Centre for Integrated Human Studies

The Master of Integrated Human Studies combines coursework and research in a range of interdisciplinary areas related to human wellbeing in a sustainable environment.

Coursework units introduce students to Integrated Human Studies and its associated methodologies, while the research component allows students to conduct their own transdisciplinary investigations by putting what they have learnt into practice.

Course outline

Programs are individually constructed in discussion with an academic adviser to suit the student's background and interests.

The structure of the first year is the same as the Graduate Diploma in Integrated Human Studies. In the second year, students undertake further IHS units and a second research project with subsequent dissertation.

First year

(These four units will be available on campus or online for distance learning from 2010.)

• IHST8801 Orientation to Integrated Human Studies (six points)
• IHST8802 Emergence of 21st Century Humanity (six points)
• IHST8809 Dimensions of the Human Experience (six points)
• IHST8810 Technologies, Economies and Ecologies of the 21st Century (six points)

and either all of

(These units will be available on campus or online for distance learning from 2010.)

• IHST8811 Global Values and Lifestyles of the 21st Century (six points)
• IHST8812 Action, Innovation and Leadership for the 21st Century (six points)
• IHST8813 Collaborative Online Inquiry into 21st Century Challenges (12 points)

or both of

(The project is only available on campus)

• IHST8803 Integrated Human Studies Project Part 1 (12 points)
• IHST8804 Integrated Human Studies Project Part 2 (12 points)

Second year

(Only available on campus.)

• IHST8805 Principles and Practice of Integrated Human Studies (six points)
• IHST8806 Modes of Inquiry in Integrated Human Studies Part 2 (six points)
• IHST8807 Integrated Human Studies Dissertation Part 1 (18 points)
• IHST8808 Integrated Human Studies Dissertation Part 2 (18 points)

Admission Requirements

Applicants are normally expected to possess a three-year bachelor's degree from The University of Western Australia, or equivalent as recognised by The University.

Domestic students

All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence

International students

All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence

Course enquiries

Associate Professor Neville Bruce
Telephone: (+61 8) 6488 3292
Email: neville.bruce@uwa.edu.au