all other bands)
CRICOS codes
MDCC - 057888F
GradDipDCC - 057891M
GradCertDCC - 057893J
Contact details
Dr Chris Chesher
T +61 2 9036 6173
E chris.chesher@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts
I wanted to be able to
study communication
and media from a global
perspective; something
that the Master of Digital
course has provided by
way of the options
punit jagasia
in learning.
master of digital
communication and
culture

ARIN6901 Network Society
Is the network the distinctive mode of
organisation for the 21st century? The
Internet is the paradigmatic mode of
decentralised many-to-many communication
that interconnects with the century-old
telecommunications and broadcasting
networks. Geopolitical networks have
displaced left/right Cold War oppositions.
Social and professional networks extend
influence beyond traditional institutional and
family allegiances. Network models have
challenged rationalist rule-governed models
of thought and practice. The interdisciplinary
critical analysis of current research,
theory and debates will allow students to
understand and evaluate the significance of
networks in the contemporary world.
ARIN6902 Internet Cultures and
Governance
The Internet is playing an increasingly
important role in all aspects of social and
economic life. This unit of study gives
students an understanding of the underlying
standards and regulations that impose
constraints and open up opportunities
for individuals and organisations to

make strategic use of the global Internet
infrastructure. The Internet provides a case
study of how politics manifest not only in
public rhetoric and policy, but also in the
design of information architectures and
interactive systems.
ARIN6904 Mobile Media and Games
Prominent in the mediascapes of the 21st
century are two recent platforms that
support practices of individualised mobility
and play: networked mobile devices and
computer games. This unit of study critically
examines the aesthetics, politics and
everyday uses of these emerging cultural
technologies. We draw on new media
studies, game studies and platform studies
to explore themes such as the complication
of leisure and work spaces, new media
industries, gamification, playbour and mobile
social media.
ARIN6905 New Media Audiences
Media audiences are experiencing
knowledge, art and entertainment in novel
ways as cultural industries increasingly
take up emerging technologies. New
Media Audiences investigates the range
of contemporary practices of production,

distribution and consumption associated
with digital tools. We examine the sites
where audiences experience digital media:
art galleries, cinemas, theatres, homes,
mobile devices, public spaces, workplaces
and online. We analyse how these
spaces and interfaces structure audience
experience, afford interaction and encourage
participation.
ARIN6912 Digital Research and
Publishing
This unit introduces desktop and Internet
skills for conducting research, managing
peer review and publishing an online
journal. It also addresses the wider social
and epistemological transformations in
cultural practices of knowledge generation,
management and consumption associated
with new technologies. This unit offers
essential skills for all students interested in
contemporary research and a reflexive view
of the historical and cultural contexts of
networked digital research technologies.
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Areas of study
Master of Economics
Master of Economics
Duration: 18 months full-time or three
years part-time*
In 2014, the School of Economics

will relaunch the popular and highlyregarded Master of Economics
degree program. The course has been
redesigned to really challenge you
to problem-solve, weigh the costs
and benefits of different economic
actions, and understand how people,
firms and governments respond to
economic incentives in a wide variety
of situations.
As one of the highest-ranking and

largest economics programs in the
region, the Master of Economics
provides core training in theoretical
and applied aspects of modern
economics, econometrics and financial
economics as well as a wide range of
electives from International Money and
Finance and Private Equity, to Labour
Economics, Environmental Economics
and Experimental methods.
The University of Sydneys Master

of Economics comes from a long
tradition of excellence that started in
1920. The quality of our teaching has
been anchored by the strength of our
research, which is widely considered
world class in a range of areas, from
Macroeconomics to Applied Economics
to Behavioural and Experimental
Economics.
This versatile skillset makes our

graduates dramatically advance
in their careers, becoming highly
employable in todays dynamic
workplace, including the finance
industry government departments, the
Reserve Bank, international agencies
and not-for-profit organisations,
product development and management
consultancy roles.
These are exciting times of change

Upon completion of the degree, youll
and growth for our discipline. The
gain entry into one of Australias most
revamped Master of Economics
established and distinguished alumni
seeks to take advantage of this with
communities in the field. Our graduates
a renewed and increased focus on
have gone on to hold leading positions
applying economic knowledge to
in the profession, with distinguished
practical contemporary problems in
alumni including Reserve Bank of
business and government. For example,
Australia Governor Glenn Stevens,
students will now have for the first
Chairman of APRA John Laker, founder
time the opportunity to undertake an
of Macquarie Bank David Clark, and
independent project, applying the skills
Nobel Laureate in Economics John
they have learnt to a practical realHarsanyi.
world problem of their choosing.

Master of Economics requires:
(a) a bachelors degree, graduate
diploma, graduate certificate
or equivalent qualification at
an institution approved by the
Faculty and graded at a standard
acceptable to the Faculty; and
where applicable:
(b) relevant work experience
requirements as determined by the
Faculty;
(c) satisfaction of the English language
requirements; and
(d) any other minimum standards
specified by the Faculty.
Graduate Diploma in Economics
years part-time*
A bachelors degree, graduate diploma,
graduate certificate or equivalent from
a recognised tertiary institution (at a
standard acceptable to the Faculty).
This is a pathway to the Master of
Economics for students who do
not have a Credit average in their
undergraduate degree. Students who
gain a Credit average in the first half
of the Graduate Diploma in Economics
are able to transfer to the Master of
Economics. It is also a recognised
qualification in its own right.
Graduate Cerificate in Economics
Graduate Certificate in Economics
requires:
(b) evidence of a minimum of three
years recent, relevant professional
experience.
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Degree information
How to Apply
for international
students
How to Apply
IELTS 7.0 (min 6.0 in each band).
other bands)
CRICOS codes
MEc - 053963K
GradDipEc - 053965G
GradCertEc - 079198F
CONTACT DETAILS
Dr Pablo Guillen Alvarez
T +61 2 9036 9188
E pablo.guillenalvarez@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts
CoRe units of study:
ECON5001 Microeconomic Theory

This unit presumes no prior exposure to
economics and aims, by the end of the
unit, to bring a proficiency equivalent to
that of students with an intermediate
level microeconomics unit in an Honours
degree program. Many economic principles
developed in this unit are routinely used
in several other units in the program.
Microeconomics examines how economic
agents make choices in a variety of
environments. The unit covers theory and
applications of the principles of consumer
choice, of firm behaviour, and of strategic
interaction among economic agents.
Equipped with these theories of decision
making, students can address a range of
interesting and important questions. For
example: What market strategy should
a firm adopt with its competitors? How
might one create a market to deal with
externalities such as pollution? What are
the implications of different kinds of taxes?
What compensation scheme will provide the
right incentives to work?
ECMT6003 Applied Business Forecasting

This unit aims to provide an introduction
to the practice of forecasting in business.
Forecasting requires both practical
experience in model building and some
statistical theory. To blend the theory
and practice, many business forecasting
examples are discussed. Excel is used to do
useful preliminary calculations and plotting.
At the end of this unit, students should be
able to understand the major techniques
of forecasting and be able to intelligently
forecast actual business time series using
Excel and its extensions. Topics covered
include: the aims of forecasting and relation
to time series analysis; types of time series;
plotting and charting time series; practical
examples of forecasting and forecasting
issues; growth curve methods; least squares
(what you need to know for forecasting);
decomposition of time series; elementary
exponential smoothing with Excel; serial
correlation (and Durbin Watson statistic);
applied ARIMA modelling and identifying
seasonality and hidden periodicities.
ECMT5001 Principles of Econometrics

The unit develops the basic principles of
data description and analysis, the idea of
using the concept of probability to model
data generation, and the statistical concepts
of estimation and statistical inference,
including hypothesis testing. It then
develops these concepts and techniques in
the context of the linear regression model to
show how econometric models can be used
to analyse data in a wide range of potential
areas of application in economics, business
and the social sciences. The unit combines
theory and application. The emphasis is
upon the interpretation of econometric
estimation results and requires software for
hands-on experience.
ECON6027 Experimental Economics

This unit of study deals with the use of
laboratory and field experiments in order to
help assess economic problems. Economic
experiments are becoming a useful tool for
the validation of theory, the development
of new theory, the generation of advice
to decision makers, and the design of new
economic institutions. Economics aims to
explain the real world behaviour of agents.
The lectures will provide opportunities to
identify apparent contradictions between
the predictions of economic models and
experimental outcomes. The classes on
experimental economics will follow a
learning-by-doing approach. Most topics
will be introduced in the experimental lab.
Outcomes will be discussed in the following
class and compared with theoretical
predictions and previous experimental
research.
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Areas of study
Master of
economic analysis
new in 2014
The Master of Economic

Analysis is designed for
high-achieving students
who wish to obtain
advanced, state-of-theart training in Economics
and apply this to important
practical problems in the
real world.
The School of Economics has created

the Master of Economic Analysis
to take our graduate students to
the frontier of economic research
and analysis, whether they aspire to
positions of intellectual leadership
such as a professional economist in
government or the private sector, or
to doctoral studies at leading research
universities around the world.
Students are taught in small classes

with similarly highly-motivated peers,
ensuring individualised attention from
Professors and an inspiring classroom
experience. All students are required to
complete a major research dissertation
under the supervision of a staff
member with expertise in the chosen
topic.
The training will cover:

The Master of Economic Analysis is
advanced tools of economic
designed as an elite degree in the
modeling, and how to apply these
same vein as our undergraduate
models to understand and analyse
Bachelor of Economics (Honours),
real-world phenomena including
which is widely considered to be the
public policy and law, financial
pre-eminent undergraduate economics
markets and firm strategy, and
qualification in Australia.
household choices about education,
health, savings and consumption.
The University of Sydney School of
the art and science of working with
Economics, the oldest of its kind in
data using the most sophisticated
Australia, comes from a long tradition
tools of econometrics, increasingly
that started in 1920. The quality
essential in a world awash with Big
of our teaching is grounded in the
Data on every topic imaginable.
strength of our research, which is
the application of economic
considered world class in a range
modeling and econometrics
of areas from Macroeconomics to
to produce a piece of original
Applied Economics or Behavioural and
research in the form of a research
Experimental Economics.
thesis. Students receive individual
supervision in writing their thesis
from one of our experts in the
relevant field of research.
Master of Economic Analysis
Duration: 18 months full-time or three
years part-time*
Master of Economic Analysis requires:
major in Economics with a minimum
distinction (75%) average, or an
the embedded Graduate Diploma in
Economic Analysis or an equivalent
qualification.
Graduate Diploma in Economic
Analysis
years part-time*
Graduate Diploma in Economic Analysis
requires:
major in Economics with a minimum
distinction (75%) average, or an
Certificate in Economics with a
minimum distinction (75%) average,
or an equivalent qualification.
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students
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ECON6001 Microeconomic Analysis 1
This unit is an introduction to modern
microeconomic theory and as such it has
three purposes: (i) to introduce students to
the major ideas of modern microeconomics
and to develop their understanding of
these ideas; (ii) to develop students ability
with analytic economic models; and (iii) to
develop students ability to solve economic
problems with the ideas, techniques, and
models available to professional economists.
Topic covered include: (i) individual
decision-making by economic agents; (ii)
the determination of prices and resource
allocation in competitive general equilibrium
models; (iii) strategic behaviour by firms
under imperfect competition; and (iv)
contracting with imperfect information.

other bands)
CRICOS codes
MEcAnalysis - 079202D
GradDipEcAnalysis - 079201E
Contact details
Dr Pablo Guillen Alvarez
T +61 2 9036 9188
E pablo.guillenalvarez@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts
ECON6002 Macroeconomic Analysis 1

This unit is aimed at providing students with
a sound and comprehensive knowledge
of modern macroeconomic theory, an
ability to formulate and solve problems
analytically, and a general appreciation of
how policymakers can use this analysis in
practice. Topics covered include: (i) microfoundations of macroeconomics, focusing
on consumption, investment, money
demand, and credit rationing; (ii) equilibrium
macroeconomics, focusing on the
conventional prototype as well as on recent
stochastic macroeconomic models; and (iii)
dis-equilibrium macroeconomics, concepts,
issues, and models.
ECON6003 Mathematical Methods of
Economic Analysis
This unit is an introduction to mathematical
economics. It has three purposes. First, to
introduce students to the mathematical
concepts and methods that are central to
modern economics. Second, to give a set of
economic applications of the mathematical
methods. Third, to develop students ability
to formulate logical arguments with the
degree of precision and rigour demanded
in modern economics. The mathematical
topics covered include introductory analysis
and topology, convex analysis, linear algebra,
calculus of functions of several variables,
optimisation, and introduction to dynamic
programming and dynamical systems. The
particular economic applications presented
may vary from year to year, but usually

include demand theory, production theory,
and growth theory.
ECMT6002 Econometric Applications
This unit illustrates how econometric
methods can be applied to economic data to
solve problems that arise in economics and
business. Econometric theory provides the
techniques needed to quantify the strength
and form of relationships between variables.
Applied econometrics is concerned with
the strategies that need to be employed
to use these techniques effectively; to
determine which model to specify and
whether the data is appropriate. Guidelines
for undertaking applied work are discussed.
Case studies drawn from economics,
marketing, finance, and accounting are
also discussed. The unit includes a major
econometric modelling project.

ECON6906 Topics in Economic
Development
This unit of study is designed to provide
an understanding of some of the current
developments in the field of development
economics. The focus is both on theoretical
understanding and practical application. A
central aim of this unit of study is to enable
students to undertake further theoretical
or empirical research in the area of
development economics.
ECON7010 Economics Research
Dissertation A
This is the first capstone unit in the
MEcAnalysis. Students develop a detailed
research proposal for a dissertation, which
will be developed throughout Economics
Research Dissertation B. Students are
expected to take part in a research methods
seminar series while receiving individual
assistance from a specialist supervisor. This
unit is assessed through the research and
writing towards a 12,000 word dissertation,
to be completed in Economics Research
Dissertation B.
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Areas of study
Master of
english Studies
new in 2014
Master of English Studies
This course brings together

contemporary critical theory with
literary narratives to investigate
how and why literature continues
to enjoy particular resonance in a
twenty-first-century environment.
It focuses on four core critical
approachescritical reading, literary
history, genre, and literary comparison
(including the question of English as
a world literature). Building upon the
departments established reputation in
literary studies across a wide historical
and geographical range, our scholarly
experts teach in a broad spectrum
of fields: medieval, early modern,
eighteenth and nineteenth-century,
modern and contemporary, American
and Australian literatures, as well as
various aspects of cultural theory.
We offer a more extensive choice
than any other English department in
Australia. This allows those returning
to study for pedagogical or other
professional purposes to update their
skills in any given area of English
studies. According to the 2013 QS
world rankings, the Department of
English at the University of Sydney is
rated the best in Australia, the best in
the entire Asia-Pacific region, and the
twelfth best in the world.
Part of this programs aim is to

consider ways in which the study
of literature in English works in a
specifically Australian cultural context.
In this sense, the program is aligned
with the contemporary repositioning
of Australia in relation to the Asian
century and to global culture more
generally. Building on Australias longestablished international reputation in
Cultural Studies, this program seeks
to expand consideration of literary
as well as cultural narratives across
a broad transnational framework. It
provides an excellent foundation
for research students, both from
Australia and overseas, who wish to
reconsider literature in English within a
dynamically expanding global field.
Synergies with the Master of Creative
Writing also allows students to explore
various forms of contemporary writing
practice and to engage with a lively
series of visiting speakers from the
active community of writers in Sydney
and abroad. Students in the Master
of English Studies can, if they choose,
take creative writing units of study
in contemporary poetry, fiction and
screenwriting.
See also Creative Writing (p14).

Master of English Studies requires:
(a) a bachelors degree with a major in
English Literature and a minimum
credit (65%) average calculated
over the whole degree, from
the University of Sydney, or an
or Graduate Diploma in English
qualification.
Graduate Diploma in English Studies
years part-time*
requires:
(a) a bachelors degree with a major in
English Literature and a minimum
60% average calculated over the
qualification; or
Certificate in English Studies with a
Graduate Cerificate in English Studies
Graduate Certificate in English Studies
requires:
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for international
students
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ENGL6100 Approaches to
Literary History
How do literary texts relate to history?
When we divide time into different periods
(Renaissance Romantic Modernist etc.)
what are the implications for interpretation?
Focusing on one or two literary periods,
this core unit for the Master of English
Studies introduces students to historicist
literary criticism, developing skills in relating
literature to historical context. We read
key texts from the designated period(s),
conduct research into appropriate archives
(including online databases), and identify the
theoretical questions that underpin those
investigations.

other bands)
CRICOS codes
MES - 079214M
GradDipMES - 079213A
GradCertMES - 079212B
CONTACT DETAILS
Associate Professor Daniel Anlezark
T +61 2 9351 3828
E daniel.anlezark@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts
ENGL6101 Approaches to Genre

In this unit students will critically examine
significant theoretical definitions of and
debates about genre through time. They will
apply an advanced understanding of genres
(or kinds or forms) to representative and
problematic texts in order to develop a deep
appreciation of the function, limitations
and transformations of genre in literature.
The complex relationship between formal
properties, creativity and historical context
will be explored.
ENGL6102 Approaches to
Critical Reading
This unit will introduce students to a variety
of critical approaches to literature. In
addition to developing critical and theoretical
literacy, the unit aims to develop advanced
skills in identifying how and why such
strategies might be brought to bear on
reading literary texts, and to evaluate how
effective and/or appropriate such strategies
might be in specific cases. The unit also
aims to critically examine theories of the text
as a physical and conceptual object.
ENGL6103 Approaches to Global

English Literatures
Students will familiarise themselves with
critical approaches to a range of literary
works written throughout the world
in the English language, and they will
critically examine ways in which theories of
globalisation and place have come to inflect
paradigms of local and national identity.
Students will evaluate contemporary
understandings of the meaning and
significance of English literature in a new
global environment.

ENGL6113 American Romance
Romance refers to both a passion and a
textual form, and this course will focus upon
the passionate American and the forms in
which this figure appears in texts ranging
from the classic 19th century novel through
to 20th century film and music. We will
explore the Gothic and Romantic heritage
of American culture and the ways in which
this adapted to the pressures of realism and
modernisation as the American imagination
ranged from the transcendental to the
popular.
ENGL6991 Australian Literature and
the Canonical Imaginary
This unit examines a selection of Australian
works that have - or have not - achieved
the status of classics. It will explore both
theoretically and historically the processes
of literary canon formation and the economy
of literary prestige, developing techniques
of close reading while also attending to
the wider social contexts of reception and
reputation-making both nationally and
internationally.
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Areas of study
Master of health
communication
Health communication
comprises one of the
largest industry workforces
in public relations
and media, acting as
a fundamental bridge
between medical bodies,
public health authorities
and the wider public
through the media.
The Master of Health Communication

delivers core media skills to help you
become an effective communicator
across health and medicine, public
affairs, public relations, community
relations and journalism.
Our unique Health Communication
program is the most comprehensive
and specialised course of its kind in
Australia, combining the expertise of
the University of Sydneys Department
of Media and Communications with
the public health resources of the
School of Public Health. With a
cross-disciplinary and collaborative
approach to both media and health
disciplines, our program incorporates
news production, media relations,
organisational communication, and
health promotion.
As a Master of Health Communication
graduate, you will enter the profession
with a solid evidence-based education
in international health, childrens and
womens health, obesity and disease
prevention, and environmental health.
Our training also covers such topics

as campaign development, advocacy,
humanitarian and emergency health
issues, bioethics, and an understanding
of health cultures, policy and systems.
Featuring a well-regarded internship
program, you will have the chance
to attain high-level skills from work
experience while fostering professional
contacts and networks prior to
completion.
Graduates of our program have gone
on to careers in public and corporate
health communications, healthcare
public affairs, public relations,
community relations, healthcare
promotions and health journalism.
Designed to meet the needs of those
already working in, or hoping to enter
the private and public health sectors,
as well as non-government and
community organisations, our program
allows you to update and extend your
professional skills or explore new career
directions.
Master of Health Communication
of Health Communication requires:
subject area in the humanities,
social sciences or public health, or
for the Graduate Certificate
or Graduate Diploma in Health
Communication with a minimum
credit (65%) average, or an
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Graduate Diploma in Health

Communication
Duration: One year full-time or up
to three years part-time*
Graduate Certificate in Health

Communication
Admission to candidature for

the Graduate Diploma in Health
Communication requires:

Graduate Certificate in Health
Communication requires a bachelors
degree from the University of Sydney,
subject
area in the humanities, social
sciences or public health, or an
equivalent qualification. Relevant
subject area in the humanities,
social sciences or public health, or recent professional qualifications
and experience of at least 3 years
duration may be assessed as suitable
for
admission by the Dean under the
for the Graduate Certificate in
provision
for exceptional circumstances
Health Communication with a
outlined
in
the Coursework Rule.

MECO6900 News Writing
This core unit introduces students to
news writing skills required by print media,
including the elements of journalistic style,
the structure of news and feature articles,
interviewing, researching, news gathering
and editing skills. The unit of study focuses
on journalistic news writing but will also be
useful to anyone seeking to work in fields
that require professional communication
skills, such as public relations and
communication management, or corporate
roles that require strong writing ability.
MECO6901 Dealing with the Media
Dealing with the Media combines
theoretical and practical perspectives
on public communication campaigns. It
offers students the opportunity to design,
implement and evaluate a communication
campaign of public interest and to pitch it to
specific media. It examines the relationships
that exist between all stakeholder groups in
the public communication campaign process
including client, public relations practitioner,
journalist and citizen.
Degree information
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for your course:
for international
students
How to Apply
for your course:
MECO6919 Health Communication

This unit introduces key concepts in health
communication. Students will explore
micro- and macro-level theories of health
(behaviour) communication that inform
the design and implementation of health
communication campaigns, planned and
unplanned effects of communication
campaigns, and the evaluation of such
campaigns. It aims to give students a
critical and practical understanding of
theory and research concerning the role of
communication in health promotion efforts.
MECO6927 Organisational
Communication
This unit of study introduces key concepts in
organisational communication. Students will
explore various structures of organisations
and how those structures affect the flow
of communication within workplaces. Upon
the completion of the unit, students will
develop their understanding of key concepts
in organisational communication and apply
them to analyse communication problems
in organisations. Students will also be able
to offer well-grounded criticism on selected
organisational issues.
Dr Fiona Giles
T +61 2 9036 6272
E fiona.giles@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts


IBT 100 (min 23 in writing and 22 in
all other bands)
CRICOS codes
MHealthComm - 063948D
GradDipHealthComm - 063949C
GradCertHealthComm - 063950K
Contact details
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Areas of study
Master of
human rights
The human rights course offers
candidates a firm foundation in human
rights law and policy and, through a
series of core units, provides a practical
understanding of how human rights
operate in different political, economic,
social and environmental contexts.
You will build knowledge and skills in
human rights across a wide range of
disciplinary fields including sociology
and social policy, political science,
political economy, philosophy, history
and human geography.
Emphasising the practice of human
rights, our course equips you to skilfully
and effectively use human rights tools
and language, in order to achieve
tangible changes in the real world.
This practical dimension includes the
opportunity to undertake an internship
within an Australian or international
human rights organisation. The
course will also provide you with the
opportunity to undertake independent
scholarly research on current human
rights issues, and the skills to put
your academic understanding to use
in real situations. While our degree
has a global focus, it also capitalises
on Australias geo-political location,
offering a unique perspective on the
Asia-Pacific region.
Given the growing salience of human
rights in politics, law, social movements
and business, graduates can expect to
find employment in dedicated human
rights governmental, intergovernmental
and non-governmental organisations,
where a human rights specialisation is
required. Students with a background
in journalism, education and other
professions will also be strongly
positioned to return to their principal
fields with a high level of valuable
specialist skills.
Master of Human Rights
Master of Human Rights requires:
credit (65%) average, including a
(b) a Bachelor of Laws degree with a
(c) completion of the Graduate Diploma
or Graduate Certificate in Human
Rights with a minimum credit
qualification.
Graduate Diploma in Human Rights
requires:
credit (60%) average, including a
(c) completion of the Graduate
Certificate in Human Rights with a
Graduate Certificate in Human Rights
requires:
(a) a bachelors degreewith a major
in a relevant subject area in the
humanities or social sciences, or an
(b) a Bachelor of Laws degree, or an

(c) evidence of a minimum of three
years recent, relevant, professional
experience in the field deemed by
the Dean to be equivalent to the
academic admission requirements.
Degree information
How to Apply
for your course:
for international
students
How to Apply
for your course:
all other bands)
CRICOS codes
MHR - 060614F
GradDipHR - 060615E
GradCertHR - 060616D
Contact details
Dr Dinesh Wadiwel
T +61 2 9351 4811
E dinesh.wadiwel@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts
The Master of Human Rights

has allowed me to specialise in
something I am truly passionate
about. It has given me the
opportunity to meet other likeminded students and staff and
engage in a fantastic internship
program combining the
theoretical component
of my course with key laura nicholson
master of human
field experience.
rights

HRTD6901 Human Rights: Norms and
Mechanisms 1
This unit provides a foundational
understanding of the content and
philosophical justifications of human rights
norms. Philosophical, historical and positivist
perspectives will be brought together in
this unit to allow students to grasp the
content of human rights and the justification
for norms that become law and to think
about how to develop other justifications in
different cultural and social contexts. Using a
case study method it will cover institutional
protection mechanisms, including UN treaty
and charter bodies.
HRTD6903 Dynamics of Human Rights
Violations
Using a case study approach, this unit
helps students to analyse the causes
and sustaining dynamics of human rights
violations along a number of dimensions;
cultural, economic, organisational, social and
political. Students will then acquire analytic
and practical capacities and skills to assess

the merits and feasibility of different types
of interventions and design intervention
strategies. It considers the impact of
different types of interventions and the
processes available for assessing the human
rights impact of other laws, policies or
developments.

HSTY7001 The History of Human Rights
What are Human Rights? This unit surveys
the historiography of human rights to ask
whether it is a product of a European past,
particularly the Enlightenment. How did
European human rights activists reconcile
these rights with colonialism and slavery?
How is the history of human rights related
to humanitarianism and liberalism? The
unit investigates human rights not only as
theories embodied in texts, but as practices
embedded in specific historical contexts.
It will work toward a genealogy of human
rights.
GEOS5501 Human Rights and the

Environment
The global community is faced with the
collision between obligations to protect
human rights and the environment.
Environmental degradation is on the
increase while, simultaneously, we are
witnessing a growing demand to meet
human rights obligations. Both these
phenomena necessitate a re-think of the
human/environment nexus. This unit of
study addresses the diverse and complex
interaction between human rights and
the environment. We examine whether
human rights can be secured in degraded
or polluted environments. We consider
whether the aims of human rights and
environmental protection complement or
contradict one another. The course deals
with human rights and the environment
through a series of lectures and seminars.
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Areas of study
Master of human rights

AND democratisation
(asia pacific)
The Master of Human Rights and
Democratisation (Asia Pacific) is a
unique degree that is partially funded
by the European Union and is part of a
network of universities across the world
that offer the most advanced human
rights education programs at the
postgraduate level.
Students will be able to utilise our

strong industry links in countries all
over the Asia Pacific for internship and
job opportunities. Past internships have
included organisations that work with
migrants, children, battered women,
refugees, sex workers and legal aid
advocates.

