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Units indexed by faculty Master of Arts in Australian Studies by coursework and researchCourse code: 2846 + Course abbreviation: MA(Res&Cw) + Course fees: domestic students - fee-waived RTS places available + 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThis program is designed to give students the opportunity to pursue the study of Australian society and culture at an advanced level. Building on a basis provided by relevant interdisciplinary courses, students go on to develop and complete an appropriate research thesis. Entry requirementsThe minimum entry requirements are a four-year honours degree with a grade of H2A or above, or a masters qualifying with a research component with an overall grade of H2A or above, as well as a distinction or above in the research component, or qualifications judged to be equivalent. Course structureStudents must complete two core units for a total of 24 points:
plus a 66% thesis of 20,000 to 25,000 words. External candidatureCandidates 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. Minimum pass gradeThe minimum pass grade for units in the Master of Arts in Australian Studies is 60 C, ie a grade of credit or above is required in every unit and for the thesis. Contact detailsCourse coordinatorDr Andrew Hassam Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |