History Specialization
History Specialization - Overview
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The Graduate Diploma in History allows students to deepen their understanding of the discipline of history. The coursework includes two compulsory courses, History and Theory and Researching and Writing History, and a selection from a range of other courses that cover many historical periods and exemplify a variety of historical techniques.
Prerequisites
Applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Arts program should have obtained a Bachelor degree from an approved tertiary education institution in History or a cognate discipline, with at least six Credit level grades (60% or better) in courses other than first year courses.
The Graduate Diploma in Arts and the Master of Arts specialising in History are integrated to allow students who achieve an average grade of Distinction or higher (min. 70%) in the Graduate Diploma to transfer to the Master program.
Requirements
Candidates are required to complete courses to the value of 36 units (normally 6 courses) taught in the area of their specialisation. A maximum of 12 units (normally 2 courses) may be taken in cognate areas.
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.



