(1) A candidate for the Graduate Certificate shall have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Standing Committee of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (hereinafter referred to as the Committee).
(2) In exceptional cases, an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic or professional qualifications as may be approved by the Committee may be permitted to enrol for the Graduate Certificate.
(3) If the Committee is not satisfied with the qualifications submitted by an applicant, the Committee may require the applicant to undergo such assessment or carry out such work as the Committee may prescribe, before permitting enrolment.
The program for the Graduate Certificate in Arts (program 7325) in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers the following areas of study:
?Interpreting and Translation (School of Humanities and Languages)
?International Relations (School of Social Sciences)
?Linguistics (School of Humanities and Languages)
The Master of Arts by Research degree program involves the completion of a thesis proposal and a research thesis. The degree is completed in either three or four sessions (full-time). It is designed for students wishing to engage in serious research but not able to devote the three years required to complete a PhD or with a research project which does not lend itself to that level of extended treatment. Clear indication of potential to undertake research is required, either through a relevant Honours degree or through a period of professional work following a relevant undergraduate degree.
The Master of Arts (Extension) in Interpreting and Translation Studies (Program 8229) aims to prepare students for professional activities as highly qualified translators and interpreters, by developing the necessary competencies to meet the challenges of the growing domestic and international markets. Courses in interpreting and translation are offered in English and the following languages: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish.
This program is accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) at Professional Translator (both directions) and Professional Interpreter level.
The Graduate Diploma in Arts by Research is offered by Schools and approved disciplinary programs in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. It is designed primarily to enable students with substantial concentration in an area of study in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree to achieve a qualification to meet the requirements for entry to postgraduate research programs in the Faculty.
The Graduate Certificate in Art is suitable for graduates wishing to extend their professional qualifications with a short period of study and those wishing to broaden or change directions in their professional endeavours or who have been admitted under Qualifications Rule 2.2 which allows entry with professional qualifications.
Candidates must successfully complete eight courses totalling 48 units of credit to graduate with the Graduate Diploma.
Candidates with a minimum of credit average may upgrade to the Master of Art, with full credit for courses completed.
The Graduate Diploma can be completed in two academic sessions. The maximum period is four academic sessions. In special circumstances an extension may be granted.
The Graduate Certificate in Art is suitable for graduates wishing to extend their professional qualifications with a short period of study and those wishing to broaden or change directions in their professional endeavours or who have been admitted under Qualifications Rule 2.2, which allows entry with professional qualifications.
Candidates must successfully complete four courses totalling 24 units of credit to graduate with the Graduate Certificate.
Candidates with a minimum of credit average may upgrade to the Graduate Diploma in Art, with full credit for courses completed.
The Graduate Certificate can be completed in one academic semester. The maximum period is two academic semesters. In special circumstances an extension may be granted.
Students enrolled in the Master of Art Administration (Honours) complete 24 units of coursework (normally taken as four courses of 6 units of credit), and undertake a program of independent, supervised research to produce a thesis (72 units and may take the form of a written thesis or an art administration project, together with supporting written documentation). The length of the thesis may vary but will not normally exceed 30,000 words. Each research student is allocated a supervisor with knowledge of the field. In addition, at least one co-supervisor is appointed. Students are expected to meet regularly with the supervisor. Contact with other staff and postgraduate students is maintained through participation in the postgraduate seminar program.
Coursework courses offered by UNSW Art and Design are listed in this Handbook: see section on coursework Masters degrees. Students will discuss the courses to be taken with the program coordinator and the supervisor. Approval for the coursework courses, the thesis topic and supervisory arrangements is given by the Standing Committee.
Students enrolled in the Master of Art Theory undertake a program of independent, supervised research over two years full-time (or the equivalent part-time) and produce a written thesis. This research degree in Art History and Theory offers training in research methodologies, their critical evaluation and application. In certain cases art work may be submitted in support of the written thesis, where it is appropriate to make an argument through a visual or time-based form. Each research student is allocated a supervisor with knowledge of the field. In addition, at least one co-supervisor is appointed. Students are expected to meet regularly with the supervisor. Contact with other staff and postgraduate students is maintained through participation in the postgraduate seminar program.