Department of Studies in Religion

Faculty of Arts

Master of Buddhist Studies
Postgraduate Coursework 2008

Duration

This qualification is normally completed in 1 year of full time study or 2 - 4 years part time.

Entry Requirements

A recognised Bachelor degree with a major in the humanities or social sciences.

Completion Requirements

8 units of study (totalling 48 credit points).

Students are encouraged to construct a program that combines language units with core units of study.

Units of Study

Semester

Credit Pts

Readings in Early Buddhist Literature

1

6

Buddhism and the West

2

6

Healing in Buddhism

2

6

Buddhist Contemplative Practices

1

6

Dissertation Part 1 *

1, 2

6

Dissertation Part 2 *

1, 2

6

Academic Research Project *

1, 2

6

Pali for Postgraduates 1

1

6

Pali for Postgraduates 2

2

6

Sanskrit for Postgraduates 1

1

6

Sanskrit for Postgraduates 2

2

6

Sanskrit for Postgraduates 3

1

6

Sanskrit for Postgraduates 4

2

6

Notes:
*	Department permission required

Attendance Pattern

Classes are predominantly scheduled in the evenings to accommodate those students with daytime commitments.

Further Study

The Master of Buddhist Studies may include a supervised research project (RLST 6946 Academic Research Project) and/or a dissertation of 15,000 words (RLST 6921 Dissertation 1 and RLST 6922 Dissertation 2) as preparation to enter a research postgraduate degree such as a Master of Philosophy or a Doctor of Philosophy.

Candidates intending to undertake further study should consult the Program Coordinator.

Related Info

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Prospective Postgraduates
International Office
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arts.pg@arts.usyd.edu.au

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