Master of History
Why study the Master of History at UNE?
The Master of History covers three distinct areas: discipline knowledge, a choice of area studies, and writing history. The M.Hist suits students coming to the study of history for the first time as well as those who want to extend their knowledge in particular areas or upgrade their professional qualifications. The area studies cover both Ancient and Modern History, including Ancient Greece and Rome, the ancient near East, Early Modern and Medieval History, American History, Australian History, Asian History, European History and Public History. The course progresses from exploring the nature of history as a discipline through to specialised studies of historical periods and problems, and it ends with the opportunity to undertake substantial historical research projects including writing for publication
Career Opportunities
This course offers higher-level writing and research skills development. Moreover, it encourages critical thinking and analytical skills development as well, all of which will be useful in a range of professions especially journalism and media work, public relations, policy development, government and administration. Many of our graduates will wish to work as consulting historians or to continue in the teaching profession.
Those not wishing to pursue career paths but studying History out of interest will find the concentrated study of history at this higher level personally rewarding which may lead to the writing of History for pleasure and profit.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off campus through UAC
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||
| Benefits | Candidates who enrol in the Master of History and complete 24 credit points from the units specified in the Course Schedule may apply to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Arts. Such graduates who then wish to complete the Master of History must re-apply for admission. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off campus through UAC For more information, click here
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | 1. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the course coordinator. 2. An applicant for admission to candidature shall have fulfilled all requirements for a degree of Bachelor of the University or shall have fulfilled the requirements for a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at another University or institution recognised by the course coordinator for this purpose. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course). The course coordinator may grant advanced standing for: (a) up to 24 credit points on the basis of units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another university provided they have a reasonable degree of correspondence to units prescribed for the course work program; or (b) up to 24 credit points for other significant learning which the School considers equivalent to units prescribed for the course work program. |
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Admission to Candidature
1. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the course coordinator.
2. An applicant for admission to candidature shall have fulfilled all requirements for a degree of Bachelor of the University or shall have fulfilled the requirements for a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at another University or institution recognised by the course coordinator for this purpose.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course).
The course coordinator may grant advanced standing for:
(a) up to 24 credit points on the basis of units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another university provided they have a reasonable degree of correspondence to units prescribed for the course work program; or
(b) up to 24 credit points for other significant learning which the School considers equivalent to units prescribed for the coursework program.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
1. To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points at 400 level or above approved by the course coordinator.
2. Candidates must include units to the value of at least 24 credit points in the same subject or approved program of study. With the approval of the relevant head of school, WORK500 may be substituted for one of the 400-level or above units of a subject.
3. Candidates may include units to the value of not more than 18 credit points selected from individual reading units/dissertation units within their program.
4. Candidates shall pursue a program of study approved by the course coordinator including units selected from the following subjects: American History, Ancient History, Ancient Greece and Rome, Asian History, Australian History, Early Modern and Medieval History, European History, Modern History, Public History, The Ancient Near East.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 6 cps |
| Listed Units | 42 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of History.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Arts on completion of 24 credit points. Such graduates who then wish to complete the Master of History must re-apply for admission.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.