Course details

Summary

In the field of digital humanities, students learn to explore research questions using digital tools and methods, and develop a critical understanding of the possibilities and limitations of the digital world and our knowledge economy. They learn the technical skills and standards required to undertake digital projects using a variety of digital tools, translate complex information into accessible language, manage projects and collaborate with multiple stakeholders. Given the rate of change in this field, employers in a number of sectors are increasingly looking for employees who can provide ‘digital entrepreneurship' and leadership.

Arising in the 1980's, Digital Humanities responded to the ever more digital nature of scholarship and culture. It is a highly interdisciplinary subject as well as being strongly connected to the world outside academia, in particular the digital cultural heritage sector associated with galleries, art galleries, libraries and museums. This discipline creates and uses a wide variety of digital products, including websites, archives, databases, and mobile apps.

Qualification structure and duration

Students will complete 60 points from the Bachelor of Arts with Honours programme in Digital Humanities. Courses can be started in February or July. The PGCertDigi will usually be studied over one semester full-time or one year part-time.

Subjects and courses

Of the three courses required to complete this qualification, two are compulsory and one is elective:

Students must take DIGI404 and DIGI405. These are the core research methods courses, and are 15 points each. They will provide a foundation in digital methods for the arts and humanities. As well as an overview of a broad range of digital practices and techniques, applied assessment options are available.

The optional 30-point course can be selected from humanities and new media, a digital project and a research essay. Students can elect to take the PACE495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship (however this will need to be approved by the Head of School before commencing the internship).

Further study

Subject to the approval of the Dean of Arts, a student may transfer courses passed with a B grade or higher for the Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Humanities to the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Digital Humanities.

Career opportunities

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Entry criteria

Postgraduate certificate require a relevant bachelor's degree. If you gained your qualifications overseas, these will need to be assessed to ensure they are of an equivalent standard.

Other English language requirements: TOEFL PBT with a minimum score of 575 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5; CCEL EAP Level 2 with a minimum B+ grade; CAE or CPE score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking; Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE with an overall score of 64 and no PTE communicative skills score below 58.