Master of Arts (Thesis only)
University of Melbourne, The
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
This program provides students with an opportunity to carry out sustained and independent research. 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
- 30,000-word thesis
- or coursework and 20,000-22,000 word thesis.
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
4 year honours degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component, equivalent to at least 25% of 1 year of full-time study. Applicants should have achieved and have achieved a weighted average mark of at least 70% in the final year subjects, (or University of Melbourne equivalent), with a minimum result of 75% for the research component, or 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 weighted average mark of at least 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 applicants must also include a research proposal, referee reports and an endorsement from a prospective supervisor.
Study pathways
Master of Arts graduates may proceed to further research in a Doctor of Philosophy degree.