In the field of digital humanities, students learn to explore research questions using digital tools and methods, and develop a critical understanding of the possibilities and limitations of the digital world and our knowledge economy. They learn the technical skills and standards required to undertake digital projects using a variety of digital tools, translate complex information into accessible language, manage projects, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
Given the rate of change in this field, employers in a number of sectors are increasingly looking for employees who can provide ‘digital entrepreneurship’ and leadership.
Arising in the 1980's, Digital Humanities responded to the ever more digital nature of scholarship and culture. It is a highly interdisciplinary subject, as well as being strongly connected to the world outside academia, in particular the digital cultural heritage sector associated with galleries, art galleries, libraries, and museums.
This discipline creates and uses a wide variety of digital products, including websites, archives, databases, and mobile apps.
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Of the three courses required to complete this qualification, two are compulsory and one is elective:
Students must take DIGI 404 Digital Humanities: Tools, techniques and theories and DIGI 405 Digital Humanities Research Methods 2. These are the core research methods courses, and are 15 points each. They will provide a foundation in digital methods for the arts and humanities. As well as an overview of a broad range of digital practices and techniques, applied assessment options are available.
The optional 30-point course can be selected from a digital project (DIGI 403) or a research essay (DIGI 480). Students can elect to take the PACE 495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship (however this will need to be approved by the Head of School before commencing the internship).
Pathways include:
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Insurance/year: 700 NZD/per year
