Program Overview

Program Overview

The ARHT6921: Dissertation Part 2 program is designed for master's degree candidates who wish to undertake research and writing on an approved topic towards a dissertation of 12,000 words under the supervision of an academic staff member. The topic is elective, and Art Curatorship students have the option of writing a thesis in the form of an exhibition plan and catalogue essay.

Unit Details and Rules

Managing Faculty or University School

The program is managed by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Details

• Study level: Postgraduate
• Academic unit: Art History
• Credit points: 6

Enrolment Rules

• Prerequisites: ARHT6920
• Corequisites: None
• Prohibitions: None
• Assumed knowledge: None

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this unit, students should be able to:

• Undertake a program of independent research on a topic of their choice under the supervision of a nominated member of the Department, and write a 12,000-word thesis.
• Present an overall argument or interpretation of their topic over the course of several chapters.
• Optionally, write an exhibition proposal instead of a more conventional dissertation, including a catalogue essay (9,000 words in length) and an exhibition proposal (outlining the rationale of the exhibition), a list of works, and a select number of catalogue entries.

Unit Availability

The program is available in various sessions, including:

• Semester 1 2025: Departmental Permission, Supervision, Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney
• Semester 2 2025: Departmental Permission, Supervision, Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney
• Semester 1 2026: Supervision, Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney
• Semester 2 2026: Supervision, Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney