Humanities Postgraduate Study
Postgraduate by Coursework
Graduate Certificate courses (six months full-time or the equivalent part-time) develop skills in a specialised area that may or may not be directly related to that of an undergraduate degree. Graduate Certificates are designed for both graduates and individuals with no academic qualifications, but significant work experience.
The Graduate Diploma is a specialised, vocationally orientated award of one year’s full-time or equivalent part-time duration. Entry is normally based on a bachelor degree or diploma although exceptions may be made for applicants with appropriate work experience.
Postgraduate Diploma programs assist graduates to advance their expertise in the field in which they have majored at an undergraduate level. Emphasis is on developing a greater depth and breadth of knowledge and skills through advanced studies of methods, theories and strategies. The programs maintain a vocational emphasis through strong links with practitioners.
The Master by Coursework award (2 years full-time or equivalent part-time) enables graduates to expand their practical skills and knowledge in their area of expertise. Most coursework programs also have a research component and offer the combined result of an enhancement of practical knowledge as well as the building of research skills.
The Professional Master Programs are designed for professionals who wish to further their knowledge and skills. Fast-track and intensive, these programs are generally one year or three semesters in duration and offer an executive-style qualification directly relevant to career environments, with the added benefit of networking with like-minded people. Relevant work experience is a prerequisite for entry into this program.
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Postgraduate by Research
Master by Research. A student with a bachelor degree with honours or a graduate diploma may be considered for admission to a master by research degree. In exceptional cases, applicants holding bachelor pass degrees, provided they can demonstrate superior academic achievement and significant work experience, can also be considered for admission to master degrees.
PhD. To be considered for admission to a doctoral degree, a student must have a master degree or a bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours from either Curtin or a recognised Australian or overseas tertiary institution. The content of the degree is determined in consultation with the graduate studies committee in the Faculty.
Doctor of Creative Arts (DCA). This research degree offers the possibility to do both creative production and research. The final outcome is a creative piece of work combined with an exegesis. The content of the degree is determined in consultation with the graduate studies committee in the Faculty.
The Professional Doctorate programs provide graduates with intensive training through a mix of coursework and research for professional application. Candidates are expected to be working in their field of interest. The research topic will be selected on the basis of industry needs, originality and areas of expertise of the candidate.
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