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Degree requirements and course descriptions

The Faculty of Arts offers a range of postgraduate programs by coursework and subject areas outlined in the Faculty of Arts 2008 Postgraduate Coursework and Research Programs prospectus. All courses comprise units of study and may be undertaken full time or part time, as detailed below.

Master of Letters (MLitt)

Admission requirements
An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree shall:

  • be a Bachelor of Arts of The University of Sydney or equivalent or, in special cases, hold another degree of the University, and
  • have demonstrated high achievement in the undergraduate courses, and
  • have completed courses specified by the department concerned, or courses deemed to be equivalent to those specified.

Upgrade from a MA, MApplLing, MCW, MMuseum Stud, MPACS
Candidates in the degrees of MA, MApplLing, MCW, MMuseum Stud, MPACS may apply to upgrade to the degree of MLitt. Candidates should have a good Credit average result in postgraduate units of study undertaken during MA, MApplLing, MCW, MMuseum Stud, or MPACS candidature. Upgrade from a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate is not permitted.

Subject areas
Programs of study may be undertaken in a variety of subject areas. Please note that not all programs are available in each subject area.

Completion requirements
The degree comprises 12 units of study (72 credit points), including a treatise of approximately 25,000 words on an approved topic. The treatise is written under the supervision of an academic member of staff, and comprises 2 units of study (Treatise Part 1 and Treatise Part 2), each worth 12 credit points.

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Master of Arts (MA)
Graduate Diploma in Arts (GradDipArts)
Graduate Certificate in Arts (GradCertArts)

Admission requirements
An applicant for admission to candidature shall:

  • be a Bachelor of Arts of The University of Sydney or equivalent and
  • have completed a three year sequence (undergraduate major) within the subject area in which the applicant seeks to proceed, provided that the applicant’s work is of sufficient merit, or
  • have completed at a satisfactory level courses deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent.

Subject areas
These programs of study may be undertaken in a variety of subject areas. Please note that not all programs are available in each subject area.

Most of these courses are available for commencement in Semester 2.

Completion requirements

Master of Arts:
8 units of study (48 credit points), which may include a dissertation. In some subject areas, the dissertation is compulsory. The dissertation is written under the supervision of an academic member of staff, and comprises 2 units of study (Dissertation Part 1 and Dissertation Part 2), each worth 6 credit points.

GradDipArts:
6 units of study (36 credit points)

GradCertArts:
4 units of study (24 credit points)

Some subject areas include compulsory core units of study.

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Master of Applied Linguistics (MAppLing)
Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics (GradDipAppLing)
Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics (GradCertAppLing)
and
Master of Crosscultural Communication (MCC)

Admission requirements:
An applicant for admission to candidature shall be a Bachelor of Arts of The University of Sydney or equivalent and have completed a three year sequence (undergraduate major) in a relevant subject area at a standard acceptable to the Faculty.

Course description
Applied Linguistics
Linguistics explores the phonetics, grammar and semantics of individual languages, seeking to uncover the features common to all languages. The Department is widely recognised for its expertise in systemic functional grammar and applied linguistics, while new areas of strength include formal generative linguistics, Lexical Functional Grammar, and indigenous languages of Australia and the Asia-Pacific. Applied Linguistics focuses on the process of teaching and learning of a second language and is suitable for those involved in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), second language teaching (SLT), teaching modern languages (particularly Korean and Japanese) and other kinds of language education. The program in Applied Linguistics is designed for those interested in applying linguistics to educational and other professional areas.

Crosscultural Communication
With the rise of globalization, crosscultural communication now takes place in most areas of life including the employment fields of tourism, marketing and advertising, business, diplomacy, media, policy-making and co-operation between government and non-government organizations. The Master of Crosscultural Communication has been designed for those working or aspiring to work in these sectors. Students will develop the tools to analyze crosscultural communication on the basis of a sound grounding in sociolinguistics, discourse analysis and the ethnography of communication, learning to communicate creatively across cultural boundaries. The unique program allows students to tailor part of their course to suit their own interests, choosing from a spectrum of units ranging from translating to media, tourism studies and professional communication. A diverse student body and a location in the heart of Sydney's multicultural community provides ample opportunities for hands-on research.


Contact
Dr Toni Borowsky
Phone: +61 2 9351 3479
Email:
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Master of Asian Studies (MAsianStud)
Graduate Diploma in Asian Studies (GradDipAsianStud)
Graduate Certificate in Asian Studies (GradCertAsianStud)

Admission requirements:
An applicant for admission to candidature shall be a Bachelor of Arts of The University of Sydney or equivalent and have completed a three year sequence (undergraduate major) in a relevant subject area, provided that the applicant's work is of sufficient merit

Course description
Asian Studies focuses on Asia and specific Asian regions using an interdisciplinary and comparative approach. The historical, cultural, economic, political and religious aspects of Asian societies are examined from a range of perspectives.

The University has a rich tradition of Asian Studies dating back to the establishment of the Department of Oriental Studies in 1918. Today, the University offers a wide range of resources for teaching and research in the languages, culture, history and societies of Asia, including the library’s extensive East Asian collection. The focus on Asia recognises the increasing importance for Australia to produce more graduates trained in Asian languages and studies.

Contact
Professor Mayfair Yang
Phone: +61 2 9036 5480
Email:
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Master of Buddhist Studies (MBuddhistStud)
Graduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies (GradDipBuddhistStud)
Graduate Certificate in Buddhist Studies (GradCertBuddhistStud)

Admission requirements:
An applicant for admission to candidature shall be a Bachelor of Arts of The University of Sydney or equivalent and have completed a three year sequence (undergraduate major) in a relevant subject area, provided that the applicant's work is of sufficient merit.

Course description
Buddhist Studies is an innovative program developed in response to widespread interest in Buddhism among Australians and overseas students. Buddhism is a vital component of Australia's religious tapestry and plays an important role in local and global affairs. The courses in Buddhist Studies offer students a rich and coherent understanding of Buddhism, covering areas including textual analysis, history, cultural and political context, praxis and contemporary Buddhist manifestations. The Buddhist Studies program has been co-operatively developed between Studies in Religion and Indian Subcontinent Studies.

Contact
Assoc Professor Iain Gardner
Phone: +61 2 9351 4484
Email:


Master of Letters (Creative Writing) (MLittCW)
Master of Creative Writing (MCW)
Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing (GradDipCW)
Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing (GradCertCW)

Admission requirements:
An applicant for admission to candidature shall hold a Bachelor of Arts with a three year sequence (undergraduate major) in English or Australian Literature, or equivalent. Applicants must provide a portfolio of between 1500 and 3000 words of prose writing or 10 to 15 pages of poetry.

Course description
In Creative Writing, students develop their own writing skills through a series of structured workshops led by leading practitioners from various genres. Students can also take advantage of learning first-hand from well known, recently published writers and publishing industry representatives, and pursue a critical study of current trends in poetry and prose. Advanced workshops are offered in poetry and fiction writing. Some Creative Writing students have become published writers during or after their candidature.

Visiting writers who have participated in the Creative Writing program in recent years include Judith Beveridge, MTC Cronin, Robert Gray, Kate Grenville, JS Harry, David Malouf, Stephen Schedding, Nicolette Stasko, John Tranter and Alan Wearne.

Contact
Dr Daniel Anlezark
Phone: +61 2 9351 3828
Email:
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*New in 2008*

Master of Cultural Studies (MCS)
Graduate Diploma in Cultural Studies (GradDipCS)
Graduate Certificate in Cultural Studies GradDipCS)

Admission requirements:
A Bachelor degree in a relevant field in the humanities and social sciences. Candidates who do not hold a Bachelor degree may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate if they have completed courses of study at a satisfactory level, which may be deemed to be equivalent.

Course description
Gender and Cultural Studies allows students to critically engage with the changing representations and meanings of gender and culture in our everyday world. The Department is globally renowned for its interdisciplinary research and teaching in feminist, gender and cultural studies, and has some of Australia's foremost theorists in gender and culture on staff.

The Department also has a vibrant research culture where students are actively involved in research seminars and are frequently offered the chance to contribute to teaching and collaborative research projects. The program profoundly enriches study and work in the humanities and social sciences as well as law, the physical sciences, government and education.

In 2008, the new Master of Cultural Studies program focuses on how to effectively research and analyse cultural forms and practices, including questions raised around identities, communities, representation and the forms and practices of everyday life. Units offer a range of critical perspectives on culture, providing students with tools to analyse how culture is produced, circulated and changed. There are four elective pathways: Cultural Studies in Gender; Media, Society and Culture; Culture, Diversity and Difference; and Cultural debates.


Contact
Dr Catherine Driscoll
Phone: + 61 2 9036 9503
Email:

Master of Development Studies (MDVST)
Graduate Diploma in Development Studies (GradDipDVST)
Graduate Certificate in Development Studies (GradCertDVST)

Admission requirements:
An applicant for admission to candidature shall:

be a Bachelor of Arts of The University of Sydney or equivalent and

have completed a three year sequence (undergraduate major) in a social science related discipline, provided that the applicant’s work is of sufficient merit, or

hold an approved Bachelor degree in any discipline and a minimum two years’ documented relevant work experience in the field of development.

Course description
The program in Development Studies deploys the University’s expertise in the areas of the sociology of modernisation, linguistic diversity and the anthropology of colonial and post-colonial nation-states. Graduates will be in a strong position to market themselves in a variety of sectors including local, national, international and transnational development organisations and/or aid agencies; local and/or national government and non-government organisations; and private sector firms. The skills gained through the Development Studies program at Sydney will improve the effectiveness of graduates as administrators, researchers, development planners, educators or managers. Professionals in the field of development need to be able to understand the implications of wider social and political changes at a global level which affect local conditions. Candidates will be able to approach the complex issues related to contemporary processes of globalisation, economic and social development from an interdisciplinary perspective and develop a wide range of skills which utilise theoretical, empirical and policy based knowledge.

Completion requirements
MDVS: 8 units of study (48 credit points), including SSCP6900, SSCP6901, GOVT 6125

GradDipDVS: 6 units of study (36 credit points), including SSCP6900, SSCP6901, GOVT 6125

GradCertDVS:
4 units of study (24 credit points), including SSCP6900, SSCP6901, GOVT 6125

Contact
Dr Neil Maclean
Phone: +61 2 9351 2931
Email:
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Master of Digital Communication and Culture (MDCC)
Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication and Culture (GradDipDCC)
Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication and Culture (GradCertDCC)

Admission requirements
An applicant for admission to candidature in the Master of Digital Communication and Culture or Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication and Culture shall normally have completed a Bachelors degree at a standard acceptable to the Faculty or equivalent. An applicant for admission to candidature in the Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication and Culture shall normally have completed a Bachelors degree at a standard acceptable to the Faculty, or have equivalent professional experience in a relevant field or industry. All applicants are required to submit a statement of 300 words on why they wish to undertake the course.

Course description
The program rigorously examines recent developments in digital information and communication technologies and the socio-cultural transformations associated with them. Recent changes in information and communication technologies –the Internet, mobile telecommunications and other interactive media forms– are contributing to transformations in many traditional industries and across society more broadly. The courses will give students a detailed understanding of the emerging digital technologies and their contexts.

The program will suit people with backgrounds in liberal arts, policy and creative practice who want to improve their understanding of emerging technologies. These people recognise the significance of recent developments in ICTs, but have little desire to become low-level technical specialists, nor to take a purely business-centric approach to these changes. They want to understand these technological developments within the framework of critical humanities scholarship.

Completion requirements
MDCC:
8 units of study (48 credit points), including 4 core units

GradDipDCC:
6 units of study (36 credit points), including 3 core units

GradCertDCC:
4 units of study (24 credit points), including 2 core units

Contact
Dr Chris Chesher
Phone: +61 2 9036 6173
Email:
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Graduate Certificate in e-Communications (GradCertE-Comms)

Admission requirements
An applicant for admission to candidature shall hold a Bachelor degree at a standard acceptable to the Faculty, or have equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.

Course Description
This new course is aimed at professionals in a wide range of educational environments, including secondary and tertiary institutions, government and community organisations, private adult education establishments, and trainers and educators in the corporate sector. These professionals are faced with the need for more flexible learning environments that will rely more and more on e-communication. The Graduate Certificate in E-Communications will equip them with an in-depth understanding of the new communication technologies and a framework based on (1) the emerging models and practices for effective integration of e-communications into the curriculum, and (2) the educational, social and organisational factors that are shaping practices in the educational use of e-communications.

Contact
Associate Professor Marie-Therese Barbaux
Phone: +61 2 9351 7511
META (Multimedia and Educational Technologies in Arts) Centre

*New in 2008*

Master of Economics (Social Sciences) (MEcSocSci)

Admission requirements:
A Bachelor degree with a major in social science, economics or equivalent and results at a credit grade average.

Course description
Political economy asserts that economic processes do not take place in isolation from social and political processes. Political economy studies the dynamics of globalisation and the implications for national economic policy; the concentration of economic activity, wealth and opportunities; the trade-offs between health, education and equity; the free market arguments; environmental sustainability; the decline and development of regional economies; and debates over development and economic rights. This degree is valuable for those trained in other disciplines – social and community work, economics, journalism – wanting to enhance their economic literacy and their critical engagement in economic debate.

Contact
Dr Tim Anderson
Phone: +61 2 9351 4783
Email:

Master of English Language in Australia (MELA)
Graduate Diploma in English Language in Australia (GradDipELA)
Graduate Certificate in English Language in Australia (GradCertELA)

Admission requirements
An applicant for admission to courses in English Language in Australia shall have completed a Bachelors degree in the humanities or social sciences at a standard acceptable to the Faculty.

Course description
The combined program of units of study in English, Linguistics and Australian Studies that make up the postgraduate English Language in Australia courses will enable students to develop their understanding of the structure and use of the English language. The program aims to be both academically rigorous and culturally enriching and will challenge both native and non-native speakers of English.

The courses include studies of sites, cultures and communities in Sydney and Australian texts and images, and offer an English language focus on: grammar and professional discourse; language and identity; the structure of the English language; bilingualism; translation; and the variety of "world Englishes".

Note: There is no mid year admission to the English Language in Australia program

Completion requirements
MELA:
8 units of study (48 credit points), including 4 core units

GradDipELA:
6 units of study (36 credit points), including 4 core units

GradCertELA:
4 units of study (24 credit points), including 3 core units

Contact
Dr Toni Borowsky
Phone: +61 2 9351 3479
Email:

Master of European Studies (MEuroStud)
Graduate Diploma in European Studies (GradDipEuroStud)
Graduate Certificate in European Studies (GradCertEuroStud)

Admission requirements:
An applicant for admission to candidature shall be a Bachelor of Arts of The University of Sydney or equivalent and have completed a three year sequence (undergraduate major) in a relevant subject area, provided that the applicant's work is of sufficient merit.

Course description
Drawing on a range of disciplines, the European Studies postgraduate program provides the framework for students to focus on the cultural, historical, political, linguistic and other dimensions of European societies, tailoring a course to suit their individual interests.

The Departments of French Studies, Germanic Studies, Italian Studies and Modern Greek present a culturally diverse range of units of study in the postgraduate European Studies program.

Contact
Dr Andrea Williams
Phone: +61 2 9351 2575
Email:
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Master of Film Studies (MFS)
Graduate Diploma in Film Studies (GradDipFilmStud)
Graduate Certificate in Film Studies (GradCertFilmStud)

Admission requirements
An applicant for admission to candidature in the Master of Film Studies or Graduate Diploma in Film Studies shall normally have completed a Bachelors degree at a standard acceptable to the Faculty or equivalent. An applicant for admission to candidature in the Graduate Certificate in Film Studies shall normally have completed a Bachelors degree at a standard acceptable to the Faculty, or be able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience in a relevant field

Course description
The Film Studies program focuses on the study of film, film culture, film criticism and film history. Students will be able to study the work of specific filmmakers, periods of film history, the relation of film to literature, the course of certain essential questions regarding the film image, such as its ‘inherent realism’, and its relation to the digital image. Students will also be able to study film and film culture from different ethnic regions and its place in those regions. Film is a global form and this is reflected in the ambitions of the program.

