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The University of Melbourne
Faculty of Arts
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Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Melbourne offers exciting opportunities for intellectual engagement and collegiality in the areas of social sciences, cultural management, and media, publishing and communications. Our academic and professional staff foster and support cohort-building and networking between students, academic experts and industry leaders.

Our programs are world class and our academics encourage critical inquiry, creativity, and a questioning of ideas and theories. We aim to provide education that enables graduates to be responsive to changing global and workplace circumstances.

Facilities

The Graduate School provides unique and purpose-built physical spaces in the magnificent heritage-listed Old Arts Building. Our graduates become part of a dynamic global community of thinkers, scholars and leaders, which extends beyond graduation to an alumni network.

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Masters by Coursework

The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a range of Masters by Coursework programs. These programs are developed in consultation with employers around the world so you will gain the skills needed to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Social Sciences

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Media, Communications and Publishing

Cultural Management

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Research - Masters and PhD

The Faculty of Arts is recognised internationally as a leader in graduate research, for the quality of our teaching staff and for our research programs, and where a strong cohort experience and networking opportunities are fostered. The Faculty is home to five schools and numerous specialist interdisciplinary research centres. As one of our students, you will enjoy the chance to work with leading researchers in first-rate facilities, and to develop skills essential to your future career.

Masters and PhD candidates can complete their projects under the supervision of world class researchers. Research areas of strength are:

  • Asian studies
  • Culture
  • Communication
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Languages and linguistics
  • Social sciences
  • Politics and government

See a full list of study areas

Student profile

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I studied a BA in English & Communications at Liverpool University in the UK, but following graduation, I felt I hadn't been adequately furnished with the practical skills required to take me down the career path that suited me. I chose the Graduate Diploma in Editing and Communications at Melbourne to give me vocational training I needed to explore the Australian publishing industry. The course is taught by a group of industry professionals who have had hands-on experience in both magazine and book publishing. In its current state, the publishing industry is undergoing a huge shift and it is impossible to teach it from an out-of-date textbook. Our mentors shared insider advice and tips direct from the industry and provided us with plenty of guest speakers, conferences and get-togethers to polish our networking!

If I could give students any advice in any area of media and communications it would be to make sure you take every opportunity to get as much industry work experience as possible. Sometimes this may mean working for free, but the contacts you meet and disciplines you will learn along that way are invaluable.

I would certainly recommend a graduate program in Publishing and Communications at Melbourne to a person who wants to accelerate their existing experience and portfolio and learn more about the industry from a helpful and inspiring team of professionals.

Kate Stephenson
Graduate Diploma in Editing and Communications

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