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PD-ARTS English and Theatre Studies

Postgraduate Diploma in ArtsInformal specialisationYear: 2018

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Overview

Please note that PD-ARTS Postgraduate Diploma in Arts will no longer be accepting new applications as of the 1st January 2015, the program from 2015 will be offered as GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced). Please refer to the correct handbook entry for program information for commencing students from 2015.

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Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation should:

  • experience recent developments in literary studies;
  • develop an understanding of methodological and theoretical approaches at an advanced level in the discipline; and
  • gain expertise equivalent to an honours degree in a particular specialist area of study.

Last updated: 18 December 2020

Structure

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:

  • thesis subject (50 points)
  • one compulsory subject (12.5 points)
  • three elective subjects (37.5 points)

Total of 100 points



Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters


Subject Options

Thesis Subject

50 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ENGL40023 English & Theatre Studies Thesis No longer available

Compulsory Subject

12.5 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Elective Subjects

37.5 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
AIND40005 Textual Revelations
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CULS40005
ENGL40003 Medieval Passions
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGL40007 Romanticism and Modernity
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGL40015 American Fiction: The 20th Century
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGL40018 Byromania: Romantic Literary Celebrity Not available in 2018 12.5
ENGL40020 Australian Theatre and Performance
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ENGL40022 Cosmic Pandaemonium in Paradise Lost Not available in 2018 12.5
ENGL40024 Renaissance Drama
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

http://www.culture-communication.unimelb.edu.au/

Last updated: 18 December 2020