Monash University: University Handbooks: Postgraduate Handbook 2002: Units indexed by faculty
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Master of Arts in Japanese Studies by research and coursework


General information

Course code: 2846 * + Course fees: Local students HECS; international students -- $A13,500 pa + *Coordinator: Alison Tokita

Entry requirements

Completion of a Masters Qualifying with a research component in Asian studies with grades of distinction or above in both the research component and as an overall average, or an honours degree (or the equivalent) in a relevant field with a grade of H2A or above. Students should normally possess competence in Japanese equivalent to Level C (post VCE major).

Course structure

Students complete a full semester of course work (24 points), followed by a 66% thesis of 20,000~25,000 words. This is a one and a half year full time or three year part time program consisting of one-third coursework and two thirds (66%) thesis. It may be commenced in either semester. The coursework will usually comprise two 12-points units in Japanese studies.

The theis topic must be determined in consultation with the supervisor, who is to be selected in consultation with the graduate coordinator.

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