Studies in Religion
Contact
Dr Chris Hartney
Phone: + 61 2 9351 2367
Email: chris.hartney@sydney.edu.au
See also: Buddhist Studies, Cultural Studies (Cultural studies in religion)
Requirements
Master of Arts (Research)
A Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Sydney with a major in Studies in Religion and a distinction average, or equivalent.
Master of Philosophy
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a good honours result in Studies in Religion from the University of Sydney, or equivalent, or a Master's degree with Merit (distinction average) in a relevant subject area, including a dissertation.
Doctor of Philosophy
A Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours Class I or II.1 in Studies in Religion from the University of Sydney, or equivalent.
The department contributes units of study to a number of other postgraduate programs, including Cultural Studies and Film Studies.
Course rules
Master of Translation Studies
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| DF041 | Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies |
| DC065 | Master of Translation Studies |
2 Attendance pattern
0.
The attendance pattern for these courses is full time or part time according to candidate choice.
3 Master's type
0.
The master's degree in these resolutions is an advanced learning master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
(2)
A candidate for the graduate diploma may apply to progress to the master's degree, providing the candidate meets the admission requirements for that course. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications but whose evidence of experience and achievement is deemed by the Dean to be equivalent.
(2)
Admission will be to specific language areas as determined by the Faculty based on the Faculty's ability to resource those languages.
(a)
a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average from the University of Sydney, including a major in a relevant subject area in the humanities or social sciences, or an equivalent qualification; and
(a)
a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average, from the University of Sydney, including a major in a relevant subject area in the humanities or social sciences, or an equivalent qualification; and
(b)
a level of competence in a language other than English at a standard acceptable to the Faculty; or
(c)
completion of the Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies with a minimum credit (65%) average, including a mark of at least 65% in TRNS6902 Practical Translation, or an equivalent qualification.
6 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for these courses are set out in the Postgraduate Table of Units of Study for the Translation Studies subject area.
(2)
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies are required to complete 36 credit points including:
(3)
Candidates for the Master of Translation Studies are required to complete 72 credit points including:
7 Credit for previous studies
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A maximum of one unit of study may be credited towards the Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies and only if:
(b)
the study was through the University's Summer or Winter Schools or Centre for Continuing Education; and
(c)
it is for a unit of study being offered to candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies.
8 Course transfer
0.
A candidate for the master's degree may elect to discontinue study and graduate with the graduate diploma from this sequence, with the approval of the Dean, and provided the requirements of the graduate diploma have been met.
9 Transitional provisions
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January 2011 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.