School of Art History, Classics and Religious Studies

Postgraduate Study

On this page:

Postgraduate Coordinators

Art History Geoffrey Batchen
Classical Studies, Greek and Latin Diana Burton
Religious Studies   Michael Radich
Museum and Heritage Studies Conal McCarthy

Overview

The School of Art History, Classics and Religious Studies (SACR) welcomes interest from New Zealand and international students. Our postgraduate community, although diverse in its interests, is sociable and intellectually engaged. Regular discussion groups, seminars, conferences and social events, allow new postgraduate students to get to know their peers, intellectually and socially. Looking over the topics of our research students, current and past, will give you some idea of the range of research interests in the School, and a sample of the topics for which we can offer supervision.

Alternatively you can look through the staff pages for an idea of our research interests. Students with prior academic experience in more than one of the School's Programmes are encouraged to discuss interdisciplinary research projects with appropriate staff. To begin with you should familiarise yourself with the relevant degree information and application procedures:

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Graduate Diploma in Arts (GDipArts)

The GDipArts can be undertaken by graduates who do not have the necessary prerequisites for entry into an Honours programme or who want to extend their knowledge into an area outside their undergraduate degree. It is a one-year full-time, or up to four years part-time, programme of study.

For further information on the requirements and application process, please refer to the Graduate Diploma in Arts page on the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences' website or contact the relevant Postgraduate Coordinator.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (PGDipArts)

The PGDipArts is intended for students eligible to study at 400 level, but not wishing to undertake the research component required for a BA(Hons).

Entry to the PGDipArts requires the same average grade as for a Bachelor of Arts with Honours.

For further information on the requirements and application process, please refer to the PGDipArts page on the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences' website or contact the relevant Postgraduate Coordinator.

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Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons))

An Honours degree is normally a one-year, full-time programme of course work (four 400-level courses) taken after the completion of a BA or a GDipArts in the relevant subject area. There is provision for Honours to be taken part-time over a maximum of four years.

From 2011 all Honours students will be required to include a research essay in their programme of study (ARTH, CLAS, GREE, LATI or RELI 489).

Entry to Honours study is normally based on achievement of at least a B average grade in the courses that are relevant to the proposed Honours study.

For further information refer to the Bachelor of Arts with Honours page on the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences' website or contact the relevant Postgraduate Coordinator.

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Master of Arts (MA)

A first or upper-second class Honours degree in the relevant subject area or in an approved other discipline is needed to enter the MA programme, although applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The thesis is normally completed in one calendar year, but may be completed over more than one year, up to a maximum of three years for part-time students.

Further information about the Master of Arts can be found on the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences' website or contact the relevant Postgraduate Coordinator.

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Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Museum and Heritage Studies (GCertMHS, GDipMHS, MMHS)

The Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Museum and Heritage Studies offer a unique combination of theoretical and applied study at an advanced level, which prepares graduates for a career in museums, art galleries and a range of cultural and natural heritage organisations in New Zealand. For further information, please see the Museum and Heritage Postgraduate Studies page.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The Faculty of Graduate Research (FGR) provides the first port of call for all students interested in enrolling in a PhD at Victoria. The FGR website provides:

  • Application forms
  • Details of available funding
  • Application dates
  • Answers to frequently asked questions

Prospective PhD candidates should refer to the FGR website and contact the relevant Postgraduate Coordinator. Further information can be found on the FHSS website.

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