Offered By	School of History and ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Minimum	48 units
Academic Contact	melanie.nolan@anu.edu.au
Academic Plan	7152XMBIO
CRICOS Code	073525M
UAC Code	832038(M in Biograph Rsch and Writing) 835038(M in Biograph Rsch and Writing)

The Master in Biographical Research and Writing is designed for students interested in developing skills and abilities in researching, interpreting and writing biography and related forms of historical non-fiction. The program introduces students to a wide range of genres of and approaches to biographical writing, and provides them with knowledge, skills and abilities to produce original and innovative biographical studies.

The program is suitable for those with a strong personal interest in historical biography, as well as those who seek academic preparation for professional involvement in areas requiring skills in biographical and other related forms of historical research, interpretation and writing, whether in cultural institutions, the education sector, government, archives, libraries, the media, community settings, or elsewhere. 

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the Master in Biographical Research and Writing should have obtained a bachelor degree with honours in history or a cognate field (i.e. literature, political science, journalism, cultural studies, communications, cultural heritage, area studies, sociology, archaeology, Indigenous studies) from an approved tertiary education institution OR a bachelor degree without honours in history or a cognate field (as above) supplemented by a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience. 

The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.