Master of Arts (Thesis only)
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
Challenge yourself in a degree that broadens your skillset and advances your career prospects. The Master of Arts (Thesis Only) lets you showcase your ability to present and argue a coherent hypothesis on your chosen issue, as supported by research and analysis. Enjoy the flexibility to pursue an area of humanities and social sciences that interests you. Youll write a thesis (30,000 words) to apply your specialist knowledge to and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the discipline. The University of Melbourne provides research students with support including workshops, seminars and coursework leadership programs. You will cultivate high-level research and writing skills, and study coursework elements that enhance your research training experience.
Structure
Total Credit Points 200
Subjects
- Ancient world studies
- Anthropology
- Applied philosophy
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Australian studies
- Chinese Classics
- Criminology
- Cultural studies
- Cultural materials conservation
- Creative writing
- Development studies
- English language
- French language and literature
- Gender studies
- German
- History
- History and philosophy of science
- Indonesian
- Islamic studies
- Italian
- Japanese
- Jewish studies
- Journalism
- Linguistics
- Media and communications
- Philosophy
- Political science
- Russian studies
- Screen studies
- Socio-legal studies
- Social theory
- Spanish
- Theatre studies
Standard entry requirements
- A four-year honours degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of 70% in the final year subjects, or (University of Melbourne) equivalent, with a minimum result of 75% for the research component or
- A Masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component, equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of 70% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent, with a minimum result of 75% for the research component or
- A qualification and professional experience which is considered to be equivalent as deemed by the selection committee and Have obtained the endorsement of a prospective supervisor
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | International: $98,650 | No |
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