Skip to content | Change text size
 

Monash University: University handbooks: Postgraduate handbook: Units indexed by faculty
Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents

Master of Arts in Australian Studies by coursework and research

Course 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 location

On-campus (Clayton)

Course description

This 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 requirements

The 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 structure

Students must complete two core units for a total of 24 points:

  • AUS5010 Society and culture of twentieth-century Australia
  • COM5001 Researching and writing Australia

plus a 66% thesis of 20,000 to 25,000 words.

External candidature

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.

Minimum pass grade

The 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 details

Course coordinator

Dr Andrew Hassam

Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents