Master of Arts (Advanced Seminar and Shorter Thesis)

University of Melbourne, The

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

The Master of Arts (Advanced Seminar and Shorter Thesis) is a graduate research degree designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research. The program also includes 25 points of coursework subjects. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and skills in a chosen area of study and make an original contribution to the discipline.

Structure

Delivered over 1.5 years full time or 3 years part time, the Master of Arts (Advanced Seminar and Shorter Thesis) comprises 25 points of coursework subject/s and a 20,000-22,000 word thesis. Students are required to enrol into the minor thesis subject (as per their specialisation) for 3 semesters full time (or part-time equivalent).

Subjects

  • Philosophy

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. Applicants should 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. Applicants should have 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 considered to be equivalent
  • And A research proposal
  • Referee reports (except for applicants who have graduated from the University of Melbourne within the previous five years)
  • And the endorsement of a prospective supervisor.

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