Democratisation (Asia Pacific) is a
unique degree taught across five
Universities that provides students
with the opportunity to deepen their
knowledge and skills in this field.
With a diverse student body that comes

from all over the world, the Master of
Human Rights and Democratisation
(Asia Pacific) has a truly international
feel that is impossible to replicate. There
are at least 20 full scholarships offered
to students from the Asia Pacific region.
Our degree offers students from all

across the Asia Pacific region and the
world the opportunity to study the
legal, sociological, philosophical and
political contexts that undergird and
drive human rights and democratisation
challenges globally. The program
combines rigorous academic
knowledge, skills training and an
on-the-ground insights into what it
means to be a human rights advocate
from government, NGO, and private
sector perspectives. Coursework
is supplemented by field trips and
workshops on a variety of human rights
related topics.
Drawing upon, linking and developing
existing programs in the region,
students begin the course at the
University of Sydney and spend the
regional semester at one of three
partner universities: Gadjah Mada
University (Indonesia), Kathmandu
School of Law (Nepal) and the
University of Colombo (Sri Lanka). In
the regional semester, students choose
to complete either a dissertation or an
internship.
Master of Human Rights and
Duration: 12-18 months full-time*
Available places will be offered to
qualified applicants based on merit,
according to the following admissions
criteria. In exceptional circumstances
the Dean may admit applicants without
these qualifications but whose evidence
of experience and achievement is
deemed by the Dean to be equivalent.
Master of Human Rights and
Democratisation (Asia Pacific) requires:
DEGREE INFORMATION
FOR DOMESTIC and
international STUDENTS
2014 Application Closing Date
Visit the Master of Human Rights
and Democratisation (Asia Pacific)
website for application closing dates
for scholarship and non-scholarship
applicants: sydney.edu.au/arts/
human_rights_democratisation
Mid-Year entry only.
How to Apply
is delivered by a consortium of
Universities across the Asia Pacific
region. As such the application
process for Domestic and
International Students has several
stages.
All candidates must complete a
Supplementary Application form,
in addition to the regular application
processes required by the Faculty of
Arts and Social Sciences.
Candidates wishing to apply for a
position in the program should check
the MHRD website for more specific
information about the application
process at the following URL:
sydney.edu.au/arts/human_rights_
democratisation
Scholarship information will be made
available on the MHRD website in
late September (see link above).
all other bands)
CRICOS codes
MHRD (Asia Pacific) - 068775B
CONTACT DETAILS
Associate Professor Nicola Piper
T +61 2 9351 4684
E nicola.piper@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts
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HRTD6901 Human Rights: Norms
and Mechanisms 1
This unit provides a foundational
understanding of the content and
philosophical justifications of human
rights norms. Philosophical, historical and
positivist perspectives will be brought
together in this unit to allow students to
grasp the content of human rights and the
justification for norms that become law
and to think about how to develop other
justifications in different cultural and social
contexts. Using a case study method it will
cover institutional protection mechanisms,
including UN treaty and charter bodies.
HRTD6904 Democratisation:
Theory and Practices
The unit exposes students to different
theories of democracy/democratisation,
raising issues of equality, justice, citizenship
and popular sovereignty. Students learn
about institutions and systems needed to
maintain democracies such as the rule of
law, constitutionalism, independence of the
judiciary, accountability, impunity, electoral
systems, and the role of civil society. The
unit explores the relationship between
human rights and democratisation and
explores human rights and democratisation
in different economic, social and cultural
contexts, including times of emergencies
and armed conflict.
HRTD6902 Human Rights/

Democratisation Research
provides students with the ability to
understand and judiciously utilise a range
of research methods relevant to human
rights and democratisation, with a particular
focus on fieldwork and interviewing. It
provides students with information
literacy with respect to key sources of
information in these fields. It also focuses
on the production of effective research for
advocacy purposes. All students will produce
a research proposal that can be utilised in
further study.
HRTD6905 Human Rights and

Democratisation Intensive
This intensive unit will bring students
together with human rights and
democratisation practitioners from the
Asia Pacific region and beyond to provide
a focused engagement with issues of
critical concern. Topics for the intensive will
change annually subject to contemporary
trends. The unit emphasises the translation
of theory to practice and asks students to
engage with the practicalities of application
and importance of context. Examples of
topics are: national human rights institutions,
migrations and refugees and development.
HRTD6903 Dynamics of Human Rights

Violations
helps students to analyse the causes
and sustaining dynamics of human rights
violations along a number of dimensions;
cultural, economic, organisational, social and
political. Students will then acquire analytic
and practical capacities and skills to assess
the merits and feasibility of different types
of interventions and design intervention
strategies. It considers the impact of
different types of interventions and the
processes available for assessing the human
rights impact of other laws, policies or
developments.
partner core UNITS

OF STUDY:
HRTD6907 Human Rights Norms and
Mechanisms 2
This unit examines regional protection
mechanisms and how they can be used
to defend and promote human rights. It
explores more traditional approaches
designed to protect civil and political rights
and new developments seeking to ensure
that States fulfil their obligations vis a vis
economic and social rights. It considers
different models for translating international
law into domestic law and policy and for
mainstreaming human rights into various
areas of judicial decision-making and policy.
This unit is delivered at one of the partner
institutions.
HRTD6908 Critical and Emerging

Regional Issues
This unit examines a range of critical issues
of concern in the region and areas where
there is particular contestation over human
rights and democracy. Issues examined
may include: development, human rights
and the environment, migration, trafficking,
gender and human rights and the rights of
indigenous peoples. Themes may include
cultural difference and the challenges of
promoting human rights in societies where
the rule of law, freedom of the press and
civil society may not be strongly developed.
This unit is delivered at one of the partner
institutions.
Elective UNITs OF STUDY:

Students have the opportunity to
undertake an internship or a dissertation
for their elective pathway. The units of
study are:
HRTD6910 Internship
HRTD6912 Internship
Research Report
HRTD6909 Dissertation Part 1
HRTD6912 Dissertation Part 2
The information above has been produced with the

financial assistance of the European Union. The
contents of this brochure are the sole responsibility
of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, at the
University of Sydney and can in no way be taken to
reflect the views of the European Union.
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Areas of study
master of
international relations
new in 2014
Master of International Relations
requires:
(a) a bachelors degree with a credit
(65%) average calculated over the
qualification; or
or Graduate Diploma in International
Relations with a minimum credit
qualification.
The discipline of international relations
is dedicated to the study of relations
among states and between states and
non-state actors. The field covers the
history, current nature, and possible
evolution of the international system.
International relations applies a diverse
set of theories to help understand
and address the worlds most
pressing challenges: war and peace;
social and economic justice; poverty,
development, and environmental
sustainability. International relations
brings together poilitical, economic,
social, security, and cultural dimensions
in the study of international affairs.
The new Master of International
Relations is an intellectually rigorous
Masters program that is embedded
within the discipline of international
relations while enabling students to
select areas of specialisation based
upon their interests and professional
goals.
The course encourages students
to relate theoretical concepts they
learn to specific, relevant world
issues and challenges in international
affairs today. Students will graduate
from the University with specialist

knowledge and an understanding
of major developments and issues
in specific fields in international
relations, particularly in the
realms of international security,
international organisations, foreign
policy, international economy, and
globalisation. Graduates will be trained
to conduct independent scholarly
research in international relations
through a combination of in-class study,
and personal research projects under
the supervision of an academic staff
member. The course features a strong
emphasis upon teaching students core
concepts of international relations
theory, reaching back into classical
philosophy while employing cuttingedge approaches in critical theory.
Students enrolled in the Master of
International Relations will also be able
to draw on a range of electives in the
languages to enhance their cultural
skills and also from a range of social
science and humanities areas including
Asian studies, history, philosophy, law,
economics, political economy and
sociology.
Graduate Diploma in International

Relations
Relations requires:
minimum 60% average calculated
over the whole degree, or an
Certificate in International
qualification.
Relations
Graduate Certificate in International
Relations requires a bachelors degree
from the University of Sydney, or an
37
Degree information
How to Apply
for international
students
How to Apply
all other bands)
CRICOS codes
MIR - 079205A
GradDipIR - 079204B
GradCertIR - 079203C
Contact details
Dr James Reilly
T +61 2 9036 9329
E james.reilly@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts

GOVT6137 Forces of Change in
International Relations
This unit introduces students to some
of the most important contemporary
structural changes in the global political
economy and power structure with special
attention to non-state actors (including
corporate ones) and global civil society. The
unit begins with an outline of the dominant
modes of thinking about international
political and economic relations, surveys
some of the main theoretical schools, and
then examines global politics and political
economy in terms of those events and
forces that have been or are capable of
precipitating major change. The historical
focus will be principally on the role of war
(including the so-called War on Terror),
globalisation, power shifts and ideological
innovation (including American unilateralism
and Islamic fundamentalism) in the post
Cold War period. The new agenda of
international politics will be explored in
a theoretical perspective - including the
climate change emergency and the issue of
effective global governance; the struggle
for global social and economic justice; and
the global prospects of democracy. The unit
is designed as an advanced introduction to
international relations for students pursuing
postgraduate studies.
GOVT6147 Foundations of
Why do states behave the way they do?
Using a historical perspective, this unit
explores the ways in which the different
theories of international relations account
for what shapes the international system
- who are its main actors and what are
its determining forces and structures?
It examines both how these theories
have vied with one another within interparadigm debates and how they developed
in relation to specific historical events.
These theories include realism, idealism,
neorealism, neoliberal institutionalism,
Marxism, the English school, constructivism,
poststructuralism, feminism, and
post-colonial approaches. While no prior

study of international relations is required,
a willingness to engage with theoretical
thinking and grapple with complex questions
of ontology and epistemology is essential.
sample UNITS OF STUDY:

CISS6002 Strategy and Security
in the Asia-Pacific
This unit focuses on the strategic
dynamics of the Asia-Pacific region
and the security challenges it faces. It
combines a grounding in International
Relations theory, and concepts of strategy
and security, with a series of dedicated
country profiles. Issues such as great power
rivalry, nuclear proliferation, terrorism,
piracy, and environmental degradation
are all considered. The overall objective
of the unit is to engage with issues and
arguments about strategy and security
that relate specifically to the Asia-Pacific
region. Teaching and learning take place
via a combination of lectures, student-led
seminars, and independent research.
GOVT6304 Development and
World Politics
This unit will examine critical perspectives
on international development. It will explore
key questions concerning development,
including: Have efforts to reduce poverty
been effective? What are the various
meanings associated with development
concepts like building capacity and
empowerment? Is there any consensus
about what development is and how to do
it? The unit will include an analysis of how
much has been learned about development
over the last fifty years. Finally, the unit will
consider what role individuals might take.
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Areas of study
Master of
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
The Master of International Security
degree is designed to provide students
with the knowledge and skills relevant
to understanding both traditional and
emerging security challenges, drawing
on a wide range of disciplinary fields
including defence, international
relations, strategic studies, political
science, economics, environmental
studies, law, business, public health,
biology, and demography.
business, risk management, journalism,

humanitarian and non-governmental
organisations.
Master of International Security
Duration: 12 months full-time or two
years part-time*
of International Security requires:
or equivalent at an institution
approved by the Faculty and graded
at a standard acceptable to the
Faculty; and/or where applicable:
Faculty;
requirements; and
specified by the Faculty.
Security
Duration: One year full-time or 1.5
years part-time*
The degree provides a solid grounding

in the foundational concepts and
methods in the study of international
security. Students also engage with a
wide range of complex and frequently
interconnected issues ranging from
the causes and consequences of war
between states, to ethnic, religious and
ideological conflicts, as well as threats
to human security and the stability of
states from environmental degradation,
infectious diseases, climate change,
nuclear proliferation, and the activities
of non-state actors. Students also have
the opportunity to take classes from
across the departments offerings in
international relations, public policy, and Applicants without a credit average
may be offered admission to the
Australian politics.
Graduate
Diploma.
The Master of International Security
studies has a research-driven teaching
approach. It adds a practical focus to
its units by encouraging students to
apply theories to real world situations
and current policy debates. Our staff
are actively engaged with the policy
community and regularly undertake
field research within the region and
elsewhere internationally.
As a graduate of this degree, you will
be equipped with professional and
specialist skills that will strategically
position you in the employment
market. Career opportunities exist in
the fields of government, diplomacy,
development, defence, intelligence,

Security
Applicants without a credit average
may be offered admission to the
Graduate Certificate. If students gain
a credit average during the Certificate
they may then upgrade to the Master
of International Security.
DEGREE INFORMATION
How to Apply
for your course:
FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
How to Apply
for your course:
all other bands)
CRICOS codes
MIntSec - 061187A
GradDipIntSec - 061188M
GradCertIntSec - 061189K
CONTACT DETAILS
Dr James Reilly
T +61 2 9036 9329
sydney.edu.au/arts

CISS6001 New Security Challenges
This unit considers the evolving nature of
security in the context of global politics.
It focuses on non-military challenges
to security while acknowledging the
relationships between these and traditional
security concerns. Among the topics
considered are: international law and
security; the privatisation of security;
economics and security; energy resources;
environmental degradation; the burden of
infectious diseases; population dynamics;
gender and age perspectives on security;
the dilemmas of fragile and failing states;
transnational organised crime; and new
modes of warfare. The overall objective
arguments that challenge how security
is traditionally understood. Teaching and
learning take place via a combination of
lectures, student-led seminars, independent
research, debates and case studies.
CISS6002 Strategy & Security in the
Asia-Pacific
This unit focuses on the strategic
dynamics of the Asia-Pacific region
and the security challenges it faces. It
combines a grounding in International
Relations theory, and concepts of strategy
and security, with a series of dedicated
country profiles. Issues such as great power
rivalry, nuclear proliferation, terrorism,
piracy, and environmental degradation
are all considered. The overall objective
arguments about strategy and security
that relate specifically to the Asia-Pacific
region. Teaching and learning take place
via a combination of lectures, student-led
seminars, and independent research.
CISS6006 Statebuilding and Fragile States

This unit examines the characteristics
of so-called fragile and failed states, and
the nature of donor and international
community engagement with these states.
It will explore the international communitys
gradual acceptance of the norms of
humanitarian intervention and post-conflict
reconstruction to assist civilians affected
by civil war, insurgencies, state repression,
institutional weakness and state collapse.
The unit will expand upon the theoretical
literature with evidence from case studies
on Africa, the Middle East, South/Central
Asia and the Asia-Pacific.
management for humanitarian aid missions

has taken a place in the spotlight and is
more and more recognised as one of the
core components of all successful relief
efforts. Unstable security environments, long
and fragile supply lines, time constraints
and access restrictions often add to the
pressure on logistics managers to deliver
aid where it is most needed. This unit
offers an introduction into the complex and
challenging world of logistics in humanitarian
aid projects by case-studies of real
emergencies, group exercises and discussion
of mission parameters based on experience
from the field.
GOVT6116 International Organisations

This unit aims to introduce students to how
states and other actors in the international
arena cooperate to build institutions as
a response to common problems. After
completing the unit students should be
able to analyse contemporary international
organisations to see how they work, whose
interests they serve, and to what degree
they attenuate or enhance the power of
sovereign states.
USSC6907 American Exceptionalism

This unit examines the motivation and
meaning behind the claim that the United
States of America is an exception nation.
What exactly is an exceptional nation? Is
the US exceptional or just different? How
has the idea of exceptionalism evolved
throughout American history? What are
the implications or consequences of
exceptionalism? To what extent and in
what ways has the idea of exceptionalism
shaped US history and influences Americas
relationship with the rest of the world?.
sample units of study:

TPTM6390 Logistics in Humanitarian
Aid Projects
Logistics in humanitarian aid projects has
long been an overlooked factor in the
efficient and effective delivery of help
to victims of war, natural disasters and
epidemics. With increased media coverage
and the rise of the CNN-factor of
humanitarian assistance to countries such
as Sudan, Congo, Haiti, Afghanistan and
Iraq, professional logistics and supply chain

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Areas of study
Master of
International Studies
The Master of International Studies
is designed to equip students
with analytical and critical skills
for understanding contemporary
international politics, and prepare
students for entry into a wide
range of professions in international
affairs. The course responds to
contemporary developments that
affect the governance of societies
across the globe, from terrorism to
public sector reform. The course
covers a wide variety of areas that
include the study of globalisation,
development, democracies, processes
of state formation, international
organisations, theories of International
Relations (IR), international political
economy, international security, global
environmental politics, Asia Pacific and
Northeast Asian Politics.
Graduates of this course have
built successful careers within
the Australian diplomatic corps,
international organisations, media,
consulting firms and the public
service. The degree offers a wide
variety of units of study that bring
you an in-depth understanding of the
forces and institutions that shape
the relations between states and
the governance of societies across
the globe. Undertaking a Master of
International Studies at the University
of Sydney will give you access to
world-class experts in a broad politics
and international relations field.
Master of International Studies
Master of International Studies requires:
(a) a bachelors degree with a credit
(65%) average from the University
qualification;
Certificate or Graduate Diploma
in International Studies with a
Graduate Diploma in
Studies requires:
Certificate in International
qualification.

Some of the key and dynamic areas
that you may focus on include the
study of globalisation, international
from the University of Sydney, or an
political economy, international security,
human rights, global environmental
politics, Asia Pacific and northeast
Asian politics, and international
relations theory.
See also Public Policy (p52).
DEGREE INFORMATION
How to Apply
for your course:
FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
How to Apply
for your course:
IBT 100 (min 23 in Writing and
22 in all other bands)
CRICOS codes
MIntS - 006436A
GradDipIntStud - 006435B
GradCertIntStud - 023937E
CONTACT DETAILS
Dr James Reilly
T +61 2 9036 9329
sydney.edu.au/arts
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GOVT6116 International Organisations
This unit aims to introduce students to how
states and other actors in the international
arena cooperate to build institutions as
a response to common problems. After
completing the unit students should be
able to analyse contemporary international
organisations to see how they work, whose
interests they serve, and to what degree
they attenuate or enhance the power of
sovereign states.
GOVT6119 International Security
This unit reviews developments in
international security since before World
War l, to recent events like September 11
and its aftermath. The principal focus is on
developments since the end of the Cold War
and the collapse of Communism. The unit
takes account of traditional notions about
the causes of war and the conditions of
peace, as well as changes in the structure
and process of contemporary international
relations.
GOVT6123 Globalisation and Governance
It is widely believed that we are entering
a new era in which the transborder flows
of capital, goods, ideas, and people are
rapidly transforming human society.
Globalisation, many claim, threatens the
autonomy of nation-states and erodes the
power of national governments to provide
social protection and promote the nations
economic prosperity. This unit examines
not only the causes and mechanisms of
this process, but also assesses its social,
economic, and political impacts. The views
of radicals, transformationalists, skeptics,
and institutionalists are compared and
criticised. While globalisation is often viewed
as a singular process, trending towards a
global society, this unit offers a distinctive
approach. Globalisation has uneven and
highly differentiated impacts, whether
harmful or beneficial, and this unevenness
is closely associated with the nature of
institutions of governance, at both the
domestic and international levels.
GOVT6137 Forces of Change in

This unit introduces students to some of the
most important contemporary structural
changes in the global political economy and
power structure with special attention to
non-state actors (including corporate ones)
and global civil society. The unit begins
with an outline of the dominant modes of
thinking about international political and
economic relations, surveys some of the
main theoretical schools and then examines
global politics and political economy in terms
of those events and forces that have been
or are capable of precipitating major change.
The historical focus will be principally on
the role of war (including the so-called War
on Terror), globalisation, power shifts and
ideological innovation (including American
unilateralism and Islamic fundamentalism) in
the post Cold War period. The new agenda
of international politics will be explored in
a theoretical perspective - including the
climate change emergency and the issue of
effective global governance; the struggle
for global social and economic justice, and
the global prospects of democracy. The unit
is designed as an advanced introduction to
international relations for students pursuing
postgraduate studies.
GOVT6147 Foundations of International
Relations
Why do states behave the way they do?
Using a historical perspective, this unit
explores the ways in which the different
theories of international relations account for
what shapes the international system - who
are its main actors, what are its determining
forces and structures. It examines both
how these theories have vied with one
another within inter-paradigm debates and
how they developed in relation to specific
historical events. These theories include
realism, idealism, neorealism, neoliberal
institutionalism, Marxism, the English school,
constructivism, poststructuralism, feminism,
post-colonial approaches. While no prior
study of international relations is required,
a willingness to engage with theoretical
thinking and grapple with complex questions
of ontology and epistemology is essential.

CISS6018 Nuclear Arms Control and
Non-proliferation
This unit introduces students to the basic
knowledge of the issues, challenges, and
policies related to nuclear arms control and
non-proliferation. The principal objective
is to give students a better understanding
of the politics of arms control and nonproliferation and help them develop the
analytical skills for undertaking policyrelevant research and the ability to develop
policy recommendations. The unit is also
designed to examine proliferation problems
and the ways that arms control can
contribute to national and regional security.
GOVT6108 Democracy and Development
in SE Asia
Southeast Asias economic experiences and
socio-political challenges will be examined
within a historical and comparative context
in order to better appreciate the economic
continuities, understand the major sociopolitical dilemmas and changing patterns
of development. Themes such as the
significance of colonialism on post-colonial
economies and polities, role of the state in
the national and global economy, causes
of the regions high-speed growth in the
1980s and 1990s, subsequent economic
downturn and future prospects, changing
complexion of foreign investment,
significance and operational dynamics of
the Overseas Chinese Business Networks,
salience of socio-economic and ethnic
tensions, contradictions associated with
the promotion of open economies within
authoritarian political structures, the
relationship between economic and political
corruption, prominence of political Islam, rise
of civil society actors, implications of the
national and regional reserve army of labour,
efficacy of the Association of Southeast
Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the regions
economic and security links with Northeast
Asia will be analysed.
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Areas of study
Master of
Media Practice
Amid the media industrys
unprecedented state of
flux, media practitioners
are increasingly expected
to operate across
platforms, generating
content for increasingly
fragmented and global
audiences.
The Master of Media Practice degree

prepares you for entry into this
dynamic industry through core units in
media writing, media liaison, broadcast
and online journalism, ethical and legal
issues in the media, and international
media practice.
Offering a rare mix of media
production, media relations, cultural
studies and digital cultures units of
study, our program will train you with
the knowledge, understanding and
expertise to become an innovator in
rapidly transforming media industries.
Our graduates are equipped with
multi-purpose and highly developed
skills in written and spoken
communication, as well as production
capabilities in print, broadcast and
online media. You will also develop a
sophisticated understanding of media
industries, audiences and global media
environments and have the opportunity
to develop an understanding of digital
cultures, internet governance and new
media publishing.
The Master of Media Practice is aimed
at students who wish to embark upon,
or already occupy, career positions in
media or in other organisations where
an in-depth understanding of media

and communications industry practices
would enhance their professional
prospects.
Graduate Certificate or Graduate

Diploma in Media Practice with a
Career readiness is offered for

all aspects of journalism and
communications, particularly content
production for print, radio, television,
online and convergent media. With a
well-regarded internship program and
a valuable alumni social network, you
will leave this program with both the
skills and professional connections that
count towards building your media
career.
Graduate Diploma in Media Practice

requires:

credit (60%) average, from
See also Health Communication (p30),
Certificate in Media Practice with
Publishing (p54), Strategic Public
a minimum credit (65%) average, or
Relations (p56).
Master of Media Practice
Graduate Certificate in Media Practice


Master of Media Practice requires:

requires:

University of Sydney, or
(b) completion of the embedded

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DEGREE INFORMATION
How to Apply
FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
How to Apply
CRICOS codes
MMP - 045005A
GradDipMediaPrac - 045006M
GradCertMediaPrac - 045009G
CONTACT DETAILS
Dr Fiona Giles
T +61 2 9036 6272
sydney.edu.au/arts

MECO6900 News Writing
This core unit introduces students to the
news writing skills required by print media,
including the elements of journalistic style,
the structure of news and feature articles,
interviewing, researching, news gathering
and editing skills. The unit of study focuses
on journalistic news writing but will also be
useful to anyone seeking to work in fields
that require professional communication
skills, such as public relations and
communication management, or corporate
roles that require strong writing abilities.
MECO6901 Dealing with the Media
Dealing with the Media combines
theoretical and practical perspectives
on public communication campaigns. It
offers students the opportunity to design,
implement and evaluate a communication
campaign of public interest and to pitch it to
specific media. It examines the relationships
that exist between all stakeholder groups in
the public communication campaign process
including client, public relations practitioner,
journalist and citizen.
MECO6902 Legal and Ethical Issues
in Media Practice
MECO6902 will introduce students to key
legal and ethical issues relevant to journalism
and the professional fields of public
communication. Students will be given an
introductory survey of the main ethical
theories in Western thought to establish a
framework within which to examine specific
ethical issues that relate to media systems.
They will also be introduced to the structure
of Australias legal system in comparison
with other legal systems, and explore
selected law, regulation and policy issues.
MECO6926 International Media Practice
the theory and practice of international
media. It considers variation among
international media practice by studying
media institutions, occupations, contents
and audiences across the world, including

China, India, USA, Europe, Africa, Australia
and the Middle-East. Students will have the
opportunity to deepen their understanding
of international media practice and to
develop knowledge and skills that will assist
them in facing the challenges of the global
media work environment.

MECO6915 Writing Features:
Narrative Journalism
This unit teaches students the basic
principles of short-form narrative or
literary journalism (sometimes known
as creative non-fiction) suitable for
publication in magazines, websites and
newspaper supplements. Genres covered
include the profile, the essay, travel,
memoir, investigative journalism, cultural
commentary and behind-the-news stories.
Skills in pitching story ideas, interviewing,
research, structure and style will be covered
in workshop-based classes, providing
opportunities to critique work and become
familiar with editing processes prior to
submission of assignments.
MECO6925 Online Journalism
This unit introduces students to reporting
for online news and information services,
with a focus on web and mobile delivery. It
is a practical unit involving writing exercises
in different genres, including news, feature
and opinion pieces. Students will also
examine theoretical issues in convergent
media publishing and be encouraged to
develop basic skills in text, image and
audio-visual production for the web. They
will be encouraged to publish to a range of
participatory journalism publications.
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Areas of study
Master of Museum
and heritage studies
new in 2014
The new Master of Museum and
Heritage Studies degree is designed
to equip graduates with professional
knowledge and practical experience
consistent with pathways to
employment in museums and the
growing area of local and global
heritage. Now is an especially
important time for research, teaching
and debate within the discipline, as
the museums and heritage industries
are in a period of dynamic change
and growth around the world. For
students considering further study
and an academic career, there is also a
pathway to further research in a higher
degree such as a PhD.
The program explores collections,
cultural processes and strategies
that societies use to conserve,
communicate and engage with
museums and heritage, both tangible
(for example, artefacts, buildings,
landscapes and monuments) and
intangible (for example, memories,
cultural practices, crafts, drama, songs
and skills). It examines how objects
and heritage places are contested,
managed and conserved both in
the past and today. The program
is concerned with the material
objects, cultural practices, events and
performances through which meaning
is constructed in museums and at
heritage sites. It is interested in how
the public engages with museums and
heritage, including sites of trauma,
commemoration and memorialisation,
and how museums and heritage sites
have become important components
of economic and urban development
strategies in many cities and regions
around the world.
The learning experience of students in
the Master of Museum and Heritage
Studies is enriched by access to the
wealth of resources offered by the
University museum collections and
their curatorial staff. The University
Graduate Diploma in Museum and

also has strong academic and
Heritage Studies
professional ties with a number of
major institutions in Australia, including Duration: One year full-time or up to
the Art Gallery of New South Wales,
the Australian Museum, the Australian
National Maritime Museum, the
Graduate Diploma in Museum and
National Gallery of Australia, the
Heritage Studies requires:
National Museum of Australia, the New
South Wales Office of Environment and (a) a bachelors degree with a major
Anthropology, Archaeology, Art
Heritage, the Powerhouse Museum
and Sydney Living Museums.
In addition, the program fosters
strong connections with academic
or other major with equivalent
and professional networks such as the
skills and knowledge base; and a
International Council of Museums and
minimum 60% average calculated
Museums Australia.
Master of Museum and
Heritage Studies
Master of Museum and Heritage
Studies requires:
(a) bachelors degree with a major in
either Anthropology, Archaeology,
Art History, Cultural Geography,
Cultural Studies, Education, English,
Gender Studies, History, Indigenous
Studies or other major with
equivalent skills and knowledge
base; and a minimum credit (65%)
average calculated over the
qualification; or
or Graduate Diploma in Museum
and Heritage Studies with a

Certificate in Museum and Heritage
qualification.
Graduate Certificate in Museum and
Heritage Studies
Graduate Certificate in Museum and
Heritage Studies requires:
(a) A bachelors degree or higher award
from the University of Sydney or
equivalent qualification. Relevant,
recent professional qualifications
and experience may be assessed as
suitable for admission by the Dean
of the Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences under the provision for
exceptional circumstances outlined
in the Coursework Rule.
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DEGREE INFORMATION
How to Apply
FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
How to Apply
CRICOS codes
MMHS - 079208J
GradDipMHS - 079207K
GradCertMHS - 079206M
CONTACT DETAILS
Dr Annie Clarke
T +61 2 9036 9499
E annie.clarke@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts

MHST6901 Museum and Heritage:
History and Theory
The historical, cultural and social roles of
museums, heritage places and collections
are the focus of contemporary debate. This
unit examines the relationships between
the production of cultural material, its
management and display, and audiences
to understand museum and heritage sites
as places of knowledge, politics and power.
Current critical and theoretical perspectives
incorporate ideas about the production,
consumption, contestation and conservation
of intangible values, identities, memories,
cultural practices and different knowledge
systems.
MHST6904 Museum and Heritage:

Objects and Places
Objects and heritage places (such as
indigenous sites, historical buildings,
parks, gardens, ruins, archaeological sites,
memorials, and cultural landscapes) can be
studied from a range of multi-disciplinary
approaches. In this unit students are
introduced to different theoretical and
methodological frameworks used in object
and place analysis. Changing ideas about the
roles and meanings of objects and places
from historical, contemporary and crosscultural perspectives will be introduced.
Practical work and case studies will used to
examine these issues.
SAMPLE UNIT OF STUDY:
MHST6902 Museums and Heritage:

Engaging Audiences
Presenting collections, objects and places
to the public is a major focus for museums,
galleries and heritage organisations. The
development of interpretation strategies
and public programs to engage, educate
and entertain audiences are regarded
as key to the long-term viability of
cultural institutions. This unit examines
the theories and practices of museum
education, heritage interpretation, audience
research, communication and learning. The
development and delivery of education,
interpretation and visitor programs are
examined in case studies and through
practical work.
MUSM7030 Exhibition Development

Understanding display practices in
museums is central to the functions of
these cultural institutions. This unit of study
examines the way in which exhibitions
may function by exploring current issues
and debates associated with the practice
of exhibiting. We will consider how
different spaces inform the interpretation
of the cultural material and information
displayed. In particular, we will examine
the issue of representation as it relates to
the museum context. This unit of study
will provide students with an overview of
the intellectual discourses and practical
knowledge used to analyse, conceptualise,
propose and develop exhibitions.
MHST6903 Managing Collections and

Heritage Sites
How museum collections and heritage
places are managed and listed is a core
function of cultural institutions. From global
contexts, such as World Heritage, to national,
regional and local museum collections and
heritage lists, understanding how objects
and places are documented, assessed, and
registered is important for both museum
and heritage practice. This unit introduces
students to the theories and practices
of collection and heritage management
through current issues in the development,
policy and maintenance of cultural
collections and places.

