Online Courses Handbook 2003

190503 v.2 Master of Arts (Cultural Heritage Studies)

Introduction
This research course culminates in the production of a thesis or a product or system making a significant contribution in the heritage studies field.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelors degree (or equivalent) with honours or a postgraduate diploma in a discipline relevant to a proposed research topic. Applicants are expected to have received the equivalent of first or upper second class honours.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is of two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation
This course is studied as a research degree. The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator, Research Institute of Cultural Heritage. Students without prior studies in research methods may be required to undertake relevant preparatory units. This will increase the stated course duration.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

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