MRes Elective Subjects

The School of Humanities and Communities and Communication Arts offers a range of Master of Research electives each year, which can be taken in conjunction with the GRS Core Subjects.

For more information on subject offerings, refer to the Bachelor of Research Studies entry in the Academic Handbook or contact the School’s MRes Coordinator Associate Professor Lorraine Sim: lorraine.sim@westernsydney.edu.au

Autumn Semester 2025

Subject CodeCourse NameCoordinatorSubject Guide
HUMN7013Debates in Global HistoryProfessor Gregory BartonDownload
CULT7008The Cutting Edge: Advanced Studies in Humanities and Communication ArtsA/Prof Brett BennettDownload
CULT7004Global Digital FuturesProfessor Brett NeilsonDownload
PHIL7002EthicsProfessor Dennis SchmidtDownload

Spring Semester 2025

Subject CodeCourse NameCoordinatorSubject Guide
TEAC7005Advanced Academic English SkillsDr Dariush IzadiDownload
COMM7015Key Concepts in Communication and Media ResearchA/Prof Tanya NotleyDownload
CART6003Research Methods in the Creative ArtsMr John EncarnacaoDownload
CULT7003Environmental HumanitiesDr Josh WodakDownload