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Units indexed by faculty Master of Arts in Australian Art 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 course is intended for students with a strong interest in research who wish to give their study a clear Australian focus. The degree familiarises students with the major theoretical areas in Australian art and with a significant area of Australian art history through their research. The research emphasis can cover areas of painting, sculpture, architecture, urbanism and urban imagery, photography, performance and art in multimedia, film or television. Entry requirementsCandidates for admission to the MA should normally hold (a) a first class or second class division A honours degree, or (b) a masters qualifying with an overall grade of H2A or above and a grade of distinction or above for the research component, or (c) applicants who do not have prior research experience but have completed a postgraduate degree or diploma with grades of distinction and above in three-quarters of their units may be admitted to the 66% research degree (these applicants will need to enrol for a 12-point supervised research project as part of the required 24 points of coursework). Course structureCandidates complete a thesis of 20,000 to 25,000 words (66% research) in an area agreed to by the candidate and the department, and supervised by staff appointed by agreement with both the candidate and the department. Candidates are expected to consult with their supervisor regularly and to maintain the momentum of their thesis research. Candidates also complete two fifth-year elective units worth 12 points, chosen from the schedule set out below. Note that students should not include units previously taken in the masters qualifying year, the postgraduate diploma or the honours year. Schedule
Minimum pass gradeThe minimum pass grade for units in the Master of Arts is 60 C, ie a grade of credit or above is required in each unit and for the thesis. Contact detailsCourse coordinatorLeigh Astbury Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |