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Units of Study C - F

China public administration

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Master of China Public Administration

Candidates for the Master of China Public Administration must complete 96 credit points, including 6 credit points of foundation units of study, 18 credit points of China studies core advanced units of study, 24 credit points of public administration units of study, 6 credit points of China studies elective units of study and a capstone experience of 24 credit points of internship units of study
Further units of study will be on offer in 2014. Please contact the Degree Director for further information.
Foundation Units of Study (6 credit points)
CHSC6901
Fundamentals of China Studies
6      Semester 1
China core advanced units of study (18 credit points)
CHSC6902
Chinese Enterprise Management
6    C CHSC6901
Semester 1
CHSC6908
Chinese Economic Institutions
6    C CHSC6901
Semester 1
CHSC6909
Government and Public Services in China
6    P CHSC6901, CHSC6904
C CHSC6908
Semester 2
Public administration core units of study (24 credit points from the following)
GOVT6156
Governance and Civil Society
6      Semester 1
GOVT6311
Issues in Public Policy
6      Semester 2
GOVT6313
Leadership in Theory and Practice
6      Semester 2
GOVT6316
Policy Making, Power and Politics
6      Semester 2
GOVT6318
Crises, Disasters and Public Management
6      Semester 1b
GOVT6319
Governance and Public Policy Making
6      Semester 1a
Language units of study (24 credit points)
Unless students can display high levels of both English and Chinese language proficiency they are required to complete at least 18 credit points from the following language units of study
Two further Asian Language acquisition units, ASNS6012 and ASNS6013, will be on offer from 2014
ASNS6010
Asian Language Acquisition 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ASNS6011
Asian Language Acquisition 2
6    P ASNS6010

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ARTS7000
Academic Communication for Postgraduates
6   

It is strongly advised that all students enrolling in this elective complete it during their first semester of study, or in Summer or Winter school when available. ARTS7000 is recommended for two main groups: 1) International postgraduate students who have not completed their Bachelor award at a university where English was the medium of instruction. 2) Domestic postgraduates who have not been in an academic environment for a prolonged period of time.
Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGL6946
Communication in Professional Contexts A
6      Semester 1
ENGL6962
Communication in Professional Contexts B
6      Semester 2
China studies elective units of study
Further elective units of study will be on offer from 2014, contact the Degree Director for further information
CHSC6903
Chinese Society
6    C CHSC6901
Semester 1
CHSC6904
Ancient Chinese History
6    C CHSC6901
Semester 1
CHSC6906
Health in China
6    P CHSC6901
Semester 2
CHSC6907
Modern Chinese History
6    P CHSC6901, CHSC6902
Semester 2
CISS6016
Chinese Foreign and Security Policy
6      Semester 1
CLAW6029
Concepts of Chinese Taxation
6      Semester 1
CLAW6030
China's Legal Environment for Business
6      Semester 1
GOVT6111
Chinese Politics
6    C CHSC6901 for Master of China Public Administration and Master of China Studies
Semester 1
IBUS6019
Strategy and Emerging Markets
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
LAWS6001
Chinese Laws and Chinese Legal Systems
12    A LAWS6252 or law degree from a common or civil law jurisdiction
N LAWS6857, LAWS3014

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit is not available to students who have completed a law degree in the People's Republic of China. Students must register their attendance before enrolling. To register, please visit the Shanghai Winter School website http://sydney.edu.au/law/cstudent/shanghai/ Registration enquiries law.caplus@sydney.edu.au Enrolment enquiries law.postgraduate@sydney.edu.au
Int November
LAWS6091
Chinese International Taxation
6      Int June
LAWS6154
Sustainable Development Law in China
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
For further information, please visit http://sydney.edu.au/law/accel/index.shtml or contact law.accel@sydney.edu.au.
Int July
LAWS6852
Doing Business in China
6    A LAWS6252 or law degree from a common or civil law jurisdiction
Int August
LAWS6857
Introduction to Chinese Law
6    A LAWS6252 or law degree from a common or civil law jurisdiction
N LAWS6001 and students who have completed a law degree in the People's Republic of China
Int May
MECO6929
Chinese Media Studies in Global Contexts
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
Internship units of study
The internship units of study, CHSC6222-MCPA Internship and CHSC6223-MCPA Internship Report, will be on offer in 2014

China studies

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

China Studies

Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in China Studies must complete 24 credit points, including a foundational unit, a core advance unit, a methods unit and a language unit of study
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in China Studies must complete 48 credit points, including a 6 credit point foundational units of study, 18 credit points of core advanced units of study, 12 credit points of methods units of study and 12 credit points of language units of study.
Candidates for the Master of China Studies must complete 96 credit points, including 6 credit points of foundational units of study, 18 credit points of core advanced units of study, 12 credit points of methods units of study, 24 credit points of language units of study and 24 credit points of capstone units of study.
Foundational unit of study(6 credit points)
CHSC6901
Fundamentals of China Studies
6      Semester 1
Core Advanced units of study (18 credit points)
CHSC6903
Chinese Society
6    C CHSC6901
Semester 1
CHSC6904
Ancient Chinese History
6    C CHSC6901
Semester 1
CHSC6907
Modern Chinese History
6    P CHSC6901, CHSC6902
Semester 2
GOVT6111
Chinese Politics
6    C CHSC6901 for Master of China Public Administration and Master of China Studies
Semester 1
LAWS6857
Introduction to Chinese Law
6    A LAWS6252 or law degree from a common or civil law jurisdiction
N LAWS6001 and students who have completed a law degree in the People's Republic of China
Int May
Methods units of study (12 credit points)
'PUBH5500 - Introducing Qualitative Health Research' and 'MEDF5005 - Health Research and Ethics' are only available to students taking the Health specialisation.
SCLG6902
Doing Social Research
6    N SCLG3003
Semester 1
SCLG6918
Introductory Quantitative Methods
6      Semester 2
PUBH5500
Advanced Qualitative Health Research
6    N QUAL5005
Int March
MEDF5005
Health Research Methods and Ethics
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
Language units of study (24 credit points)
Unless Masters students can demonstrate high levels of both English and Chinese language proficiency they are required to take 4 language units.
Two further Asian Language acquisition units, ASNS6012 and ASNS013, will be on offer from 2014
ASNS6010
Asian Language Acquisition 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ASNS6011
Asian Language Acquisition 2
6    P ASNS6010

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ARTS7000
Academic Communication for Postgraduates
6   

It is strongly advised that all students enrolling in this elective complete it during their first semester of study, or in Summer or Winter school when available. ARTS7000 is recommended for two main groups: 1) International postgraduate students who have not completed their Bachelor award at a university where English was the medium of instruction. 2) Domestic postgraduates who have not been in an academic environment for a prolonged period of time.
Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGL6946
Communication in Professional Contexts A
6      Semester 1
ENGL6962
Communication in Professional Contexts B
6      Semester 2
China Studies elective units of study
CHSC6903
Chinese Society
6    C CHSC6901
Semester 1
CHSC6904
Ancient Chinese History
6    C CHSC6901
Semester 1
CHSC6906
Health in China
6    P CHSC6901
Semester 2
CHSC6907
Modern Chinese History
6    P CHSC6901, CHSC6902
Semester 2
CHSC6908
Chinese Economic Institutions
6    C CHSC6901
Semester 1
CISS6016
Chinese Foreign and Security Policy
6      Semester 1
CLAW6029
Concepts of Chinese Taxation
6      Semester 1
CLAW6030
China's Legal Environment for Business
6      Semester 1
IBUS6019
Strategy and Emerging Markets
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
LAWS6001
Chinese Laws and Chinese Legal Systems
12    A LAWS6252 or law degree from a common or civil law jurisdiction
N LAWS6857, LAWS3014

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit is not available to students who have completed a law degree in the People's Republic of China. Students must register their attendance before enrolling. To register, please visit the Shanghai Winter School website http://sydney.edu.au/law/cstudent/shanghai/ Registration enquiries law.caplus@sydney.edu.au Enrolment enquiries law.postgraduate@sydney.edu.au
Int November
LAWS6091
Chinese International Taxation
6      Int June
LAWS6154
Sustainable Development Law in China
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
For further information, please visit http://sydney.edu.au/law/accel/index.shtml or contact law.accel@sydney.edu.au.
Int July
LAWS6852
Doing Business in China
6    A LAWS6252 or law degree from a common or civil law jurisdiction
Int August
LAWS6857
Introduction to Chinese Law
6    A LAWS6252 or law degree from a common or civil law jurisdiction
N LAWS6001 and students who have completed a law degree in the People's Republic of China
Int May
MECO6929
Chinese Media Studies in Global Contexts
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
Extra electives only available to students in the Health specialisation
PUBH5113
International Health
4   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
PUBH5414
Public Health Advocacy
2      Int Sept
PUBH5415
Injury Prevention
2      Int August
MIPH5117
Global Non-Communicable Disease Control
2      Semester 2a
Capstone units of study
The capstone or dissertation units of study available to Master of China Studies students will be on offer, in all specialisations, in 2014

Classics and ancient history

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Classics and Ancient History

The following units of study may be undertaken individually by approved postgraduate non-award candidates, or as part of postgraduate awards in selected coursework areas of study.

Units of Study

ANHS6905
Supervised Reading Course 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ANHS6906
Supervised Reading Course 2
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ANHS6908
MA Dissertation Part 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ANHS6909
MA Dissertation Part 2
6    P ANHS6908

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ANHS6910
Treatise Part 1
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ANHS6911
Treatise Part 2
12    P ANHS6910

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
GRKA7001
Classical Greek for Postgraduates I
6    N GRKA1600, GRKA2620
Semester 1
GRKA7002
Classical Greek for Postgraduates II
6    P GRKA7001
N GRKA1600, GRKA2621
Semester 2
LATN7201
Latin for Postgraduates I
6    N LATN1601, LATN2620
Semester 1
LATN7202
Latin for Postgraduates II
6    P LATN7201
N LATN1600, LATN2621
Semester 2

Creative writing

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Creative Writing

Candidates for Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing must complete 24 credit points of units of study.
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing must complete 36 credit points of units of study.
Candidates for the Master of Creative Writing must complete 48 credit points of units of study.
All candidates may select units from outside their specialisation up to a maximum of half the course requirements. Units of study may be selected from other faculties as part of this amount to a maximum of 6 credit points for Graduate Certificate candidates, and 12 credit points for Graduate Diploma and Master's candidates.
Candidates for the Master of Letters (Creative Writing) must complete the two treatise units of study (24 credit points) listed for the course.

Units of Study

ENGL6901
Creative Writing: Fiction Workshop
6      Semester 2
ENGL6902
Creative Writing: Poetry Workshop
6      Semester 1
ENGL6903
Creative Writing: Screenwriting Workshop
6      Semester 1
ENGL6908
Creative Writing: Supervised Project
6    P At least two dedicated postgraduate units of study in the Creative Writing program.
N Unless special permission is granted by the department, not to be taken with or after ENGL6907, ENGL6935, ENGL6929 or ENGL6930 if these units have served/are serving for the submission of Creative Writing projects.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGL6929
Dissertation Part 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGL6930
Dissertation Part 2
6    P ENGL6929

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGL6936
Writers at Work: Fiction
6      Semester 2
ENGL6937
Major Movements in Contemporary Prose
6      Semester 1
ENGL6944
Writers at Work: Poetry
6      Semester 1
ENGL6945
Major Movements in Contemporary Poetry
6      Semester 2
ENGL6969
Writers at Work: Screenwriters
6   

It is recommended that students also enrol in ENGL6903
Semester 2
ENGL6984
Creative Non-Fiction Workshop
6      Semester 1
ENGL6986
Advanced Workshop: Poetry
12    P ENGL6902

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
ENGL6987
Advanced Workshop: Novel
12    P ENGL6901

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
ENGL6988
Advanced Workshop: Screenwriting
12    P ENGL6903

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
MECO6915
Writing Features: Narrative Journalism
6      Semester 2
ARTS7000
Academic Communication for Postgraduates
6   

It is strongly advised that all students enrolling in this elective complete it during their first semester of study, or in Summer or Winter school when available. ARTS7000 is recommended for two main groups: 1) International postgraduate students who have not completed their Bachelor award at a university where English was the medium of instruction. 2) Domestic postgraduates who have not been in an academic environment for a prolonged period of time.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Core Units of Study for Master of Letters (Creative Writing)
ENGL6027
M Litt Treatise Part 1
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGL6028
M Litt Treatise Part 2
12    P ENGL6027

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2

Cross cultural communication

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Crosscultural Communication

Candidates for the Master of Crosscultural Communication must complete 48 credit points, including 18 credit points of core units of study and 30 credit points of elective units of study.

Core Units of Study

LNGS7001
Structure of English
6      Semester 1
LNGS7002
Language, Society and Power
6      Semester 1
LNGS7006
Cross-Cultural Communication
6      Semester 2

Elective Units of Study

Candidates may choose to structure their course of study on pathways:
Language, communication and translation
ASNS6906
Communicating in Asian Contexts
6      Semester 2
ENGL6962
Communication in Professional Contexts B
6      Semester 2
LNGS7275
World Englishes
6      Semester 1
Communication in different media
ASNS6908
Media Industries in East Asia
6      Semester 1
LNGS7274
Media Discourse
6      Semester 1
Global communication
ECOP6130
Human Rights & International Development
6    N SCLG6912
Semester 2
LNGS7276
Discourses of Globalisation
6      Semester 2
Culture, religion and visual communication
ARIS6907
Islamic Worldview: Religion and Politics
6      Semester 1
EUST6901
European Cinema and National Identities
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
GCST5905
Identity Place and Culture
6      Semester 2
Area studies (Arab World, Asia, Europe)
ASNS6900
Contemporary Asian Societies
6      Semester 1
ASNS6905
Asian Popular Culture
6      Semester 2
Independent study offered in all pathways
LNGS7521
Essay 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
LNGS7528
Dissertation Part 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
LNGS7529
Dissertation Part 2
6    P LNGS7528

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
All candidates may undertake:
ARTS7000
Academic Communication for Postgraduates
6   

It is strongly advised that all students enrolling in this elective complete it during their first semester of study, or in Summer or Winter school when available. ARTS7000 is recommended for two main groups: 1) International postgraduate students who have not completed their Bachelor award at a university where English was the medium of instruction. 2) Domestic postgraduates who have not been in an academic environment for a prolonged period of time.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Cultural studies

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Cultural Studies

Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Cultural Studies must complete 24 credit points, including 18 credit points of core elective units of study and 6 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Cultural Studies must complete 36 credit points, including 6 credit points of core units of study, 18 credit points of core elective units of study and 12 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Master of Cultural Studies must complete 48 credit points, including 12 credit points of core units of study, 18 credit points of core elective units of study and 18 credit points of elective units of study.

Core Units of Study

Candidates for the Graduate Certificate can count these units towards their Core-Elective component
GCST6903
Debates in Cultural Studies
6      Semester 2
GCST5909
Key Thinkers for Cultural Studies
6      Semester 1

Core Elective Units of Study

Candidates must select at least three units of study from the following
GCST5902
Natures and Cultures of Bodies
6      Semester 2
GCST5905
Identity Place and Culture
6      Semester 2
GCST6905
Philosophy in the Feminine
6      Semester 1
WMST6902
Arguing the Point
6      Semester 1
WMST6903
Gender, Media and Consumer Societies
6      Semester 1
WMST6922
Dissertation Part 1
6    C WMST6902

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
WMST6923
Dissertation Part 2
6    P WMST6922

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
GCST5906
Cultural Studies Internship Placement
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
GCST5907
Cultural Studies Internship Project
6    C GCST5906

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
WMST6922 and WMST6923 are available to Master of Cultural Studies candidates only. Please discuss your proposed topic for the dissertation with the postgraduate coordinator prior to enrolling in these units of study. WMST6902-Arguing the Point is a corequisite.
GCST5906 and GCST5907 are available to Masters and Graduate Diploma candidates only. Please discuss with the postgraduate coordinator prior to enrolling in these units of study.

Elective Units of Study

ARHT6930
Film Theory: Art, Industry, Culture
6      Semester 1
ARIN6903
Exploring Digital Cultures
6      Semester 1
ARTS7000
Academic Communication for Postgraduates
6   

It is strongly advised that all students enrolling in this elective complete it during their first semester of study, or in Summer or Winter school when available. ARTS7000 is recommended for two main groups: 1) International postgraduate students who have not completed their Bachelor award at a university where English was the medium of instruction. 2) Domestic postgraduates who have not been in an academic environment for a prolonged period of time.
Semester 1
Semester 2
ASNS6905
Asian Popular Culture
6      Semester 2
ASNS6908
Media Industries in East Asia
6      Semester 1
HRTD6906
The Philosophy of Human Rights
6    N PHIL7607
Semester 1
HSTY6987
Writing the Past
6      Semester 1
LNGS7006
Cross-Cultural Communication
6      Semester 2
MIPH5116
Culture, Health, Illness and Medicine
4      Semester 2
MUSM7035
Ethics of Cultural Property
6      Semester 2
PACS6915
Human Rights, Peace and Justice
6    N SCWK6941
Semester 1
Semester 2b
PHIL5921
Cosmopolitan and Community
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
SCLG6902
Doing Social Research
6    N SCLG3003
Semester 1
USSC6914
Key Issues in American Culture
6      Semester 1
Candidates may choose other elective units of study from the postgraduate program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, subject to approval.

Development studies

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Development Studies

Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Development Studies must complete 24 credit points, including 12 credit points of core or core elective units of study and 12 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Development Studies must complete 36 credit points, including 12 credit points of core units of study, 6 credit points of core elective units of study and 18 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Master of Development Studies must complete 48 credit points, including 18 credit points of core units of study, 6 credit points of core elective units of study and 24 credit points of elective units of study.

Core Units of Study

DVST6901
Development: Critical Perspectives A
6    N SSCP6900
Semester 1
DVST6902
Development: Critical Perspectives B
6    N SSCP6901
Semester 2
DVST6904
Rethinking Poverty
6      Semester 1
Semester 2

Core Elective Units of Study

DVST6905
Development Project Evaluation
6      Semester 1
DVST6906
Culture & Politics of Health Development
6      Semester 2
HRTD6903
Dynamics of Human Rights Violations
6      Semester 1
Semester 2

Elective Units of Study

ANTH6910
Supervised Reading I
6    N ANTH3921

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
ANTH6911
Supervised Reading II
6    N ANTH3922

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
ASNS6900
Contemporary Asian Societies
6      Semester 1
ASNS6910
War and Peace in East Asia
6      Semester 2
ECON5001
Microeconomic Theory
6    N ECON5003, ECON5000
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
ECON5002
Macroeconomic Theory
6    N ECON5003
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
ECON6016
Trade and Development
6    P ECON5001 or ECON5002
Semester 1
ECON6023
International Trade
6    P ECON5001
Semester 2
ECOP6016
China in the World Economy
6      Semester 1
ECOP6018
Economic Development: Growth & Wellbeing
6      Semester 1
ECOP6101
Core Concepts in Political Economy
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
ECOP6103
Strategic Debates on Economic Change
6      Semester 1
EDPB5016
Global Poverty, Social Policy and Ed
6      Semester 2
ENVI5903
Sustainable Development
6      Int July
HPOL5007
Global Health Policy
6      Semester 2
MIPH5112
Global Communicable Disease Control
4      Semester 2
MIPH5124
Health Issues & Humanitarian Emergencies
4      Int October
MIPH5135
Health Systems in Developing Countries
4      Semester 2
MIPH5219
International Health Project Management
6      Semester 2
GEOS5501
Human Rights and the Environment
6      Semester 2
GOVT6116
International Organisations
6      Semester 1a
GOVT6123
Globalisation and Governance
6      Semester 2
GOVT6137
Forces of Change in Int Relations
6      Semester 2
GOVT6156
Governance and Civil Society
6      Semester 1
PACS6901
United Nations, Peace and Security
6      Semester 1
PACS6907
Gender and the Development of Peace
6      Semester 2
PACS6911
Key Issues in Peace and Conflict Studies
6    N SCWK6930
Int July
Semester 1
PACS6915
Human Rights, Peace and Justice
6    N SCWK6941
Semester 1
Semester 2b
PACS6922
Peaceful Conflict Transformation
6      Semester 1
SCLG6901
Citizenship Rights and Social Movements
6    N SCWK6901
Semester 2
SCLG6913
Human Rights Internship A
6    P 4 units of study in the Master of Human Rights program

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
SCLG6914
Human Rights Internship B
6    P 4 units of study in the Master of Human Rights program
C SCLG6913

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ARTS7000
Academic Communication for Postgraduates
6   

It is strongly advised that all students enrolling in this elective complete it during their first semester of study, or in Summer or Winter school when available. ARTS7000 is recommended for two main groups: 1) International postgraduate students who have not completed their Bachelor award at a university where English was the medium of instruction. 2) Domestic postgraduates who have not been in an academic environment for a prolonged period of time.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Digital communication and culture

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Digital Communication and Culture

Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication and Culture must complete 24 credit points, including at least 12 credit points of core units of study and 12 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication and Culture must complete 36 credit points, including at least 18 credit points of core units of study and 18 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Master of Digital Communication and Culture must complete 48 credit points, including at least 24 credit points of core units of study and 24 credit points of elective units of study.

Core Units of Study

Master of Digital Communication and Culture students are encouraged to complete all 5 core units of study.
ARIN6901
Network Society
6      Semester 2
ARIN6902
Internet Cultures and Governance
6      Semester 1
Summer Main
ARIN6903
Exploring Digital Cultures
6      Semester 1
ARIN6912
Digital Research and Publishing
6      Semester 2
ARIN6914
Remixable Media
6      Semester 2a

Elective Units of Study

Elective streams are only recommendations. Students may choose any combination of electives, subject to program structure, availability and pre-requisites.
Recommended to students in any stream
Apart from the recommended elective units of study in each stream, students may also include other relevant units of study as electives in their program with permission from the Digital Cultures Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator and the host Department.
ARTS7000
Academic Communication for Postgraduates
6   

It is strongly advised that all students enrolling in this elective complete it during their first semester of study, or in Summer or Winter school when available. ARTS7000 is recommended for two main groups: 1) International postgraduate students who have not completed their Bachelor award at a university where English was the medium of instruction. 2) Domestic postgraduates who have not been in an academic environment for a prolonged period of time.
Semester 1
Semester 2
GCST5909
Key Thinkers for Cultural Studies
6      Semester 1
Recommended Elective Units of Study for Language and Culture Stream
ARHT6930
Film Theory: Art, Industry, Culture
6      Semester 1
ENGL6946
Communication in Professional Contexts A
6      Semester 1
ENGL6962
Communication in Professional Contexts B
6      Semester 2
MECO6900
News Writing
6    N MECO4101
Semester 1
Summer Main
MECO6916
Editing and Manuscript Preparation
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
LNGS7006
Cross-Cultural Communication
6      Semester 2
LNGS7109
Language and Identity
6      Semester 2
Recommended Elective Units of Study for Technology in Society Stream
MECO6902
Legal & Ethical Issues in Media Practice
6      Semester 2
MECO6925
Online Journalism
6    A Familiarity with computers. Basic journalism studies knowledge or co-enrolment in MECO6900 News Writing preferred.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
MUSM7031
Information and Collection Management
6      Int June
Semester 1
MUSM7036
Museums and the Digital
6    P MUSM7033
Int February
Semester 1b
SCLG6902
Doing Social Research
6    N SCLG3003
Semester 1
WMST6903
Gender, Media and Consumer Societies
6      Semester 1
Recommended Elective Units of Study for Interactive Digital Arts Stream
MMDE5011 and MMDE6101 require special permission for cross-faculty enrolment. Please contact the unit of study coordinator if you wish to enrol in either unit.
MMDE5011
Interactive Media Practice Seminar 1
6    C MMDE5001 or MMDE5002
Semester 1
Semester 2
MMDE6001
History and Theory of New Media 1
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
MMDE6101
Animation for Interactive Media & Video
6   

Special permission is required for cross-faculty enrolments. Please contact unit of study co-oridinator.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Recommended Elective Units of Study for Digital Media Design Stream
IDEA9101
IDEA Laboratory 1
6      Semester 1
IDEA9106
Design Thinking
6      Semester 1
IDEA9201
IDEA Laboratory 2
6      Semester 2
Recommended Elective Units of Study for Information Technology Stream
COMP5206
Introduction to Information Systems
6    N INFO5210
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5211
Algorithms
6    A This unit of study assumes that students have general knowledge of mathematics (especially Discrete Math) and problem solving. Having moderate knowledge about Data structure can also help students to better understand the concepts of Algorithms will be taught in this course. Some knowledge of computer programming is required.
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5213
Computer and Network Organisation
6      Semester 1
COMP5214
Software Development in Java
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
Digital Cultures Research Option
Students wanting to enrol in research units must hold at least a credit average on their academic transcript, consult with the Digital Cultures Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator, and prepare a research proposal. ARIN6920 and ARIN6921 are co-requisites. Students must enrol in both units of study.
ARIN6911
Project in Digital Communications
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
OR
ARIN6920
Dissertation Part 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ARIN6921
Dissertation Part 2
6    P ARIN6920

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2

Economics

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Economics

Candidates for the Master of Economics must complete 72 credit points of units of study.
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Economics must complete 48 credit points of units of study.

Foundational Units of Study

Students enrolled in the Master's degree and the Graduate Diploma complete all three foundational units, unless granted credits or waivers.
ECMT5001
Principles of Econometrics
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
ECON5001
Microeconomic Theory
6    N ECON5003, ECON5000
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
ECON5002
Macroeconomic Theory
6    N ECON5003
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main

Core units of study

Students enrolled in the Master's degree complete all four core units.
ECMT6002
Econometric Applications
6    P ECMT5001
N ECMT5002
Semester 1
Semester 2
ECON6001
Microeconomics Analysis 1
6    P ECON5001
Semester 1
Semester 2
ECON6002
Macroeconomics Analysis 1
6    P ECON5002
Semester 1
Semester 2
ECON6003
Mathematical Methods of Econ Analysis
6    P ECON5001 and ECON5002


Students enrolled in award courses other than the Master of Economics must seek written permission from the School of Economics Postgraduate Coordinator to enrol in this unit.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Specialisations for the Master of Economics

1. Economics

For the award of a specialisation in Economics, students complete three units of study (18 credit points), comprising:
(i) 12 credit points in compulsory units of study: ECON6001 and ECON6002; and
(ii) a minimum of six credit points in elective units of study
Compulsory units of study
ECON6001
Microeconomics Analysis 1
6    P ECON5001
Semester 1
Semester 2
ECON6002
Macroeconomics Analysis 1
6    P ECON5002
Semester 1
Semester 2
Elective units of study
ECON6006
Market Structure and Strategic Behaviour
6    P ECON5001 or ECOF5806 or ECOF6080
Semester 2
ECON6008
International Money and Finance
6    P ECON5002
Semester 2
ECON6009
Economics of the Labour Market
6    P ECON5001 and ECON5002
Semester 2
ECON6010
Public Economics
6    P ECON5001 and ECON5002
Semester 2
ECON6016
Trade and Development
6    P ECON5001 or ECON5002
Semester 1
ECON6018
Environmental Economics
6    P ECON5001 or ECON5002
Semester 1
ECON6021
Financial Economics
6    P ECON5001 and ECON5002
Semester 2
ECON6023
International Trade
6    P ECON5001
Semester 2
ECON6024
Private Equity
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
ECON6025
Strategic Decision Making
6    P ECON5001 or ECOF5806 or ECOF6080
Semester 1
ECON6027
Experimental Economics
6    P ECON5001
Semester 1
ECON6101
Special Topic in Economics
6    P ECON5001 and ECON5002

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Students must seek written permission from the School of Economics Postgraduate Coordinator to enrol in this unit.
Semester 1
Semester 2

2. Econometrics

For the award of a specialisation in Econometrics, students complete three units of study (18 credit points), comprising:
(i) one six credit point compulsory unit of study: ECMT6002; and
(ii) a minimum of 12 credit points in elective units of study
Compulsory unit of study
ECMT6002
Econometric Applications
6    P ECMT5001
N ECMT5002
Semester 1
Semester 2
Elective units of study
ECMT6003
Applied Business Forecasting
6    P ECMT5001
Semester 2
ECMT6006
Applied Financial Econometrics
6    P ECMT5001
Semester 1
ECMT6007
Analysis of Panel Data
6    P ECMT5001
Semester 1

3. Financial Economics

For this specialisation, students complete one additional unit of study, FINC5001 (6 credit points).
This unit of study does not count towards the specialisation but is the prerequisite unit of study for most of the 'FINC' 6000-level units of study in this specialisation.
FINC5001
Capital Markets and Corporate Finance
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
For the award of a specialisation in Financial Economics, students complete three units of study (18 credit points), comprising:
(i) 12 credit points in compulsory units of study: ECMT6006 and ECON6021; and
(ii) a minimum of six credit points in elective units of study.
Compulsory units of study
ECMT6006
Applied Financial Econometrics
6    P ECMT5001
Semester 1
ECON6021
Financial Economics
6    P ECON5001 and ECON5002
Semester 2
Elective units of study
ECON6008
International Money and Finance
6    P ECON5002
Semester 2
FINC6000
Quantitative Finance
6    A This unit requires students to have some background in calculus, matrix, statistics and probability.
P FINC5001
N FINC5002
Semester 1
Semester 2
FINC6001
Intermediate Corporate Finance
6    P FINC5001
Semester 1
Semester 2
FINC6003
Broking and Market Making
6    P FINC5001 or FINC5002 or FINC6000
Semester 2
FINC6005
Advanced Asset Pricing
6    P FINC5001 or FINC5002 or FINC6000
Semester 1
FINC6009
Portfolio Theory and its Applications
6    P FINC5001 or FINC5002 or FINC6000
Semester 2
FINC6010
Derivative Securities
6    P FINC5001
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Early
Summer Main
FINC6013
International Business Finance
6    P FINC5001
Semester 1
FINC6014
Fixed Income Securities
6    P FINC5001
Semester 2
FINC6015
Global Trading
6    P FINC5001
Semester 2
FINC6016
Financial Instruments and Markets
6      Semester 2
FINC6017
Mergers and Acquisitions
6    P FINC5001
N ACCT6011
Semester 1
FINC6019
Financial Modelling
6    P FINC5002 or FINC6000
Semester 1
Semester 2
FINC6021
Corporate Valuation
6    P FINC5001
Semester 1
Semester 2
FINC6022
Behavioural Finance
6    P FINC5001
Semester 1
Semester 2
FINC6023
Financial Risk Management
6    P FINC5001

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1

Elective units of study for the Master of Economics and the Graduate Diploma in Economics.

Subject to meeting prerequisites, students can do any unit of study offered in any of the specialisations listed above as an elective. Graduate Diploma in Economics students, however, may only count a maximum of one Finance unit, FINC5001, towards their elective requirements.
In addition, with prior written approval from the Director of the Master of Economics programs, it is possible to count a maximum of one unit of study offered elsewhere in the University of Sydney. Students wishing to do so must consult with the program director and gain approval in advance.