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Areas of study
Master of Peace and

Conflict Studies
Students in our Master of Peace
and Conflict Studies course come
from a wide range of backgrounds
and countries, which provides for
a rich learning environment. Our
postgraduate program at the University
of Sydney is unique in its application
of theories of peace and violence to
the transformation of conflict in both
interpersonal and political contexts.
We draw on a variety of disciplines
including psychology, sociology, history
and international relations. When
you graduate, you will be prepared
to engage with issues on a local and
global scale.
You will have the opportunity to
gain practical skills and experience
through volunteering or working with
the Centre for Peace and Conflict
Studies and associated organisation
the Sydney Peace Foundation. You
will also be encouraged to contribute
to the Centres biannual newsletter,
PeaceWrites.
DEGREE INFORMATION
Master of Peace and Conflict Studies


requires:
University of Sydney, with a major in
the humanities or social sciences; or
Peace and Conflict Studies with a
Graduate Diploma in
Peace and Conflict Studies
Graduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict
Studies requires:
Informed by the latest research,

the course focuses on developing
theoretical understanding and
practical skills that can be applied to
in the humanities or social sciences,
the increasingly diverse related work
field. Graduates can go on to enjoy
challenging and rewarding careers as
Certificate in Peace and Conflict
consultants or employees of the United
Nations, non-government organisations,
universities, private sector, government
qualification.
departments and agencies.
Many units of study are offered in
the evening or in intensive teaching
mode, making it easier for students in
Sydney who are wanting to complete
Admission
to candidature for the
the degree whilst working full-time. A
Graduate
Certificate
in Peace and
number of units are also taught online
Conflict
Studies
requires
a bachelors
each semester. Students who live
degree
in
any
area.
Relevant,
recent
and work in other countries or states
professional
qualifications
and
of Australia are able to complete the
experience may be assessed as suitable
for
admission by the Dean under the
degree via a combination of distance
provision
for exceptional circumstances
learning and intensive face-to-face
outlined in the Coursework Rule.
teaching in Sydney.
How to Apply
for your course:
DISTANCE LEARNING
MASTERS
How to Apply
To apply online, visit:
sydney.edu.au/courses/Master-ofPeace-and-Conflict-Studies
FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
How to Apply
for your course:
all other bands)
CRICOS codes
MPACS - 055331D
GradDipPACS - 055332C
GradCertPACS - 055333B
CONTACT DETAILS
Dr Wendy Lambourne
T +61 2 9036 9286
E wendy.lambourne@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts
I decided to pursue the Master

of Peace and Conflict Studies at
the University of Sydney because
it provides a cosmopolitan
environment for excellent
learning, sharing and networking
with colleagues from across the
world. The emphasis on peace
with justice is what
Godwin yidana
drew me to the
master of peace and
course.
conflict studies
core unit of study:
PACS6911 Key Issues in Peace and

Conflict Studies
This unit introduces students to theories of
peace, conflict and violence. It demonstrates
the interdisciplinary character of peace
and conflict studies and the application of
theories and methods across the spectrum
of conflict types from intrapersonal and
interpersonal, to community, inter-ethnic
and international. Students gain an
understanding of the nature of social
conflict, causes of violence, and the
meanings of peace, as well as conflict
analysis and resolution and the means of
achieving peace with justice in different
conflict settings.
PACS6914 Conflict-Resolving Media

This unit examines media representations
of conflict and their influence on the
behaviour of those involved. It introduces
creative ways for journalists, media
development workers and media activists
to apply principles of conflict resolution.
Students diagnose war journalism and
peace journalism, and analyse conflict in a
journalism context. Theories of news and
concepts of objectivity and responsibility
are critically explored. Students gain
practical skills in peace journalism and media
activism as well as devising peace journalism
interventions in conflict-affected areas.
PACS6901 United Nations,

Peace and Security
In this unit students critically examine the
role of the United Nations in promoting
international peace and security.
Contemporary and historical case studies
such as Rwanda, Iraq and East Timor are
used to analyse the UNs performance in
relation to such activities as peacemaking,
peacekeeping, peacebuilding and peace
enforcement. We assess the challenges
facing the UN in achieving its mandate
and implementing reform with a view to
attaining peace with justice.
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Areas of study
Master of
POLITICAL ECONOMY
The Master of Political Economy
exposes students to both the technical
economic debates shaping our world,
and the socioeconomic context in
which they occur. This depth of inquiry
enables a more holistic comprehension
of economic questions, from issues
of power and inequality, the forces
of globalisation and their impacts on
national economic policy settings, to
trade-offs between the free market
and broader social concerns.
Taught by the largest group of political
economists at any Australian university,
and as the only course of its kind
nationally, the Master of Political
Economy program provides unparalleled
knowledge of the important trends
underlying the global economic climate.
Master of Political Economy
Master of Political Economy requires:
major in the Social Sciences, or an
Political Economy with a minimum
credit (65%) average, or an
Graduate Diploma in Political Economy
This unique degree complements a

broad range of training and experience,
preparing graduates with the necessary
requires:
skills for careers across the business,
journalism, social, community and
public sectors.
Recognised as a leading centre for
major in the Social Sciences, or an
economic analysis and research, the
Master of Political Economy at the
University of Sydney attracts a diverse (b) completion of the Graduate
Certificate in Political Economy with
spectrum of social scientists seeking a
a minimum credit (65%) average, or
deeper knowledge of economic issues
and perspectives. This program is also
Graduate Certificate in Political
suitable for those holding existing
Economy
qualifications in economics, business
or finance wanting to understand
the social context and alternative
perspectives on economic processes.
Youll acquire a multifaceted
understanding drawn from pluralist
and at times conflicting perspectives.
Core units on research methods
of political economy are matched
with the opportunity to specialise
in particular issues, including trade
regulation, finance and economic
change, migration, human rights and
development.
Graduate Certificate in Political

Economy requires:
in the Social Sciences, or an
(b) evidence of a minimum of three
years recent, relevant, professional
experience.
DEGREE INFORMATION
How to Apply
for your course:
FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
How to Apply
for your course:
IBT 100 (min 23 in Writing and 22
in all other bands)
CRICOS codes
MPolEc - 064136K
GradDipPolEc - 064137J
GradCertPolEc - 064138G
CONTACT DETAILS
Dr Bill Dunn
T +61 2 9036 9175
E bill.dunn@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts
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ECOP6103 Strategic Debates on
Economic Change
This unit explores the processes of
socioeconomic change, and the forces
involved in bringing about such change. It
introduces several theoretical perspectives
and - using a number of contemporary
case studies - considers the interests, the
relationships and the constraints involved in
socioeconomic change. Students consider
a range of issues and debates, and make a
detailed study in one such area.
ECOP6101 Core Concepts in
Political Economy
This unit introduces students to core
concepts in political economy, laying the
basis for further studies. It examines the
development of economics as a discipline,
identifying the historical origins and principal
currents of economic analysis, their key
analytical tools, and relevance to current
political economic concerns. These studies

provide insight into the competing views
about the dynamics of the capitalist
economy and lay the foundation for the
application of political economic reasoning to
a wide range of contemporary issues.
ECOP6031 Research in
Political Economy
This unit focuses on conducting research in
political economy. Weekly seminars examine
a range of topics including research design,
literature review, data collection and analysis,
and writing a research proposal. The
seminars provide an opportunity for critical
discussion to identify, debate and reflect
on the nature and challenge of undertaking
research. The assessment is structured to
assist the progressive development of a
research proposal. Completion of this Unit
of Study is a pre-requisite for a Masters
dissertation.
SAMPLE UNIT OF STUDY:

ECOP6018 Economic Development:
Growth and Wellbeing
Can development be equated with economic
growth? Many development scholars
are critical of growth as a Euro-centric
concept that has dismal consequences for
subsistence-based livelihoods, women and
Indigenous communities in particular. In
this unit, students will critically engage with
the development literature about economic
growth and assess its role in promoting
wellbeing. What is the role of economic
growth? What kind of growth? Learning will
include critical interrogation of theories of
development and the relationships between
growth and gender, food, trade and climate
change.
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Areas of study
Master of Public
Administration
The Master of Public Administration
program is an essential educational
experience for senior public servants
across all levels of government looking
to enhance their skills. Aimed at Senior
Executives or Senior Managers in the
public sector in all tiers of government,
our program helps you to develop
the key skills necessary for senior
management in the public sector.
Master of Public Administration
years part-time*
of Public Administration requires:

approved by the Graduate School
Operating through the Graduate
of Government and graded at a
School of Government (GSG), our
course offers timely and relevant skills
standard acceptable to the Graduate
enhancement in public administration,
School of Government; and
providing the transferable skills
necessary to equip you for work across
myriad government agencies and
Graduate School of Government;
ministries.
and
Our program was developed in
conjunction with the NSW Government,
requirements, where applicable; and
who is the major course sponsor, and
as such meets the governments
specified by the Graduate School
particular education and training
of Government.
requirements. Among the core units
of study this degree covers are: policy, Graduate Diploma in
Public Administration
public sector leadership, strategic
Duration: One year full-time or
administration, managing public
1.5 years part-time*
expenditure, and a work-based project
(for Australian candidates) or internship Admission to candidature for
project (for international students).
the Graduate Diploma in Public
Practical core units of study are
matched with a targeted Leadership
Development Assessment (LDA),
allowing personal insight into your
learning to help improve your
professional performance and achieve
your development goals.
Every student also has the opportunity
to be paired with a mentor, usually
a current or former senior public
administrator, politician, member
of the judiciary or leader from civil
society or the private sector. Under
their guidance you will receive oneon-one support and career advice to
significantly enhance your theoretical
knowledge of public administration
in national, state, provincial and local
government configurations.
Administration requires:
approved by the Graduate School
of Government and graded at
a standard acceptable to the
Graduate School of Government;
and
(b) at least three years experience in a
senior public sector position;
requirements, where applicable; and
specified by the Graduate School of
Government.
one year part-time*
Graduate Certificate in Public
Administration requires a completed
bachelors degree or equivalent at a
standard acceptable to the School; at
least two years experience in a senior
public sector position, and satisfaction
of the English language requirements.
DEGREE INFORMATION
How to Apply
for your course:
FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
How to Apply
for your course:
IBT 90 (min 23 in writing and 22
in all other bands).
CRICOS codes
MPAdmin - 053859K
GradDipPAdmin - 053858M
GradCertPAdmin - 062010G
CONTACT DETAILS
Leanne Howie
T +61 2 9036 5232
E gsg.assist@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/gsg
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GSOG6001 Policy in Practice:
Delivering Value
This unit examines the design, implementation
and evaluation of policy in contemporary
democracies. Reflecting on the varying roles
of the public sector - for example, regulator,
service provider and law-maker - policy is
approached as an exercise that occurs within
specific institutional, historical, political and
economic contexts rather than an abstract
ideal. Through tailored case studies, this unit
will explore issue-identification and framing,
consultation, decision making, implementation
and evaluation. Government is increasingly
understood as a generator of public value,
and effective policy is the central mechanism
through which public value is delivered.
Focusing on practitioner perspectives,
the unit explores relevant theoretical and
analytical frameworks. Throughout the unit
there is an emphasis on the need for policy
which is informed by the best available
evidence and which, as much as possible,
actively engages citizens and builds trust
in public institutions and services. National
and international policy transfer, the impact
of globalisation and the challenges of the
information explosion will be considered.
GSOG6002 Public Sector Leadership
Leadership is made by followers and leaders
together. It is a story that resolves these
questions. What is a leader? What is the
difference between leaders and managers?
Are leaders made or born? What are the
different kinds of leaders? Who follows
leaders and why? Is democratic leadership
different from other kinds? How is publicsector leadership different from leadership in
business or community organisations? Is it
different across different cultures? Do men
and women lead in the same way? In this
unit, we will review and evaluate theories
of leadership. Emphasis will be on the
application of theories to evidence, including
participants experiences and perceptions of
leadership in different contexts. The theme of
leaders as facilitators and agents of change
will be explored, including real-world examples
of what, how and when to make decisions.
Similarly, the themes of ethical practice in
managing and leading people and shaping
organisational culture will be explored.
GSOG6003 Strategic Administration
Designed for advanced practitioners, this unit
will explore six key strategic themes in public
administration. The legislative and regulatory
frameworks of NSW and other jurisdictions
will be reviewed to provide a better
understanding of how these affect macro-
governance of the public sector. Case studies

will be used to illustrate techniques and skills
for managing and facilitating policy as well as
delivering services within these frameworks.
Explanations will be given of different models
and techniques for negotiating agency,
cross-agency and centre-of-government
consultation and decision-making processes.
Various theoretical and applied frameworks
for ethics and policy will be examined
as well as for personal and corporate
responsibility, the political process and
managing relationships with ministers. The
notion of the contract state will be reviewed,
particularly in the context of designing and
executing complex private-sector contracts.
Consideration will be given to the nature and
culture of organisations, particularly the ways
they manage changes in their work force
and workplace that have been introduced in
response to external and internal stimuli. The
impact of globalisation, and the response
of various public sectors to terrorism will
be reviewed as well as the influence these
have had on international business dealings
and trans-national contracting. Theories
and practical examples will be presented of
adjusting to, understanding and anticipating
social, political and economic change and its
impact.
GSOG6004 Managing Public Expenditure
This unit examines contemporary budgeting
and financial management practices
in Australia and selected comparative
jurisdictions (for example, Canada and the
United Kingdom) as a continuing site of
political, bureaucratic, and parliamentary
conflict. In particular, it is framed around the
continuing quest to increase the rationality
of resource allocation. The unit traces the
shift from traditional cash-based financial
management to the rise of accrual-based
performance budgeting, and examines issues
such as the nature of budgeting control,
the place of non-financial performance
information in resource allocation, the
consequences of accounting reforms for
public accountability and the contested
orthodoxy of applying market discipline in
budget-dependent government services.
Students will review the changing role of
central budget agencies, in particular, the
influence of the accounting profession,
corporate interests and international
organisations on the reform agenda. At a
practical level the unit provides insight into
techniques for budget management and
preparation, including the strategies and
issues involved in risk management, procuring
capital works and managing assets and
facilities. The role and application of pricing
policy and strategies are addressed in case
studies.

GSOG6005 Work Based Project
A project, undertaken individually or with
a group, that results in a written report
with appropriate supporting material and
documentation to aid implementation or
progression to approval (for example, a
draft Cabinet Minute, ministerial briefing
note, internal or external discussion paper).
The report should demonstrate primary
research, the development of proposals
based on independent research and an
in-depth examination of the project theme.
For students undertaking individual projects
the expected length would be 5000 words
or less, while group projects would be 10,000
words or less (including supporting and
implementation documentation). The project
report must include a Learning Objectives
Impact Analysis (about 250 words) that
demonstrates the manner and extent to
which the completed project achieves the
general learning objectives identified below
for the Work Based Project unit of study. The
project must also demonstrate the application
of theory and practice with respect to
policy development and the assessment of
resource impacts of recommendations or
proposed actions. The project report must
also demonstrate the use of processes and
techniques that engage others in consultation
and feedback during the evolution of the
report and the project. Each project will
be assigned both an academic and workbased supervisor, underpinned by a formal
commitment to complete the defined scope
of the project. Milestones will be identified
with feedback provided as the project
develops.
GSOG6006 Internship Program
The Internship in Public Administration
is a capstone project - it brings together
themes developed in the first four core
units of study (Policy in Practice: Delivering
Public Value; Public Sector Leadership;
Strategic Administration and Managing Public
Expenditure) and allows students to practise
the application of theory to a real life situation,
problem or issue. The Internship needs to
be based on a real world situation and
should add value to the sponsoring agency.
All Internship Projects require agreement
between the student, the sponsoring agency
and the Director, GSG. Depending on the
nature of the project approval may also
be required from the Universitys Human
Research Ethics Committee.
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Areas of study
Master of
Public Policy
Professionals in the field of public
policy operate in a rapidly changing
policy environment, with growing public
scrutiny, shrinking resources, and new
trans-boundary challenges. The core
of the Public Policy program provides a
critical and multidisciplinary perspective
on the global, national and local levels
of these changes. The Public Policy
program is designed for those working
or seeking to work in government and
the public sector, and for those working
in non-governmental or private sector
bodies who seek a better understanding
of the role of government in public
policy making. It explores the
opportunities and constraints stemming
from political, social, economic, civil
and technological factors at both the
national and global levels. Major areas
of interest include migration, corruption,
crisis management, governance and
the environment. Students can also
take additional classes from across the
departments offerings in international
relations, comparative politics, and
Australian politics. Many of the units
include practical forms of assessment
that draw together theoretical insights
from the public policy scholarship with
empirical examples from the political
world.
Graduates will be in a strong position
to market themselves in a variety of
sectors including local and national
government and non-government
organisations, as well as within
international organisations and the
private sector. Public Policy provides
the skills for graduates to become more
effective administrators, researchers,
planners, educators and managers.
Possible careers include policy analysts
in national, state and local government,
advisers to political parties, business
groups and trade unions, strategic
planners or advisers on government/
business relations, policy experts within
non-profit or third sector agencies,

and international intergovernmental
organisations such as the United
Nations.
See also International Studies (p40).
Master of Public Policy
Master of Public Policy requires:
Public Policy with a minimum credit
qualification.
Graduate Diploma in Public Policy
Graduate Diploma in Public Policy requires:
Certificate in Public Policy with a
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
requires a bachelors degree from the
University of Sydney, or an equivalent
qualification.
DEGREE INFORMATION
How to Apply
for your course:
FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
How to Apply
for your course:
in all other bands)
CRICOS codes
MPP - 016228D
GradDipPubPol - 016226F
GradCertPubPol - 023941J
CONTACT DETAILS
Dr James Reilly
T +61 2 9036 9329
sydney.edu.au/arts
As a Bahraini woman who spent

five years working in the field
of diplomacy and politics, the
program gave me the tools to
develop my professional skills to
better serve my country. I believe
that knowledge gives you the tools
to build bridges of understanding,
equality and peace and I feel
excited and confident
noor Alhayki
about putting the skills
master of public
I gained here into
policy
practice.
core unit of study:

GOVT6316 Policy Making, Power
and Politics
This unit focuses on the nature of public
policy and the processes by which it is
produced. Relevant issues are common
to all nation states, although they take
specific forms in each individual country.
First, the unit takes an overview of public
policy - dealing with basic themes such
as What is policy? through to different
approaches to understanding the policy
process. These include policy cycles,
rationality, interest groups, institutions, and
socio-economic interests. Second, it maps
out and examines the main components
of public policy making: actors, institutions
and policy instruments. Third, it focuses on
aspects of policy-making processes which
often attract a high level of attention from
analysts. These include problem definition,
agenda setting, decision-taking, policy
implementation, policy evaluation and
crisis policy-making. Fourth, it examines
wider issues in terms of the state and who
ultimately holds power over the making and
shaping of public policy. Finally, it examines
the bigger pictures of long term policy
trends, and the extent to which national
policy making capacities and processes

have been affected by globalisation.
Assessments offer a large element of
flexibility, allowing students to concentrate
on areas of particular interest.

CHSC6909 Government and Public
Services in China
The unit focuses on Chinas changing forms
of government and the consequences
of this for public services delivery. Public
administration and management are
examined in the context of changing
governance practices, including fiscal
and administrative decentralisation, the
re-conceptualisation of the public goods
framework, and the role of private
provision. Emphasis is given to Centrallocal government relations and the policy
networks that ensue. Public policymaking
and implementation are then analysed to
assess state capacity, policy efficacy and
regulatory and accountability issues.
CISS6004 Health and Security

This unit assesses the political and security
significance of disease-related events and
developments. Whether one contemplates
historical experiences with smallpox, the
contemporary challenges posed by diseases
such as HIV/AIDS and SARS, or the risks
arising from new scientific developments
such as synthetic biology, it is clear that
diseases exercise a powerful influence over
civilised humankind. The unit concentrates
on areas in which human health and security
concerns intersect most closely, including:
biological weapons; fast-moving disease
outbreaks of natural origin; safety and
security in microbiology laboratories; and
the relationships between infectious disease
patterns, public health capacity, state
functioning and violent conflict. The overall
aim of the unit is to provide students with
a stronger understanding of the scientific
and political nature of these problems, why
and how they might threaten security, and
the conceptual and empirical connections
between them.
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Areas of study
Master of
Publishing
Literary study at Sydney
is rich and wide-ranging,
but in the outside world,
literature needs advocates.
I am taking the Master
of Publishing in the hope
of applying knowledge to
editing, in ways that writers
and readers can trust.
Theordore Ell
Master of Publishing
The Master of Publishing degree,

accredited by the Australian Publishers
Association (APA), equips you with
the skills required for book, magazine,
digital and online publishing. This
degree offers both professional training
with direct vocational applications,
as well as a scholarly approach to
the history of publishing, its cultural
significance and changing directions.
The Master of Publishing is aimed
at students who wish to take up, or
already occupy, career positions in
publishing or in other organisations
where an in-depth understanding of
the publishing world would enhance
their professional prospects.
You will have the opportunity to study
aspects of book, magazine and online
editing; manuscript preparation; print
and website production; publication
design; and marketing. This range of
study provides you with both handson production skills and an in-depth
understanding of how our culture
consumes print and online content.
You will have the option of selecting
an elective internship unit as well as
an extra-curricular anthology project.
This means our graduates are equipped
with real world experience, professional

network connections and the
opportunity to develop a portfolio.
Graduate Diploma in Publishing

Within the spectrum of book, magazine

and online publishing, career areas
can include editing and proof reading;
publication design and layout; literary
agent or publicist; or creative, nonfiction or professional writer. Our
course is taught by current industry
professionals with extensive experience
in book, magazine and online publishing.

Graduate Diploma in Publishing
requires:
See also Media Practice (p42),

Strategic Public Relations (p56).
Master of Publishing requires:
(a) a bachelors degree with a
from the University of Sydney,
including a major in the
humanities or social sciences, or
Publishing with a minimum credit
qualification.

University of Sydney, including
a major in the humanities or
social sciences, or an equivalent
qualification; or
Certificate in Publishing with a
Graduate Certificate in Publishing
requires:
in the humanities or social sciences,
(b) evidence of 3 years equivalent
professional experience in a relevant
field.
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DEGREE INFORMATION
How to Apply
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
How to Apply

MECO6914 Making Magazines
Making Magazines explores practical
and theoretical aspects of contemporary
magazine culture. Students work in small
groups to conceive, plan, write and design
a small dummy (prototype) magazine. The
unit emphasises editing and design rather
than marketing, although students will learn
the importance of the commercial media
landscape. The unit also encompasses
concepts such as genre, gender, class,
taste, celebrity and lifestyle as they relate
to current magazine practice. Students will
be introduced to the publishing software
InDesign in computer labs.

in all other bands)
CRICOS codes
MPub - 058178F
GradDipPub - 058179E
GradCertPub - 058180A
CONTACT DETAILS
Dr Fiona Giles
T +61 2 9036 6272
sydney.edu.au/arts
MECO6916 Editing and

Manuscript Preparation
The unit of study offers core skills of copy
and structural editing for trade, academic,
scholarly and cross-over markets. It also
analyses the editors role in different
compositional practices, the process of
manuscript evaluation, development and
preparation, and the relationship with the
author and publisher. Students will have the
option of working in an editing team that
will select, shape and prepare an anthology
of writing, published on completion of
MECO6917 at the end of the following
Semester.
MECO6917 Book Production and
Publishing Business
The unit offers core skills in the book
production process, including costings,
contracts, printing, distribution, digital
archiving, repurposing and marketing.
Additionally, it offers a socio-historical
analysis of the role of publishing in cultural
formation. Students enrolled in this unit will
inherit the page proofs from MECO6916
for production into book form. The book will
be published by Sydney University Press in
a small print run in traditional format with
further copies available via print-on-demand.
MECO6930 Publication Design

Publication design focuses on the design
and production of magazines and other
small-scale publications in print and online
form. The unit of study explores the visual
language of contemporary magazines
and introduces students to basic design
principles. Students learn about the complex
interplay of text, image and sequence
occurring in magazine design through the
practical experience of creating their own
publication using Adobe InDesign software.
The unit links creative design processes to
current digital and print practice.

MECO6906 Literary Journalism:
History and Theory
This unit gives students an overview of the
history and theory of literary journalism,
as well as a critical understanding of key
writers and genres. Topics studied include
early journalisms, the essay form, memoir,
New Journalism, travel writing, blogging and
the profile.
ENGL6970 Australian Magazine
and Print Culture
This unit will celebrate magazines as an
important but often over-looked part
of Australian print culture. We will start
with an overview of the history of print
culture in Australia and the role of iconic
magazines like the Bulletin and Womens
Weekly magazines in constructing literary
and popular culture. We will then examine
a cross-section of publications from little
literary magazines to fashion, gossip,
sports, special-interest, custom and online
magazines and the role they play in fostering
Australian literary culture.
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Areas of study
Master of Strategic
Public Relations
Master of Strategic Public Relations
of Strategic Public Relations requires:
Strategic Public Relations with a
Graduate Diploma in
Strategic Public Relations
The Master of Strategic Public
Relations focuses on developing your
professional public relations knowledge
and expertise. Our degree is suitable
for those who want to take up career
positions in public relations directly, as
well as for those who feel an in-depth
understanding of public relations would
enhance their professional prospects.
Our course covers aspects of
government, media, investor,
community and environmental
relations work, but places its strongest
emphasis on the political and corporate
communication fields. The political
communication strand of our course
will make you adept at issuing
campaign briefs, developing candidate
campaigns and analysing and applying
these key messages to forums such as
Twitter.
Selection in Corporate Public Relations;

Public Relations Management and
Conflict Resolution; Public Opinion,
Public Policy and the Public Sphere;
and Political Public Relations.

Graduate Diploma in Strategic Public
Relations requires:

Taught by current industry
professionals with extensive experience, (b) completion of the Graduate
the Master of Strategic Public
Certificate in Strategic Public
Relations will equip you for a career
in corporate, government, political,
investor, community and environmental
qualification.
relations, as well as for a media, social
media and communications advisory
Strategic Public Relations
roles. Students will also be well served
Duration: Six months full-time or up
by a valuable social network of alumni.
to two years part-time*
See also Health Communication
(p30), Media Practice (p42),
Graduate Certificate in Strategic
Publishing (p54).
Public Relations requires:
The corporate communication strand

develops and applies strategies across
companies both large and small
throughout the business cycle. There
are four core units of study: Strategic

University of Sydney, or an
(b) evidence of 3 years recent
professional experience in a
relevant field.
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DEGREE INFORMATION

How to Apply
FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
How to Apply
in all other bands)
CRICOS codes
MStratPR - 053427A
GradDipStratPR - 053429K
GradCertStratPR - 053430F
CONTACT DETAILS
Dr Fiona Giles
T +61 2 9036 6272
sydney.edu.au/arts
MECO6908 Strategy Selection in

Corporate Public Relations
This core unit of study analyses and
evaluates corporate strategy selection
in organisations to determine their
effectiveness. Students examine the
strategic intent of a national or international
corporation by studying its corporate
communications, specifically its annual
reports and other marketing collateral.
The unit will attempt to determine the
effectiveness of the organisations
communication with specific reference to
stakeholders such as customers, employees,
environmental groups, governments and
shareholders.
MECO6909 PR Management and
Conflict Resolution
The unit will examine how PR programs
are managed from their inception
through research and development to
implementation. A variety of programs
will be analysed including those within
corporations, NGOs and governments. It will
examine various models of communication
management and use case studies
to measure their effectiveness. It will
also examine the management of crisis
communication planning in corporations and
other organisations.
MECO6912 Political Public Relations
This unit of study analyses and examines the
convergence of public relations, advertising
and political consulting in the history of
political campaigning. The units objectives
are to demonstrate an understanding of
the relationships that exist in the political
process between politicians, the media
and public relations. It develops student
skills specific to the delivery of political
public relations and political campaigns. Its
focus is the process of professionalisation
and internationalisation of electioneering
and campaign practices in media-centred
democracies.
MECO6913 Public Opinion, Policy and

Public Sphere
This unit analyses the relationship
between professional communication and
public opinion. It focuses on theories of
influence and persuasion in the context
of the development of policy, and how
these are reflected in the public sphere. It
develops the notion of the public sphere as
represented by Habermas, Fraser, Schudson
and others, focusing in particular on the
transformation of the public sphere in terms
of postmodern public relations.

