Coursework Programs
The Department offers two MA programs – an MA in Modern History and an MA in History (in conjunction with the Department of Ancient History). It also offers a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Preparation.
Master of Arts in Modern History
Admission Requirements:
A Bachelor degree with a significant component in history or related disciplines
Length of Candidature:
1 year full-time; 2-4 years part-time External candidature
External candidature:
Available (NB All MA units are available as external units. Most are only available as external units.)
Commencement:
March, July
Course requirements:
32 pg credit points
Enquiries
Dr Hsu-Ming Teo
Telephone: (02) 9850 7018
email: Hsu-Ming.Teo@humn.mq.edu.au
The course is designed to permit candidates to study in a range of areas of historical enquiry in modern history. Candidates complete eight half-year units or their equivalent. Normally, part-time students will complete two such units each semester for two years. Note that up to two Ancient History units may be included in the degree program. Candidates may also take IRPG841 Theory of International Relations (D1, E1, X1) and/or IRPG844 The Asian-Pacific Region and Australia (D2, E2, X2). Proposals for interdisciplinary programs should be discussed with Dr Teo.
* D= Day E= Evening X = External 1= Semester 2=Semester 2
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor degree with a major in history or related disciplines
Length of Candidature:
1 year full-time; 2-4 years part-time
External candidature
Only available for some units
Commencement:
March, July
Course requirements:
32 pg credit points
Enquiries
Dr Hsu-Ming Teo
Telephone: (02) 9850 7018
email: Hsu-Ming.Teo@humn.mq.edu.au
Dr Ian Plant (Ancient History)
Telephone: (02) 9850 8880
email: iplant@hmn.mq.edu.au
This program is designed for candidates who wish to take an equal combination of Ancient and Modern History units. Ancient History units may be taken from both Ancient History and Egyptology programs. Up to two units may be taken from the program in Early Christian Studies. It is not possible to include research based units in this general History program.
Postgraduate Certificate in Research Preparation (Humanities) - PGCertResPrep(HUM)
Admission Requirements
A 4-year Bachelor degree or a Master degree by coursework
Length of Candidature:
1 year part-time
External candidature
Only available for some units
Commencement:
March, July
Course requirements:
12 pg credit points
Enquiries
Dr Hsu-Ming Teo (Modern History)
Telephone: (02) 9850 7018
Email: Hsu-Ming.Teo@humn.mq.edu.au
Many students complete a coursework degree without including a dissertation, and subsequently wish to undertake a Higher Degree by Research. This course is designed to allow students to upgrade their qualifications so that they will be eligible to apply for admission to HDR candidature in the Division of Humanities. The aim of the course is to provide supporting knowledge for and research training and experience in conducting independent research, leading to the completion of a minor dissertation (15,000-20,000 words).