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.

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