Courses in Film Studies also take into account the changing nature and form of the film image, and recognise that film is now a significant presence (as art object or archival object) in art galleries and museums as well as in cinemas, and that it intersects with television, and other media communications images.

Completion requirements
MFS:
8 units of study (48 credit points), including 4 core units

GradDipFS:
6 units of study (36 credit points), including 3 core units

GradCertFS:
4 units of study (24 credit points), including 2 core units

Contact
Dr Richard Smith
Phone: +61 2 9351 4208
Email:
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Master of Human Rights (MHR)
Graduate Diploma in Human Rights (GradDipHR)
Graduate Certificate in Human Rights (GradCertHR)

Admission requirements
A Bachelor degree with a major in the social sciences or a Bachelor of Law degree.

Course description
Human Rights has become a major discourse of our time and an increasing number of government agencies, non-government organizations and corporations are now taking on human rights principles and practices as part of their core business. This degree is necessarily inter-disciplinary and offers students a comprehensive grounding in the field of human rights from the full range of relevant disciplines. The Faculties of Arts, Law, Business and Economics, Science, Education and Medicine are all involved in the degree development and delivery. As well as attaining a strong foundation in theory and practice, students will be able to specialise in particular areas, opening up distinct career paths in law-related areas, politics, community based organization, health, environmental organizations and business. The degree will have a strong international scope with a particular emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region.

Contact
Dr Danielle Celermajer
Phone: + 61 2 9351 7641
Email:



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Master of International Studies (MIntS)
Graduate Diploma in International Studies (GradDipIntS)
Graduate Certificate in International Studies (GradCertIntS)

Admission requirements
A Bachelor degree from The University of Sydney or equivalent, with a minimum Credit average..

Course description
The program in International Studies develops analytical skills for the study of critical, current global issues. Graduates of the program have built successful careers in the Australian diplomatic corps, international organisations, media, consulting firms and the public service.

Contact
Dr Alan McConnell
Phone: + 61 2 9036 9079
Email: a.mcconnell@econ.usyd.edu.au

Master of Media Practice (MMediaPrac)
Graduate Diploma in Media Practice (GradDipMediaPrac)
Graduate Certificate in Media Practice (GradCertMediaPrac)


Admission requirements
An applicant for admission to candidature in the Master of Media Practice or Graduate Diploma in Media Practice shall normally have completed a Bachelors degree at a standard acceptable to the Faculty or equivalent. An applicant for admission to candidature in the Graduate Certificate in Media Practice shall normally have completed a Bachelors degree at a standard acceptable to the Faculty, or have equivalent professional experience in a relevant field

Course description
These courses teach elements of media practice, including writing for media, and media liaison, broadcast journalism skills, ethical and legal issues, and theories of mass communication. Students will improve their written and spoken communication skills, production skills in print and broadcast media contexts, and develop a sophisticated understanding of mass media production and reception. In addition, students will undertake elective units as a means of broadening their core units of study, according to their professional experience, interests and ambitions. These include units that will enrich knowledge and understanding of Australian and Asian-Pacific history, culture and politics, peace and conflict studies, and moral philosophy.

Contact
Dr Fiona Giles
Phone: +61 2 9036 6272
Email:

Master of Museum Studies (MMuseumStud)
Graduate Diploma in Museum Studies (GradDipMuseumStud)
Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies (GradCertMuseumStud)

Admission requirements:
An applicant for admission to candidature shall be a Bachelor of Arts of The University of Sydney or equivalent and have completed a three year sequence (undergraduate major) in a relevant subject area, provided that the applicant's work is of sufficient merit.

Course description
Museum Studies encompasses the study of museums, museology and the development of the skills and knowledge necessary for museum practice. A uniquely enriching experience, the program investigates the theory and history of collecting material things, their display and interpretation, and the changing nature of the museum as a concept and as an organization. Museum Studies offers an academic and vocational learning program to students from a wide range of disciplinary fields including history, art history, archaeology, anthropology, sociology, leisure studies, architecture, natural history and environmental studies.

The program has extensive professional and research links and contributes critically to changes in museology and museums. Professional links also mean that program places a consistently high percentage of its graduates in museums and museum-related employment.

Completion requirements
MMusemStud:
8 units of study (48 credit points), including the core unit MUSM 7033 The Museum Context

GradDipMuseumStud:
6 units of study (36 credit points), including the core unit MUSM 7033 The Museum Context

GradCertMuseumStud:
4 units of study (24 credit points), including the core unit MUSM 7033 The Museum Context

Contact
Dr Jennifer Barrett
Phone: +61 2 9351 6665
Email:
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Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS)
Graduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies (GradDipPACS)
Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies (GradCertPACS)

Admission requirements:
An applicant for admission to candidature shall have completed a Bachelor degree in the humanities and social sciences at a standard acceptable to the Faculty, provided that the applicant's work is of sufficient merit.

Course description
The Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies promotes research and teaching on the causes of conflict and the conditions that affect conflict resolution and peace. The Centre offers postgraduate coursework and research degrees to students from a wide variety of disciplinary and professional backgrounds who are seeking a career in peace and conflict studies, or want to enhance the skills they have developed in the field with a solid theoretical grounding.

Peace and Conflict Studies is an interdisciplinary program which provides students with the knowledge and practical skills for a range of careers associated with conflict resolution, international peace and security, social justice, human rights, and community and international development. Graduates of Peace and Conflict Studies work for the United Nations, international non-government organisations, local community organisations, universities and government departments, and as peacebuilders, community workers, diplomats, academics, conflict resolution practitioners and researchers.

Contact
Dr Wendy Lambourne
Phone: +61 2 9036 9286
Email:
Website:Centre for Peace and Conflict studies
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Master of Professional Communication (MPC)
Graduate Diploma in Professional Communication (GradDipPC)
Graduate Certificate in Professional Communication (GradCertPC)

Admission requirements
An applicant for admission to candidature shall be a Bachelor of Arts of The University of Sydney or equivalent and have demonstrated high achievement in the undergraduate courses.

Course description
The Professional Communication program is aimed at managers and professional workers whose jobs are oriented towards text and communication. The course teaches language and communication skills to a high level, using vocational applications of language in professional contexts.

You will improve your production and reception of spoken and written texts while developing a sophisticated understanding of the construction of meanings in social and multicultural contexts.

Completion requirements
MPC:
8 units of study (48 credit points), including 4 core units specified by the department.

GradDipPC:
6 units of study (36 credit points), including 4 core units specified by the department.

GradCertPC:
4 units of study (24 credit points), including core units specified by the department

Contact
Dr Jan Shaw
Phone: +61 2 9351 7413
Email:
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*New in 2008*

Master of Public Affairs (MPA)
Graduate Diploma in Public Affairs (GradDipPubAff)
Graduate Certificate in Public Affairs (GradCertPubAff)

Admission requirements
A Bachelor degree from The University of Sydney or equivalent, with a minimum Credit average.

Course description
The program in Public Affairs provide focused and in-depth scrutiny of relationships between business, government, non-government organisations and their internal and external stakeholders. The courses aid the analysis and understanding of: the framework and systems where these interactions occur; issues of principle and strategy that may arise; factors that effect an organisation's ability to operate efficiently and effectively in both its internal and external environment; the strategic management of issues, responses and the role of the media; the ongoing importance of clear and precise communication; and corporate citizenship and social responsibility.

Graduates of the program are well equipped to work within public or corporate affairs either within government, non-government or business, media and consulting firms.

Contact
Dr Alan McConnell
Phone: + 61 2 9036 6079
Email: a.mcconnell@econ.usyd.edu.au

*New in 2008*

Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Graduate Diploma in Public Policy (GradDipPubPol)
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (GradCertPubPol)

Admission requirements
A Bachelor degree from The University of Sydney or equivalent, with a minimum Credit average.

Course description
The Public Policy coursework program has a strong public sector focus and is primarily intended for those who serve, or seek to serve, in government. The courses aim to develop an understanding of the political, social, economic and organisational processes that shape, change and limit public policy programs. Major areas of interest include policy analysis, organisational behaviour, and issues management. Graduates of the program will gain high-level policy analysis skills preparing them for positions as Policy analysts in national, state and local government; advisers to political parties, business groups and trade unions; strategic planners or advisers on government/business relations; and policy experts within non-profit or ‘third sector’ agencies and international intergovernmental organisations such as the UN.

Contact
Dr Alan McConnell
Phone: + 61 2 9036 6079
Email: a.mcconnell@econ.usyd.edu.au

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Master of Publishing (MPub)
Graduate Diploma in Publishing (GradDipPub)
Graduate Certificate in Publishing (GradCertPub)

Admission requirements
An applicant for admission to candidature in the Master of Publishing or Graduate Diploma in Publishing shall normally have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at a standard acceptable to the Faculty or equivalent. An applicant for admission to candidature in the Graduate Certificate in Publishing shall normally have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at a standard acceptable to the Faculty, or be able to demonstrate equivalent professional industry experience. All applicants are required to submit a statement of 300 words on why they wish to undertake the course.

Course description
The courses in Publishing equip students with the skills and knowledge required for book, magazine and website publishing. The program offers both professional training with direct vocational applications as well as examination of the history of publishing and theories of cultural formation. Research has found that the publishing industry is in need of employees with both practical production skills as well as an understanding of cultural consumption in theory and practice. These courses consider aspects of book, magazine and electronic publishing, including editing and manuscript preparation; print and website production; marketing and professional communication; and the history of the book and Australian publishing.

The courses are aimed at students who wish to take up, or already occupy, career positions in publishing or other organisations where an in-depth understanding of publishing would enhance their professional prospects. Those who already hold publishing skills will broaden their knowledge to acquire an overview of production and management processes qualifying them for promotion. Recent humanities graduates can gain practical knowledge through work placement and production units.

Completion requirements
MPub:
8 units of study (48 credit points), including 4 core units

GradDipPub:
6 units of study (36 credit points), including 3 core units

GradCertPub:
4 units of study (24 credit points), including 2 core units

Contact
Dr Fiona Giles
Phone: +61 2 93036 6272
Email:

Master of Strategic Public Relations (MSPR)
Graduate Diploma in Strategic Public Relations (GradDipSPR)
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Public Relations (GradCertSPR)

Admission requirements
Candidates must:

hold a Bachelors degree from The University of Sydney or equivalent, and/or

have five years’ professional experience in Public Relations.

Course description
The Strategic Public Relations program has a central focus in professional public relations with two strands - corporate communication strand political communication. The corporate communication strand focuses on public relations management, including investor relations and financial relations, while the political communication strand focuses on political campaigning in theory and practice.

Completion requirements
MSPR:
8 units of study (48 credit points), including 4 core units

GradDipSPR:
6 units of study (36 credit points), including 3 core units

GradCertSPR: 4 units of study (24 credit points), including 2 core units

Contact
Dr Richard Stanton
Phone: +61 2 9351 2821
Email:

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Master of US Studies (MUSS)
Graduate Diploma in US Studies (GradDipUSS)
Graduate Certificate in US Studies (GradCertUSS)

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

Course description
As the world changes in the 21st century, there is a critical need to understand the United States in all of its complexity. US Studies, offered through the newly created United States Studies Centre, equips students with a comprehensive analysis of the US from an international perspective. The interdisciplinary program focuses on three main areas of study: Power and Democracy(American politics, American history, international affairs and public policy); Wealth Creation and Rights Protection– (US financial institutions, business culture, legal systems and trade); and American Thinking (US cultural, media and social studies).

Experiential learning and diverse assessments are key elements of the core units. A flexible degree structure allows students to tailor their studies for those with either a specialist or general background. The US Studies Centre offers scholarships to eligible candidates.

US Studies students will be part of a dynamic program at the US Studies Centre, including regular debates and seminars, visiting international guest lecturers and annual events such as a national summit and American film festival.

Contact
Dr Lyn Carson
Phone: +61 2 9351 3089
Email:



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