MLibArts(WestCiv)
Credit points
120
Minimum duration
1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Approved locations
- North Sydney
EFTSL value of units : All 10cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a credit point (cp) value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.
Admission requirements
Applicants must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
- Equivalent of an Australian bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; OR
- A Graduate Certificate in a related discipline; OR
- An Australian bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent) AND demonstration of significant work/life experience to satisfy the prerequisite knowledge for this course
Related disciplines
Ancient History, Archaeology, Architecture, Classics, Creative Arts, Drama, Economics, Education, English, Fine Arts, Geography, Law/Legal Studies, Media/Communications, Medieval Studies, Modern History, Modern Languages, Music/Musicology, Philosophy, Politics, International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Study of Religions, Theological Studies, Visual Arts.
Applicants are also assessed on each of the following to determine suitability for this course:
- Personal statement, or essay,
- Performance at interview, and
- Demonstrated suitability on the basis of additional requirements for academic excellence.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2026 Admission.
Completion requirements
To qualify for the award a student must complete 120 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
a. 80 cp from Specified Western Civilisation Units (Part A)
b. 10 cp from Elective Units (Part B)
c. 30 cp from Research Project Units (Part C)
Exit points
A student who has successfully completed the following requirements may exit from the course with that qualification.
- Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts (Western Civilisation): 40 Credit Points from the Schedule of Unit Offerings.
- Graduate Diploma in Liberal Arts (Western Civilisation): 80 Credit Points from the Schedule of Unit Offerings.
Progression requirements
Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progression through this course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator.