This course allows students enrolled in the Master of Art History and Curatorial Studies (Research) to carry out advanced research on a Art Historical  subject of their choose and design.  Students complete a dissertation of 20,000 to 24,000 words on a topic to  be agreed with by a supervisor, and approved the Art History postgraduate convenor.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the skills and knowledge to: 

1. Collect, analyse and evaluate evidence.
2. Read deeply in a particular field of art  historical and curatorial studies.
3. Formulate a substantial argument in a particular field of art historical and curatorial studies.
4. Construct clear and readable prose on an art historical and curatorial studies topic.

Sub-thesis of 20,000 to 24,000 words (100%) [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4]

520 hours, including a minimum of 13 hours of face-to-face supervision or an equivalent level of contact via telephone, email and other forms of communication.

Admission to the Master of Art History and Curatorial Studies (Research) program. 

Prior written agreement of a member of staff to supervise the sub-thesis required.

Approval from the Graduate Convenor and Head of Discipline.

Students will need to be able to access the archives and library relevant to their choice of dissertation.

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Enrolment information

Please note this is a variable unit course. When enrolling you must indicate if you are studying in a full-time capacity (24 units) or part-time capacity (12 units).  Please note that you must obtain permission from your Supervisor before enrolling in the sub-thesis on a part-time basis.