Course code: 2846 + Course fees: domestic students -
fee-waived RTS places available +18 months full-time, 3 years part-time
Course coordinator: John Gregory
On completion of the course, students should have consolidated and extended their knowledge of literature, literary theory and the contexts in which literature is produced and read. They should also have consolidated their skills in originating and pursuing research projects independently and extended their skills of analysis, composition and argument. They should also have completed a substantial research thesis which represents a significant contribution to knowledge in the field in which they are working.
Candidates for admission to the MA by coursework and research should normally hold a first class (H2) or second class division A honours degree or a first class or second class division A masters qualifying with a grade of distinction or above for the research component.
Students are required to complete two level-five, 12-point units totalling 24 points, plus a compulsory research thesis of between 20,000 and 25,000 words weighted at 66%. The choice of topic should be made in close consultation with the supervisor.
Candidates undertaking a 66% 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.
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.
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