Monash University: University Handbooks: Postgraduate Handbook 2002: Units indexed by faculty
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Master of Arts in Critical Theory


General information

Course code: 2695 (100% research); 2846 (66% research) + Course fees: Local students -- RTS HECS-exempt places available; international students -- $A13,500 pa + Coordinator: Professor Andrew Milner
The degree may be taken by research only or by coursework and research. See under 'Research masters' in the front of the Arts research section for more details about the MA by 100 per cent thesis. The MA by research and coursework consists of two twelve point coursework units and a 20,000 to 30,000-word thesis on an approved topic (weighted at 66 per cent). The MA by research and coursework will normally be completed in one-and-a-half years of full-time study or three years part-time.

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirements are a four-year honours degree with first class or second class division A honours, or a masters qualifying with first class or second class division A honours with a grade of distinction or above for the research component. Mid-year entry is possible for the Masters of Arts in Critical Theory.

Course structure

The MA by research and coursework will consist of a thesis weighted at 66 per cent, plus a selection of two 12-point units from the following:

Note that the minimum pass grade for units in the Master of Arts is 60 C, ie a grade of credit or above is required in every unit and for the thesis.

External candidature

Candidates undertaking a 66 per cent research load will normally be required to enrol for all of the units in the coursework component on Clayton campus and may then apply for transfer to external candidature.

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