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ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences

This major may only be included in the Bachelor of Arts (New Media Arts).

Developments in digital technology are altering the manner in which research in the humanities is being performed in a number of fields, including art history and theory and cultural studies. A major in the digital humanities would involve an overview of historical developments and theoretical approaches to new technologies, with a view to providing students with a critical and interdisciplinary approach to the new humanities.

In addition to giving graduates a rigorous critical perspective on digital technology, the major would also provide students with some practical experience in designing and creating innovative digital products, since there is a need for graduates literate in technology and the humanities.

Requirements

The major in Digital Humanities requires the completion of 42 units from the select list* with a maximum of 12 units of first year courses offered at 1000 level and a minimum of 30 units of later year courses.

* Please note that only one topic from Complementary Studies 1 and 2: Web Cinema (1 & 2) has been approved to count towards this major.