Masters program

The National Centre of Biography offers an M Phil. by thesis and is contributing to the course in Biography offered by the Research School of Humanities at the Australian National University as part of a Master of Liberal Arts (Writing, World Histories and Lives).

M Phil. by thesis

The NCB is the focus of a growing community of scholars, students, writers and readers who share a commitment to innovation and excellence in all aspects of biography. Students undertaking an M Phil. by thesis at the NCB will be provided with a shared room, phone and computer, and access to the libraries on campus and to the University’s academic community.

For further information, contact the NCB’s Director, Professor Melanie Nolan at melanie.nolan@anu.edu.au.

MA by coursework

The Research School of Humanities at the Australian National University is offering a course in Biography as part of a Master of Liberal Arts (Writing, World Histories and Lives) in the second half of 2009. NCB staff will be involved in teaching one course, Biography and Society HUMN8009.This course is aimed both at prospective biographers in the humanities and those working in cultural institutions who are increasingly having to take account of the biographical interests of their clientele. It will examine the broad appeal of biography and the evolution of biographical form in a series of wide-ranging modules.

Assessment will include: Seminar Presentation and Report 1000 words (20%); Critical Review (two examples of ‘biography') 1000 words (20%); and a Research Essay (individualised topic) 3000 words (60%)

For more information, contact the course convenor, Professor Paul Pickering at paul.pickering@anu.edu.au.