The Master of History (Advanced) is designed to demonstrate advanced skills in research and writing and serve as a qualification for entry into a program of higher degree by research (PhD). Students will craft a Masters thesis of around 20,000 words demonstrating original research on a topic of their choice. The Master of History may be completed on campus in person, but all courses have online options. Students who wish to take their degree online should enrol in the Master of History Advanced Online (VHITO). Note that student visa holders [subclass 500] cannot study more than one-third of their program online. ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world. We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life. A Master of History (Advanced) will advance your career in government, industry, finance, politics, public relations, the services sector, teaching, the arts or in any profession requiring good management of diverse information, analytical and writing skills. This degree has been accredited at AQF Level 9 with a significant component of Research. Responsible Officer: Registrar, Student Administration / Page Contact: Website Administrator / Frequently Asked Questions
Applicants must present one of the following:
The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.
Further information : In order to enrol in THES8102 or THES8113 Thesis, students must have the written agreement of an identified supervisor three months in advance of the start date of the semester of first enrolment in THES8102 or THES8113 .
Students who do not have the written agreement of an identified supervisor three months in advance, or whose agreed supervisor either subsequently leaves the university or is on leave from the university, will be transferred to the Master of History.
Ranking and English Language proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:
Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.
Further information: English language admission requirements and post-admission support