English

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

English

Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Arts (English) must complete 24 credit points of units of study.
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Arts (English) must complete 36 credit points of units of study.
Candidates for the Master of Arts (English) must complete 48 credit points of units of study.
All candidates may select units from outside their specialisation up to a maximum of half the course requirements. Units of study may be selected from other faculties as part of this amount to a maximum of 6 credit points for Graduate Certificate candidates, and 12 credit points for Graduate Diploma and Master's candidates.
Candidates for the Master of Letters (English) must complete the two treatise units of study (24 credit points) listed for the course.

Units of Study

ENGL6040
Introduction to Old English
6      Semester 2
ENGL6041
Old English Texts
6    P ENGL6040
Semester 2
ENGL6042
Old Norse
6      Semester 1
ENGL6907
Essay (English)
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Permission required from the Department of English Postgraduate Coordinator.
Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGL6929
Dissertation Part 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGL6930
Dissertation Part 2
6    P ENGL6929

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGL6933
Twentieth Century Confessional Writing
6      Semester 1
ENGL6937
Major Movements in Contemporary Prose
6      Semester 1
ENGL6945
Major Movements in Contemporary Poetry
6      Semester 2
ENGL6948
American Author, American Auteur
6      Semester 1
ENGL6967
Literary Theory and Critical Practice
6      Summer Main
ENGL6970
Magazines and Australian Print Culture
6   

Cross-listed for Master of Publishing students.
Semester 2
ENGL6984
Creative Non-Fiction Workshop
6      Semester 1
ENGL6985
Shakespeare and his Contemporaries
6      Semester 2
ENGL6991
Classic Australian Works
6      Semester 1
HSTY6987
Writing the Past
6      Semester 1
MECO6906
Literary Journalism: History and Theory
6      Semester 1
ARTS7000
Academic Communication for Postgraduates
6   

It is strongly advised that all students enrolling in this elective complete it during their first semester of study, or in Summer or Winter school when available. ARTS7000 is recommended for two main groups: 1) International postgraduate students who have not completed their Bachelor award at a university where English was the medium of instruction. 2) Domestic postgraduates who have not been in an academic environment for a prolonged period of time.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Exchange Units of Study
ENGL6940
English Exchange 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGL6941
English Exchange 2
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGL6942
English Exchange 3
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGL6943
English Exchange 4
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
Core units of study for the Master of Letters (English)
ENGL6027
M Litt Treatise Part 1
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGL6028
M Litt Treatise Part 2
12    P ENGL6027

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2

European studies

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

European Studies

The following units of study may be undertaken individually by approved postgraduate non-award candidates, or as part of postgraduate awards in selected coursework areas of study.

Units of Study

EUST6904
Dissertation Part A
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
EUST6905
Dissertation Part B
6    P EUST6904

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
EUST7010
European Language Acquisition 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
EUST7011
European Language Acquisition 2
6    P EUST7010

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2

Film studies

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Film Studies

Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Film Studies must complete 24 credit points, including 12 credit points of core units of study and 12 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Film Studies must complete 36 credit points, including 18 credit points of core units of study and 18 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Master of Film Studies must complete 48 credit points, including 24 credit points of core units of study and 24 credit points of elective units of study.

Core Units of Study

ARHT6925
Cinematographic Performance
6      Semester 1
ARHT6930
Film Theory: Art, Industry, Culture
6      Semester 1
ARHT6939
The Documentary Film
6      Semester 2
ARHT6940
Editing the Moving Image
6      Semester 2
USSC6919
American Film and Hollywood
6      Semester 1

Elective Units of Study

ARHT6920
Dissertation Part 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Students must also enrol in ARHT6921 the following semester.
Semester 1
Semester 2
ARHT6921
Dissertation Part 2
6    P ARHT6920

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ARIN6903
Exploring Digital Cultures
6      Semester 1
ARIN6914
Remixable Media
6      Semester 2a
ARTS7000
Academic Communication for Postgraduates
6   

It is strongly advised that all students enrolling in this elective complete it during their first semester of study, or in Summer or Winter school when available. ARTS7000 is recommended for two main groups: 1) International postgraduate students who have not completed their Bachelor award at a university where English was the medium of instruction. 2) Domestic postgraduates who have not been in an academic environment for a prolonged period of time.
Semester 1
Semester 2
ASNS6905
Asian Popular Culture
6      Semester 2
ASNS6908
Media Industries in East Asia
6      Semester 1
ENGL6969
Writers at Work: Screenwriters
6   

It is recommended that students also enrol in ENGL6903
Semester 2
EUST6901
European Cinema and National Identities
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
GCST5905
Identity Place and Culture
6      Semester 2
GOVT6336
Media Politics
6      Semester 2
MECO6906
Literary Journalism: History and Theory
6      Semester 1
WMST6903
Gender, Media and Consumer Societies
6      Semester 1