Master of Liberal Arts (Western Civilisation)

    Master of Liberal Arts (Western Civilisation)

    Duration17 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 24,506 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026

    Master of Liberal Arts (Western Civilisation)

    About

    Overview

    Deepen and broaden your knowledge and expertise of Western culture within a structured and integrated humanities masters-level course. Centred on a ‘great books’ or ‘canonical’ approach to the study of Western culture, studying this course will help you to develop a transnational, interdisciplinary and historically grounded perspective to the literature, music, philosophy and works of art that have achieved the status of ‘classics' within the Western world.

    You will study major works of history, literature, philosophy, and art and be guided in small group seminar-style discussions by academic staff with wide-ranging, interdisciplinary expertise.

    Thanks to the generous provision of a Philanthropic Agreement between ACU and the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation, up to ten (10) master's scholarships are available for eligible students undertaking this degree annually, valued at $48,000 ($32,000 per year for 1.5 years when studying full time). Students eligible for a scholarship will be selected by a committee comprising senior ACU and Ramsay Centre staff.

    Apply now for the Master of Liberal Arts (Western Civilisation) or register your interest and our AskACU team will get in touch with more information.

    Limited Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available.

    Discover ACU's Western Civilisation Program.


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    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

    International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

    To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

    1. Equivalent of an Australian bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; OR
    2. A Graduate Certificate in a related discipline; OR
    3. An Australian bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent) AND demonstration of significant work/life experience to satisfy the prerequisite knowledge for this course


    Related disciplines

    Ancient History, Archaeology, Architecture, Classics, Creative Arts, Drama, Economics, Education, English, Fine Arts, Geography, Law/Legal Studies, Media/Communications, Medieval Studies, Modern History, Modern Languages, Music/Musicology, Philosophy, Politics, International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Study of Religions, Theological Studies, Visual Arts.

    Applicants are also assessed on each of the following to determine suitability for this course:

    1. Personal statement, or essay,
    2. Performance at interview, and
    3. Demonstrated suitability on the basis of additional requirements for academic excellence.

    Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    Overall score of 6.5. Individual score of 6.0 in all tests.


    Career

    Careers

    The Master of Liberal Arts (Western Civilisation) gives you skills that can be applied in any industry including:

    • secondary and tertiary education

    • commerce and business administration

    • management

    • research assistance

    • journalism

    • politics and public policy

    • public service in government and non-government organisations.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,506 / year

    Master of Liberal Arts (Western Civilisation)

    Australian Catholic University

    Australian Catholic University

    Australia

    Australia, Sydney