Offered By	ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences and School of History
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)
Areas of Interest	English

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. 

Prerequisites

Applicants for direct entry to Master of Biographical Research and Writing should have obtained a four year Bachelor degree either as Honours or a combined degree in a cognate area from an Australian tertiary institution or its international equivalent.  Equivalence can be met with completion of either the Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts (Writing, World Histories and Lives) or Graduate Diploma in Arts (History). 

The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.