Program Requirements
The Master of Digital Humanities and Public Culture requires the completion of 96 units, of which:
96 units must come from 6000-level, 7000-level and 8000-level courses
A minimum of 48 units must come from completion of 8000-level courses
The 96 units must consist of:
24 units from completion of Introductory Courses from the following list:
ANTH6005 Traditional Australian Indigenous Cultures, Societies and Environment
ANTH6009 Culture and Development
ARCH6006 The History of Archaeology: Discovering the Past
ENGL6033 Post-Colonial Literature
HIST6007 Making History
HIST6110 Approaches to History
HIST6121 Electric Citizens: The Rise of the Modern Media in the United States, 1865-2000
LING6001 Introduction to the Study of Language
LING6002 Language and Society
LING6030 Advanced Academic English
12 units from completion of Research Training courses from the following list:
HUMN6001 Digital Humanities: Theories and Projects
HUMN6003 Digital Humanities: Methods and Practices
HUMN8026 Writing in the Public Sphere
HUMN8028 Humanities in the Public and Digital Sphere
HUMN8029 Debates and Issues in the Humanities
HUMN8032 Writing for the Research Process
12 units from completion of Research Experience courses from the following list:
ANIP6503 Australian National Internships Program Internship A (Graduate)
ANIP6505 Australian National Internships Program B
HUMN8012 Writing, World Histories and Lives: Research Project
HUMN8030 Digital Humanities and Public Culture Research Project
HUMN8031 Digital Humanities and Public Culture Research Project (Advanced)
24 units from completion of Discipline Focus courses from the following list:
ARCH8104 An Introduction to Cultural and Environmental Heritage
ARTH6162 Cyberculture
ARTV6000 Animation
ARTV6003 Video Art
ARTV6059 Introduction to Virtual Reality
ASIA8046 Maps and Mapping for the Social Sciences and Humanities
COMP6240 Relational Databases
COMP6261 Information Theory
COMP6262 Logic
COMP6300 Computer Organisation and Program Execution
COMP6340 Networked Information Systems
COMP6466 Algorithms
COMP6490 Document Analysis
COMP6700 Introductory Programming
COMP6710 Structured Programming
COMP6720 Art and Interaction in New Media
COMP6780 Web Development and Design
DESN6001 Digital Form and Fabrication
DESN6002 Foundations of Creative Code
DESN6003 Creative Data Visualisation: Representing Data in Visual and Material Form
DESN6004 Dynamic Design and Generative Systems
DESN6006 Front-End Web: Crafting Online Experience
ENGL6086 Literature in the Digital Age: Theories, Texts, Methods
GEND6021 Trauma, Memory and Culture
GEND6501 Posthuman bodies
HIST6234 The Reach of History: Presenting the past in the public domain
HIST6236 Debating Anzac
HIST6237 Digital History, Digital Heritage
HIST8011 Biography and History
HUMN6001 Digital Humanities: Theories and Projects
HUMN6002 Gutenberg to Google: Histories of Information
HUMN6003 Digital Humanities: Methods and Practices
HUMN8001 Interdisciplinary Humanities Research: Methods, Theories and Skills
HUMN8019 World Heritage: conserving cultural heritage values
HUMN8026 Writing in the Public Sphere
HUMN8027 Critical Issues in Heritage and Museum Studies
HUMN8033 Tourism, Heritage and Globalization
HUMN8036 Who do we think we are? Using Archives and Special Collections
LING6023 Dictionaries and Dictionary-Making
LING8026 Qualitative Research Methods in Language Studies
LING8027 Quantitative Research Methods in Linguistics
MUSC8017 Museums and Collections: Key Concepts and Practices
MUSI6009 Music and Digital Media
SOCR8001 Statistics for Social Scientists
SOCR8003 Qualitative Research Analysis
SOCR8006 Online Research Methods
SOCR8008 Qualitative Social Research
SOCR8009 Quantitative Social Research
SOCY6066 Social Science of the Internet
24 units from completion of elective courses offered by the ANU
A course used to satisfy the requirements of one list may not be double counted towards satisfying the requirements of another list.
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | Introductory Course 6 units | Introductory Course 6 units | Introductory Course 6 units | Introductory Course 6 units |
| Research Training Course 6 units | Research Experience Course 6 units | Discipline Focus Course 6 units | Discipline Focus Course 6 units | |
| Year 2 48 units | Research Training Course 6 units | Research Experience Course 6 units | Discipline Focus Course 6 units | Discipline Focus Course 6 units |
| ANU Elective Course 6 units | ANU Elective Course 6 units | ANU Elective Course 6 units | ANU Elective Course 6 units |
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements
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.
Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0
Cognate Disciplines
Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art History; Classics; Creative Arts; Design; Fine Arts; Gender Studies; History; Linguistics; Literature; Museum Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Sociology; Visual Arts.
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.
Academic achievement & English language proficiency
The minimum academic requirement for full entry and enrolment is a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.
However, 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:
• a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or
• demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.
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 Requirements for Admission
Diversity factors
As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.
Assessment of qualifications
Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.
Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au
ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications
Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.
Applications for course credit
Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 24 units (one semester) of credit.
Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor degree with Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 48 units (one year) of credit.
Cognate Disciplines
Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art History; Classics; Creative Arts; Design; Fine Arts; Gender Studies; History; Linguistics; Literature; Museum Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Sociology; Visual Arts.
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $28,910.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $44,470.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Fee Information
All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
The Master of Digital Humanities and Public Culture enables students to develop high level skills in digital literacy and applied humanities. A flexible structure allows students to learn emerging digital research methods, advanced critical thinking and data analysis. Students gain an understanding of how academic research is applied in broader society and are supported to develop communication skills across traditional and digital platforms aimed at both the academic and public spheres. Students will collaborate with researchers from across the ANU, and have the opportunity to engage with the national cultural institutions, the public and government sector, and international organisations in Canberra.
Career Options
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply theoretical and methodological frameworks and research techniques critically in order to understand the key issues raised by the digital humanities and public humanities, and by the use of information technologies in the arts and social sciences more generally.
- Demonstrate effective communication and independent conceptual thinking and research skills relevant to the field.
- Develop a strong and critical understanding of interdisciplinary methodologies and theoretical debates and an ability to apply these in professional contexts.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of, and engagement with, the historical, political, institutional and cultural frameworks for contemporary practices in digital and public humanities in Australia and internationally.
- Develop practical skills in areas such as writing and digital communication for diverse contexts, humanities computing, and information literacy.
Inherent Requirements
Information on inherent requirements is currently not available for this program
Further Information
- Interested in writing a thesis? Check out the advanced version of this degree.
- Students are encouraged to discuss the courses they pick on the Discipline Focus list with the Program Convenor.
