Course code: 2846 + Course fees: domestic students -
fee-waived RTS places available + 18 months full-time, 3 years part-time +
On-campus (Clayton)
Course coordinator: Ross Mouer
Students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Japanese studies are expected to develop research skills through the completion of a thesis (weighted at 66%) as well as acquiring advanced knowledge of Japanese society, culture, work practices or the economy, or Australia-Japan relations.
Completion of a masters qualifying with a research component in Japanese 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 Monash level 8 (formerly level D).
Students
complete a full semester of coursework (24 points), followed by a 66% thesis of
20,000 to 25,000 words. This program consists of one-third coursework and
two-thirds (66%) thesis. It may be commenced in either semester. The coursework
will usually consist of two fifth-year-level, 12-point units in Asian
studies.
The thesis topic must be determined in consultation with the supervisor, who is
to be selected in consultation with the graduate coordinator.
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