Archival Professional Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
INFO 5020
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Course ID
203952
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to prepare students for archival work through evaluating Australian and international archival practice, critiquing archival principles, theories, and models and examining the role of the archive in modern society. Development of the archival flow of information and application of theory internationally and nationally. Archival systems management of appraisal, accessioning, arrangement and description, provision of access, and preservation. Application of legislative framework, archival management systems, and digital archives.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically assess the role archives in organisations and society and the legislative and cultural frameworks which govern archival professional practice.
  • Evaluate international and Australian theories, models, and principles of archival systems.
  • Evaluate the main functions of archival systems and assess how they apply to both analogue and digital archives.
  • Compare the preservation and access issues, risks and opportunities posed by analogue and digital archives.
  • Critically examine the advocacy challenges of archives and evaluate approaches to promotion and outreach.
  • Develop skills in appraisal, arrangement and description within archival systems.
  • Propose solutions to archival challenges facing different types of organisations and communities.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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