MECO6934 Social Marketing
This unit examines the nature of
social marketing, and how marketing
communication concepts, frameworks
and techniques developed for commercial
marketers can address social issues based
on an understanding of what moves
and motivates people. This unit provides
students with a deeper understanding of
how marketing management is used to
improve societal outcomes. It will be of
particular interest to those who want to
gain practical insight into how to manage
and evaluate the special communication
needs of the non-commercial sector.
MECO6911 Financial and
Investor Communications
Effective communication of financial
and business information stems from an
understanding of how corporations should
communicate and the environment in
which they operate. This course links public
relations theory with the practice areas
of financial communication and investor
relations. It combines an understanding
of how investment markets work from
a communications perspective with how
to communicate with key stakeholders
such as the media, investment community,
shareholders and consumers of financial
products.
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Areas of study
Master of
US Studies
Interdisciplinary and
flexible, the Master of US
Studies is aimed at those
wishing to deepen their
understanding of American
politics, culture and society.
Whether you want to pursue a career

in government, international relations,
business, media or education, this
course will equip you with the skills you
need to get there. These include highlevel analytical research and writing
skills and a specialist understanding of
current events in the US.
Our degree provides you with an
international perspective on American
politics and foreign policy, as well as an
understanding of Americas influence
on the world and the worlds reaction
to America.
Another strength of the Master of US
Studies comes from access to the
outstanding resources and networks
available at the United States Studies
Centre (USSC), a leading teaching and
research think tank operation for the
study of the United States in Australia.
The USSC offers unprecedented
access to distinguished scholars,
policymakers and business leaders.
The advanced program (Master of
Letters in US Studies) gives you the
opportunity to take a semester-long
internship at the US Congress, where
you would gain a unique insiderperspective of US political systems and
institutions.
Master of US Studies
of US Studies requires:
credit (65%) average calculated
US Studies with a minimum credit
qualification.

Graduate Diploma in US Studies requires:
(a) a bachelors degree with a
minimum credit (65%) average
calculated over the whole degree,
from the University of Sydney, or
Certificate in US Studies with a
Graduate Certificate in US Studies

requires a bachelors degree from
Master of Letters in US Studies
equivalent qualification. Relevant,
Duration: Six months following successful
recent professional qualifications and
completion of the Master of US Studies
experience may be assessed as suitable
with distinction average.
for admission by the Dean under the
Admission to candidature for the Master provision for exceptional circumstances
of Letters in US Studies requires the
outlined in the Coursework Rule.
completion of 24 credit points of units
Available places will be offered to
of study in the Master of US Studies
qualified applicants based on merit,
course with a WAM of 70-75%, or an
according to the following admissions
criteria. In exceptional circumstances
Graduate Diploma in US Studies
the Dean may admit applicants without
these qualifications but whose evidence
of experience and achievement is
deemed by the Dean to be equivalent.
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DEGREE INFORMATION
How to Apply
FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
How to Apply
IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5
in Reading and Writing and a minimum
6.0 in Listening and Speaking) or IBT
100 (min 24 in Writing and 22 in all
other bands)
CRICOS codes
MUSS - 060617C
MLittUSS - 064147G
GradDipUSS - 060618B
GradCertUSS - 060619A
CONTACT DETAILS
Dr Adam Lockyer
T +61 2 9036 7948
E adam.lockyer@sydney.edu.au
ussc.edu.au

USSC6901 Fundamentals of US Studies
This unit introduces students to the
foundations of American politics, economics,
society and culture, examining the interplay
of major actors and ideas from these
spheres. It will familiarise students with
the variegated landscape of America
through analysing contemporary issues
using interactive approaches to learning.
Students will survey how Americas political
framework either engages with or impedes
social and economic actors and how these
dynamics are reflected in and supported
or undermined by the media and artistic
expression.

USSC6907 American Exceptionalism
This unit examines the motivation and
meaning behind the claim that the United
States of America is an exceptional nation.
What exactly is an exceptional nation? Is
the US exceptional or just different? How
has the idea of exceptionalism evolved
throughout American history? What are
the implications or consequences of
exceptionalism? To what extent and in what
ways has the idea of exceptionalism shaped
US history, and how has it influenced
Americas relationship with the rest of the
world?
USSC6917 The American City

This unit explores the concept, ideal
and experience of the city in the United
States. Taking an interdisciplinary approach,
this course seeks to engage a variety
of discourses in its exploration of the
question of the city as both an imaginary
and a material construct. The particularity
of the American city will be examined
by considering how it is lived in terms of
built form, urban life and sustainability
and how it is conceived in and through its
representation in literature, cinema, the
visual arts, critical and cultural theory, urban
studies and popular culture. From a study
of sources as diverse as the changing and
conflicted fictional cityscapes of Edith
Wharton, Dos Passos and DeLillo; the
cartoons of Frank Miller; the films of Martin
Scorcese; as well as, reflecting upon and
rethinking the notion of the wounded or
traumatised (post-crisis) cities of NYC,
Detroit and New Orleans; addressing the
crucial issue of sustainability and the future
of the city; and exploring the significance
of contemporary urban phenomena, the
American city will be discovered to be a
unique, dynamic, paradoxical and profoundly
influential site of human interaction and
engagement.
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Career information
career information for

postgraduate students
Completing postgraduate study

can be one of the most exciting
and challenging activities you may
undertake during your life. Before you
select a postgraduate course at the
University of Sydney, ask yourself what
it is you want to achieve with your
studies. Do you want to:
What will my career

opportunities be?
Arts and Social Sciences graduates
can be found in a wide array of public
and private industries in Australia and
overseas.
enter a specific profession or career

path?
advance further in your established
profession or career path?
change careers?
broaden your knowledge in an area of
interest?
Your answer will guide you to select the

most appropriate course of study.
To make a well informed career choice
you need to know yourself well and
be clear about the key criteria in
relation to your future. This includes
understanding your:
Goals - these can include your vision,
dreams, hopes, drive or passion
Values and interests - things you
consider meaningful and have an
interest in
Skills, knowledge and experience that you both possess and intend to
develop
Work style - the conditions and
environment that will bring out your
best
Salary and location - your preferred
income and commute distance.
Here are just some of the careers that

our graduates currently hold:
Account Executive
Actor
Archaeologist
Brand Manager
Breakfast Radio Producer
Broadcast Monitor
Budget Manager
Business Analyst
Business Development Manager
Buyer
Client Director
Curator
Dance Teacher
Data Analyst
Digital Assistant Producer
Digital Planner
Director, Clinical Training
Disability Support Worker
Editor
Editorial Assistant
Education Officer
Electoral Officer
Emergency Services Administrator
Fashion Consultant
Film Preservation Officer
Finance Officer
Financial Consultant
Human Capital Analyst
Human Resources Advisor
IELTS Trainer
Importer
International Logistics
Journalist
Learning and Development
Coordinator
Lecturer
Marketing Analyst
Marketing and Events Coordinator
Marketing and Publicity Coordinator
Media Advisor
Musician
News Exchange Operator
Online Editor and Communications
Coordinator
Planning Officer
Policy Advisor
Policy Analyst
Public Relations and Communications
Manager
Publicist
Relationship Manager
Research Assistant
Risk Management Coordinator
Sales Executive
Careers Centre
The University of Sydneys Careers
Centre is an important resource
for personal careers advice
and rsum services as well as
a great source of information
about employment opportunities,
internships and cadetships. Arts
and Social Sciences postgraduate
students are offered specialised
workshops on topics such as
skill identification and interview
techniques. The Careers Centre
also provides regular email updates
on suitable job vacancies.
Visit the Careers Centre website
for more information:
sydney.edu.au/careers
After graduating with an MA in Peace

and Conflict Studies in 2003, I have
dedicated the past 10 years working
on peacebuilding, development and
human rights globally. Starting out as
an AusAID Australian Youth Ambassador
for Development based in Fiji, I have
subsequently worked with the Australian
Government on indigenous affairs, and
for the past six years with the United
Nations on the transition from conflict
to peace in Nepal, Timor-Leste,
Pakistan and UN European
kevin chia-kang chang
alumnus,
MASTER OF
Headquarters in Geneva.
peace and conflict
studies
Image: Nikki Edwards
The staff in the Department of

Gender and Cultural Studies,
because it is quite small, make an
effort to really make the experience
collegial and encouraging. Youre
not constrained by any styles of
research or any principles of theory.
You draw from lots of different
disciplines, and that gives you a lot
of room to move.
nancy lee
phd candidate,
gender and cultural
studies
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Postgraduate Research
subject areas
Research in the Faculty of
Arts and Social Sciences
extends across a diverse
range of disciplines in
the humanities and social
sciences, embracing
traditional, emerging and
cross-disciplinary subjects.
Our staff enjoy international reputations

in their chosen fields, reflected in the
high level of publications - books,
articles, chapters and conference
papers - generated by faculty
academics each year.
Many of our students choose to
undertake higher degrees in research in
the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
because of its international standing
and the many different areas of study
available. Students may choose from
the following list of subject areas
available within the faculty:
Anthropology
Arabic and Islamic Studies
Archaeology
Art History and Film Studies
Asian Studies
Celtic Studies
Chinese Studies
Classics and Ancient History
Creative Writing
Digital Cultures
Economics
English
European Studies
French Studies
Gender and Cultural Studies
Germanic Studies
Government and International
Relations
Graduate School of Government
Hebrew, Biblical and Jewish Studies
History
Indian Subcontinental Studies
International and Comparative
Literary Studies
International Security Studies
Italian Studies
Japanese Studies
Korean Studies
Linguistics
Media and Communications
Medieval Studies
Modern Greek
Museum Studies
Performance Studies
Philosophy
Political Economy
Sociology and Social Policy
South East Asian Studies
Spanish and Latin American Studies

Studies in Religion
US Studies
To find out more information about
each of the subject areas listed, visit
the faculty website:
sydney.edu.au/arts/future_students/
postgraduate_research/index.shtml
RESEARCH DEGREES
supports and pursues the Universitys
goal of excellence in research,
encouraging research of national and
international standing, and identifying
and enhancing fields of basic, strategic
and applied research.
Research degrees in the Faculty of
Arts and Social Sciences include:
Master of Arts (Research)
(see page 66)
Doctor of Arts and Doctor of Social
Sciences (see page 67)
Master of Philosophy (see page 68)
Doctor of Philosophy (see page 69).
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POSTGRADUATE
RESEARCH
quick reference guide

for RESEARCH students
Domestic students
An applicant who is an Australian citizen,
permanent resident, New Zealand citizen
or a holder of a permanent humanitarian
visa can apply online as a domestic
applicant.
how to apply online

Online applications are now available for
all Postgraduate Research degrees in
the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Search for your preferred course on the
Universitys Find a course website (see
below), then click on the Apply now icon
to proceed with your application.
office can provide further information
on the application procedure or degree
requirements.
For assistance lodging an online
application contact the university directly
T +61 2 8627 8666
E direct.applications@sydney.edu.au
application checklist

an original copy of the official
transcript of your academic record
(graduates of the University of
Sydney need not attach an academic
transcript of their local enrolment)
a research proposal of approximately
1000 words (applicants should
consult the postgraduate coordinator
in the appropriate department to
confirm any department-specific
requirements for proposals)
all other requested documents
proof of Australian citizenship or
permanent residency status,
i.e. birth certificate or passport
references from at least two
academics who are familiar with
your studies and are qualified to
comment on your previous academic
achievements and your capacity to
undertake a research degree
proof of contact with a primary and
associate supervisor that they are
willing to supervise your research.
For more information on how to apply

for domestic students, visit
sydney.edu.au/future-students/
domestic/postgraduate/research
Research Proposal
All research applicants must submit
a research proposal with their
application form. Advice and assistance
on proposals is available from the
University of Sydneys Learning Centre
which also produced the guide to
Writing a Thesis Proposal.
You should also talk to the departments
postgraduate research student
coordinator, as some departments have
specific requirements.
Your Offer
Offers for admission will be sent to
successful applicants through the Sydney
Student Portal. If you receive an offer
you will need to accept this through the
portal to secure your place. If you do not
have access to the portal, contact the
ICT Helpdesk to help you set up your
username and password:
T +61 2 9351 6000
E ict.support@sydney.edu.au
International
students
Online applications are available for
all Postgraduate Research degrees
(see How to Apply Online under
Domestic Students).
application checklist
copy of photo identification
English proficiency documents
a research proposal of approximately
1000 words (applicants should consult
the postgraduate coordinator in the
appropriate department to confirm
any department-specific requirements
for proposals)
details of Tertiary Qualification
proof of contact with a primary and
associate supervisor that they are
willing to supervise your research
references from at least two

academics who are familiar with
your studies and are qualified to
comment on your previous academic
achievements and your capacity to
undertake a research degree
For more information on how to apply
for international students, visit
sydney.edu.au/future-students/
international/postgraduate/research
Request for
original documents
The University of Sydney accepts
scanned documents submitted online
in support of applications for admission
to courses of study. All supporting
documents must be true and complete
records. You should be prepared
to provide original documents or
original certified copies of supporting
documents upon request at any
time. Detailed checking of supporting
documents is an inherent element
of our admissions process and may
involve contacting the original issuing
authority or relevant tertiary admissions
centre, or other organisation (whether
education or otherwise), or individual,
whether in Australia or overseas, to
verify documents. A failure to provide
documents on request, or the discovery
of either fraudulent documents or a
misrepresentation of true circumstances
in association with your application, may
lead to the rejection of your application
for admission, the withdrawal of
your offer, or the cancellation of your
enrolment.
Documents submitted in a language
other than English must be accompanied
by a complete English translation. The
University accepts translations to English
made by an accredited translator with a
government body, the Registrar of the
issuing institution or, for international
applicants, registered University of
Sydney education Agents who have been
designated as translators. Applicants
from the Peoples Republic of China
may have their academic transcripts
referred to the Ministry of Educations
China Academic Degrees and Graduate
Education Development Centre
(CDGDC) for authentication.
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Scholarships
Australian Postgraduate
Awards (APA)
APA scholarships are awarded to
students of exceptional research
potential to undertake a higher degree
by research at an Australian University.
The scholarships are provided to assist
with general living costs. Competition
for the APA is high and successful
applications must hold a first class
Honours undergraduate degree or
equivalent, or have completed a
degree with an outstanding record
of professional and/or research
achievements since graduation.
University of Sydney
Postgraduate Awards
(UPA)
The University of Sydney Postgraduate
Awards (UPA), are similar to APA in
terms of tenure and benefits. However,
the award is funded by the University
of Sydney and is not transferable
to other institutions. Eligible APA
applicants are automatically considered
for these awards, and a separate
application is not required.
Sydney University
Postgraduate
Representative
Association (SUPRA)
Sydney University Postgraduate
Representative Association
(SUPRA) is the postgraduate
student association at the
University of Sydney and is run by
postgrads for postgrads. SUPRA
can assist you with any issues you
may confront both academically
and personally during the course of
your candidature.
To find out more, visit the SUPRA
website: www.supra.net.au
International
Scholarships (IPRS)
Research Training Scheme

(RTS)
The Research Training Scheme (RTS)

provides Commonwealth-funded Higher
Degree Research students with an
entitlement to HECS exemption for
the duration of an accredited HDR
course of study, up to a maximum
period of 4 years full-time equivalent
study for a Doctorate by research and
2 years full-time equivalent study for a
Masters degree by research.
The International Postgraduate

Research Scholarships (IPRS) scheme
is funded by the Australian Government
and provides tuition fees to top quality
international postgraduate students
who wish to enrol in a research degree
at Australian universities. Applications
are assessed on academic merit and
research potential. In addition to the
IPRS, the University of Sydney awards
an International Postgraduate Award
(IPA) to IPRS holders. The IPA provides
a stipend/living allowance to all IPRS
recipients.
Support Scheme (PRSS)
Available to domestic and
international students
The PRSS is a scheme that provides
direct support for currently enrolled
postgraduate research students. Under
the scheme, funds are allocated to
schools within the Faculty of Arts and
Social Sciences based on their higher
degree research enrolment figures in
the previous year. The funds are not
allocated directly to the students but
are awarded by schools to eligible
applicants on a competitive basis
according to the Universitys general
guidelines.
Doctoral Research Travel

Grant Scheme
Available to domestic and
international students
This scheme is for Doctoral candidates
who have completed at least one year
of their candidature, or equivalent,
only and covers expenses incurred for
research undertaken outside Sydney.
To find out more information about
postgraduate research scholarships,
visit the Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences website: sydney.edu.au/arts/
future_students/scholarships.shtml
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POSTGRADUATE
RESEARCH
Master of arts
(research)
Having studied abroad in

Japan as an undergraduate,
I came to Sydney to
continue pursuing my
dream to one day become a
university professor and to
experience the world from
a different
Sharon Elkind
perspective.
Master of Arts
(research),
Asian Studies
One to two years full-time/two to four years part-time

The Master of Arts (Research) is designed to meet the
needs of students who wish to extend their studies
beyond their undergraduate degree, primarily by thesis,
but do not have an undergraduate Honours degree or
other qualification that would allow entry into a Master of
Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The
satisfactory completion of the MA (Research) degree is
a qualification for admission to higher degree research
candidature.
The MA (Research) can be undertaken in a range of subject
areas by research and thesis only, or a combination of
thesis and coursework, as outlined below. It is not possible
to upgrade from an incomplete Master of Arts (Research)
degree to higher degree research candidature. The MA
(Research) has different admission requirements from both
the Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
The MA (Research) may be undertaken in the following

ways:
Two postgraduate units of study (12 credit points) and a
thesis of 26,000 to 28,000 words; or
One postgraduate unit of study (6 credit points) and a
thesis of 28,000 to 30,000 words; or
A thesis of 30,000 to 35,000 words
A thesis on an approved topic is researched and written
under the supervision of a member of the academic staff.
(1) To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the
Dean or Associate Dean, an applicant must hold or have
completed the requirements for a bachelors degree
from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution,
with a major in a relevant subject area, completed with a
distinction average.
(2) The Dean or Associate Dean may admit to candidature
an applicant who does not meet the requirements
of sub-clause (1), provided that the applicant holds
a qualification or qualifications that, in the opinion of
the Dean or Associate Dean, are equivalent to those
prescribed in sub-clause (1).
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doctor of arts and
doctor of social sciences
Three to four years full-time/six to eight years part-time

The Doctor of Arts (DArts) and Doctor of Social
Sciences (DSocSci) are professional doctorates which
allow candidates to pursue a higher degree of rigorous
scholarship as well as advance their professional practice.
The professional doctorate is designed to respond to the
rapid changes taking place in the professional workplace
which create demands on professionals such as journalists,
creative writers, anthropologists, linguists, policy advisers,
managers, and others to upgrade their qualifications.
Leading employees are increasingly expected to be more
aware of the changing environment of their professional
practice, more focused on the specific developments
of their field, and more skilled in research and analytical
techniques. Further training at the upper levels of the
discipline such as that offered to professional doctorate
candidates can develop the sophisticated intellectual and
applied knowledge and skills that are increasingly in high
demand.
The professional doctorate comprises two postgraduate
research methods units of study and research leading
to a thesis of 60,000-80,000 words for candidates not
also submitting a significant creative project, or a thesis
of 20,000-30,000 words for candidates also submitting
a significant creative project under the supervision of a
member of the academic staff. You may complete research
in various areas within this discipline such as creative
writing, digital cultures, gender and cultural studies,
government and international relations, museum studies,
peace and conflict studies, performance studies, political
economy or sociology and social policy.
The exact nature of the significant creative project will be
determined by the disciplinary norms of the department
through which a student is enrolled. Applicants must

discuss their proposed significant creative projects with
the department to ensure that the department has the
relevant expertise to supervise the projects. Examples of
significant creative projects include novels, biographies
and memoirs, sets of short stories, poetic works, plays and
other performance scripts, performed pieces, audio and/or
video works, documentaries, collections of feature articles,
and documented interventions in public debates, such as
submissions, reports and major essays.
(1) To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean
or Associate Dean, an applicant must:
(a) hold or have completed the requirements for:
(i) a bachelors degree from the University of Sydney or
equivalent institution, with first or second class honours,
in a relevant subject area; or
(ii) a bachelors degree from the University of Sydney
or equivalent institution, in a relevant subject area, with
a substantial portfolio of published/professional work
(such as books, films, TV programs, creative work and/
or government reports) equivalent to or greater than an
undergraduate honours thesis; or
(iii) a masters degree from the University of Sydney or
equivalent institution, in a relevant subject area; and
(b) have a minimum of five years recent, full-time
employment or professional experience in a relevant field.
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POSTGRADUATE
RESEARCH
master of philosophy
One to two years full-time/two to four years part-time
Candidates for the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
research and write a thesis of 40,000 - 60,000 words on an
approved topic under the supervision of a member of the
academic staff.
(1) To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or
Associate Dean, an applicant must hold or have completed
the requirements for:
(a) a bachelors degree from the University of Sydney
or equivalent institution, with a minimum Honours
Second Class, Division 1 in the subject area in which the
applicant wishes to proceed; or
(b) a masters degree from the University of Sydney or
equivalent institution, completed by coursework, in a
You learn a great deal from

fellow research students
- their methodology,
conceptual framework, how
they solve problems, as well
as getting advice on how to
solve your own problems.
judith betts
phd candidate,
Government and
international relations
relevant subject area, with a Distinction average for

the coursework component and which contained an
independent research component that comprised 25%
of the requirements for the award of the degree and
for which the applicant achieved a result of Distinction
or above; or
(c) a masters degree from the University of Sydney
or equivalent institution, in a relevant subject area,
completed by research.
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doctor of philosophy
Three to four years full-time/six to eight years part-time

Candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
research and write a thesis of 70,000 - 100,000 words on
an approved topic under the supervision of a member of
the academic staff.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants wishing to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD) in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences must
demonstrate that they possess the necessary academic
background in the field of study they wish to pursue.
In order to provide a quality assurance framework for
entry, the Faculty offers the following three pathways to
admission into the PhD:
1. H1. A student applying on the basis of a period of
undergraduate study will be regarded as having
demonstrated the required level of research potential if a
first class honours degree in a relevant subject area has
been achieved.
2. H1E. A student applying on the basis of a period
of undergraduate study will be regarded as having
demonstrated the required level of research potential
if an equivalent to a first class honours degree in a
relevant subject area has been demonstrably achieved.
Equivalents comprise:
a. MASTERS BY RESEARCH. An applicant having
completed a Masters degree by research in a
relevant subject area with a thesis mark of 80% or
above is deemed to have demonstrated a capacity
for extended research and is eligible to apply for
admission to the PhD.
b. MASTERS BY COURSEWORK. An applicant having

completed a Masters degree by coursework in a
relevant subject area will have demonstrated a
capacity for extended research by:
i. Achieving an 80% average or above for the
coursework component; and
ii. Achieving a mark of 80% or above for an
independent research component comprising 25%
of the requirements for the award of the degree
(where the degree is a 2 semester course)
c. PUBLICATION. Certain major publications (e.g. a
reviewed book, a suite of peer reviewed articles) may
be deemed by the Associate Dean to constitute Hons
1 equivalence on a case-by-case basis.
Having satisfied the above requirements the applicant is
eligible to apply for direct admission to the PhD.
3. MPhil UPGRADE. Applicants achieving an honours class
2 (division one) or equivalent in a relevant subject area
may be admitted to the degree of Master of Philosophy
(MPhil). The student will have demonstrated a capacity
for extended research after completing a minimum
of two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time
candidature in this degree by:
a. Meeting HDR progression requirements
b. Completing 35,000 words of a thesis to the
satisfaction of the department
c. Providing evidence that their research is of a sufficient
scope and depth to sustain a doctoral thesis
Having satisfied these requirements the student may apply
to upgrade to the PhD.
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fee information
fees and course codes
course code
COURSE NAME
DOMESTIC FEE/
eftsl $AUD
INTERNATIONAL FEE/
eftsl $AUD
DL000
Arts Postgraduate Cross-Institutional
$19,500
$28,800
DG016
Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics
$19,500
$28,800
DG041
$20,700
$28,800
DG018
Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing
$19,500
$28,800
DG030
Graduate Certificate in Cultural Studies
$19,500
$28,800
DG014
Graduate Certificate in Development Studies
$19,500
$28,200
DG023
Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication and Culture
$19,500
$28,800
DG045
Graduate Certificate in Economics
$27,500
$37,600
DG042
Graduate Certificate in English Studies
$19,500
$28,800
DG036
Graduate Certificate in Health Communication
$22,000
$34,100
DG029
$19,500
$28,200
$34,700
DG044
Graduate Certificate in International Relations
$21,000
DG038
Graduate Certificate in International Security
$28,000
$37,600
DG031
Graduate Certificate in International Studies
$21,000
$34,700
DG010
$20,500
$32,800
DG043
Graduate Certificate in Museum and Heritage Studies
$20,000
$28,800
DG020
Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies
$19,500
$28,800
DG037
Graduate Certificate in Political Economy
$20,700
$32,200
TG000
Graduate Certificate in Public Administration
$39,900
$43,400
DG026
$20,000
$28,800
DG032
$21,500
$34,700
DG015
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Public Relations
$22,000
$29,300
DG028
$20,200
$29,500
DF022
Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics
$19,500
$28,800
DF047
$20,700
$28,800
DF024
$19,500
$28,800
DF034
$19,500
$28,800
DF020
Graduate Diploma in Development Studies
$19,500
$28,200
DF028
Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication and Culture
$19,500
$28,800
DF055
Graduate Diploma in Economic Analysis
$27,500
$37,600
DF043
Graduate Diploma in Economics
$27,500
$37,600
$28,800
DF048
$19,500
DF040
Graduate Diploma in Health Communication
$22,000
$34,100
DF033
$19,500
$28,200
DF056
Graduate Diploma in International Relations
$21,000
$34,700
DF044
Graduate Diploma in International Security
$28,000
$37,600
DF037
Graduate Diploma in International Studies
$21,000
$34,700
DF017
$20,500
$32,800
DF049
Graduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Studies
$20,000
$28,800
DF026
Graduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies
$19,500
$28,800
DF042
$20,700
$32,200
TF000
Graduate Diploma in Public Administration
$39,900
$43,400
DF031
Graduate Diploma in Publising
$20,000
$28,800
DF035
Graduate Diploma in Public Policy
$21,500
$34,700
DF021
Graduate Diploma in Strategic Public Relations
$22,000
$29,300
course code
COURSE NAME
DOMESTIC FEE/
eftsl $AUD
INTERNATIONAL FEE/
eftsl $AUD
DF032
Graduate Diploma in US Studies
$20,200
$29,500
DC042
Master of Applied Linguistics
$19,500
$28,800
DC075
Master of Art Curating
$20,700
$28,800
DC072
Master of China Studies
$20,000
$29,300
DC045
Master of Crosscultural Communication
$19,500
$28,800
DC044
Master of Creative Writing
$19,500
$28,800
DC057
Master of Cultural Studies
$19,500
$28,800
DC040
Master of Development Studies
$19,500
$28,200
DC050
Master of Digital Communication and Culture
$19,500
$28,800
DC084
Master of Economic Analysis
$27,500
$37,600
DC070
Master of Economics
$27,500
$37,600
DC076
Master of English Studies
$19,500
$28,800
TC030
Executive Master of Public Administration
$35,600
$43,400
DC064
Master of Health Communication
$22,000
$34,100
DC069
Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Asia Pacific)
$17,200
$24,500
DC055
Master of Human Rights
$19,500
$28,200
DC085
$21,000
$34,700
DC071
Master of International Security
$28,000
$37,600
DC060
Master of International Studies
$21,000
$34,700
$29,300
DC067
Master of Letters in US Studies
$20,200
DC037
Master of Media Practice
$20,500
$32,800
DC077
Master of Museum and Heritage Studies
$20,000
$28,800
DC048
$19,500
$28,800
$32,200
DC066
Master of Political Economy
$20,700
TC031
Master of Public Administration
$39,900
$43,400
DC053
$20,000
$28,800
DC058
Master of Public Policy
$21,500
$34,700
DC041
Master of Strategic Public Relations
$22,000
$29,300
DC054
Master of US Studies
$20,200
$29,500
DK000
Arts Postgraduate Non-Degree
$19,500
$28,800
DA000
Doctor of Letters
$19,500
$30,000
DC080
Master of Arts (Research)
N/A
$27,800
DC009
Master of Philosophy (Arts)
N/A
$30,000
DB003
Doctor of Arts
N/A
$30,000
DB000
Doctor of Philosophy
N/A
$30,000
DB004
Doctor of Social Sciences
N/A
$30,000
information about the fee and course code table above

All fees are presented in Australian dollars per 1 EFTSL (Equivalent Full Time Study Load). An EFTSL is a standard annual full
time load and at the University of Sydney it is equivalent to 48 credit points. If students are studying more or less than one
EFTSL, their fee will increase or decrease proportionally.
To calculate fees for your course, you must multiply the EFTSL cost by the duration of the course. For example, the Master of
Human Rights and Democratisation takes 60 credit points (1.25 EFTSL) to complete and the cost for one EFTSL is $17,200
(domestic) and $24,500 (international). Therefore, if all 60 credit points are to be completed in 2014, the cost for the Master
of Human Rights and Democratisation equals 1.25 x 17,200, which is $21,500 for domestic students and 1.25 x 24,500, which is
$30,625 for international students. Likewise, the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing takes 24 credit points (0.5 EFTSL) to
complete and the cost for one EFTSL is $19,500 (domestic) and $28,800 (international). Therefore, the cost for the Graduate
Certificate in Creative Writing equals 0.5 x 19,500, which is $9,750 for domestic students and 0.5 x 28,800, which is $14,400
for international students.
Above fee rates are applicable only if a course is completed within the same calendar year, as they are subject to annual review
and may change in the future. To find the duration of your course and up to date information on fees, please refer to the
University of Sydney website: sydney.edu.au/courses
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