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Museum Studies @ Macquarie

Postgraduate Pages

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Admission requirements and how to apply

Prerequisites for the Postgraduate Diploma, Masters of Museum Studies

• a degree in earth sciences, palaeontology, biology, geology, history, cultural geography, indigenous studies, education, creative arts, archaeology, art history, fine arts, cultural studies, computing, medial, anthropology or some discipline relevant to museum studies,
  OR
• qualifications deemed to be equivalent,
  OR
• relevant work experience equivalent. Students with relevant work experience equivalent (approximately 5 years - to be assessed in the application process) may enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma and after the successful completion of Module 1 may transfer to the Masters program.
  
  NOTE
• If you hold overseas qualification from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency. For relevant information regarding necessary IELTS or TOEFL scores, etc., refer to the English Language Proficiency Table in the Coursework booklet or to the web page at http://www.international.mq.edu.au/study/postgraduate/application_info.html

How to apply:

Application forms and information about scholarships are available at the Macquarie International website http://www.international.mq.edu.au/

Study Programs, or from the Macquarie University International Postgraduate Guide. Students must also contact the Australian Diplomatic post in their own country to ascertain procedures for obtaining an appropriate visa.

Please E-mail asimpson@els.mq.edu.au to let us know that you are lodging an application.

For the Research MA or MSc based on Museum Studies, Doctor of Philosophy

For a PhD you will need an Honours or Masters degree.
For an MA or MSc you will need an excellent undergraduate record.

How to apply:

Contact the International Office first for information booklets and application forms for admission. Also check the Research Office website http://www.ro.mq.edu.au/HDRU/admission/info.htm

Forms may be downloaded from http://www.international.mq.edu.au/pdfs/research_app_form.pdf

Applicants for research degrees are expected to contact asimpson@els.mq.edu.au concerning their areas of interest and the checking availability of supervisors in advance of completing their application.

Check the Research Office website for closing dates for applications. http://www.ro.mq.edu.au/HDRU/admission/info.htm

For general information about Macquarie University, accommodation and living costs, work permits and visa requirements can be obtained from:

The International Office
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
NSW 2109
Australia
Tel: +61 2 9850 7346; fax: +61 2 9850 7733
E-mail: iso@mq.edu.au
Web: http://www.mq.edu.au/international/