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Western Sydney University

Parramatta , New South Wales ,Australia

Master of Digital Humanities

Digital Humanities is an emerging field of inter-disciplinary study. It involves the application of digital techniques and computational analysis to the sorts of research questions traditionally asked by scholars in the humanities disciplines. Many jobs require broad competencies and understandings of the powerful role of technology in society. There is also an increasing demand for practical computing and software skills including for research and analysis of data.

In offering a unique combination of postgraduate units from the School of Humanities and Communication Arts and the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics. The Master of Digital Humanities allows students to develop practical as well as theoretical skills in this field. You will develop advanced strategic thinking capacity, build skills and resources, and explore the future of a digital world. You will also learn how to leverage these skills and capacities in a range of environments. You will extend your experience portfolio, building advanced capacities in strategic communication, new research methodologies in digital humanities and undertake a media research project. From mobile media to network technologies, from cyber justice to strategic communication, you will acquire a thorough knowledge of the digital humanities landscape.

Campus Information

Parramatta South Campus

Parramatta is rapidly becoming the heart of Sydney’s business, creative and cultural landscape. Western’s Parramatta campus offers cutting-edge facilities and technology.

Intakes

  • March

Application Processing Time in Days: 7

Application Process

More info required
10 Days
GTE/Possible interview call
10 Days
unconditional offer
10 Days
Visa process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Your career

As a digital humanities graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

  • GLAM sector (galleries, libraries, archives or museums)
  • Cultural heritage
  • The technology sector (e.g. social media and web design)
  • New media

PSW Opportunity

  • Yes, In Hawkesbury Campus and Penrith has 3 years, the Rest of all has 2 years PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India

  • Successful completion of a recognized** Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian degree

**Please note that some degrees and awards are subject to an individual assessment.