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Master of Biography and Life Writing for 2010

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Course overview

This course explores the theoretical and practical issues involved in reading and writing biographies and life stories. It addresses many of the ethical, moral and legal issues in writing biography and life stories and offers students an insight into some of the ways in which psychoanalysis, feminist theory and postcolonial studies have effected the understanding of biography and life writing. The course covers areas such as accessing of resources and ways to design and utilise interviews. Students will also be required to research and write a biography or life story. Exit points: Students who have successfully completed one semester of the course may apply to exit with a Graduate Certificate of Arts. Those who have completed one year full-time may apply to exit with Graduate Diploma in Biography and Life Writing.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
Intakes First semester, second semester First semester, second semester
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time 1.5 years
Credit points 72 total for course 72 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

 Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$5,310 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$13,200 AUD

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$24,500 AUD
How to apply Entry requirements and applications - domestic students Entry requirements and applications - international students
CRICOS code Not applicable 041553E
Monash course code 3075 3075
Faculty Faculty of Arts Faculty of Arts
Contact Liisa Williams Email: Liisa.Williams@arts.monash.edu.au Telephone: +61 3 990 52199 Liisa Williams Email: Liisa.Williams@arts.monash.edu.au Telephone: +61 3 990 52199

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