Department of Studies in Religion

Faculty of Arts

Graduate Certificate in Buddhist Studies
Postgraduate Coursework 2008

Duration

This qualification is normally completed in 0.5 years of full time study or up to 2 years part time.

Entry Requirements

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

Completion Requirements

4 units of study (totalling 24 credit points).

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

Candidates in the Graduate Certificate program may choose to transfer to the Graduate Diploma or Masters program with full credit once they have passed the required units.

Related Info

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Prospective Postgraduates
International Office
Postgraduate Coursework
Postgraduate Research
arts.pg@arts.usyd.edu.au

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