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Units indexed by faculty Master of Arts in Japanese Studies by research and courseworkCourse 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 descriptionStudents 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. Entry requirementsCompletion 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). Applicants without previous research experience who have a postgraduate degree such as a fourth-year-level graduate diploma or a masters by coursework with grades of distinction or above in at least three-quarters of the units may be admitted to the 66% research degree and as part of the required 24 points of coursework units enrol for a 12-point supervised research project. Minimum pass gradeThe minimum pass grade for units in the Master of Arts in Japanese Studies by research and coursework is 60 C, ie a grade of credit or above is required in every unit and for the thesis. Course structureStudents 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. Contact detailsCourse coordinatorProfessor Ross Mouer Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |