Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Course

2846 - Master of Arts by Research and Coursework

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Arts

Managing faculty	Arts
Abbreviated title	MA(Res&Cw)
CRICOS code	038579K
Standard duration of study (years)	1.5 years FT, 3 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield, Clayton) Off-campus (Caulfield, Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/2846

Notes

Students should note the teaching location of units in their chosen area of study as this may entail travel to another campus. Studies in publishing and communications are taught at the Monash Melbourne city location.

Description

This course provides students who already have previous studies in an arts discipline with the opportunity to expand, update and deepen their knowledge and understanding through a combination of research and coursework activities in a range of disciplines.

Research component

66 - 100 per cent

Structure

Students complete a program of study and research as outlined below.

Requirements

Candidates are required to complete:

a research thesis of 20,000 to 25,000 words
units as outlined under each of the areas of study.

Thesis component

The thesis research area/topic and supervisor(s) will be set by agreement with both the candidate and the school. Whether a student is allowed to undertake a thesis on a particular topic is contingent upon the availability of appropriate supervision. Candidates are expected to consult with their supervisor regularly and to maintain the momentum of their thesis research.

Coursework component

Units are normally 12 points unless otherwise indicated.

Where there is a choice of units in an area of study, students should not include any units previously completed in another course, such as masters qualifying year, postgraduate diploma or honours year. Also, students need to inquire about the availability of the units for particular semesters since this will vary and not all units are offered every year.

Units will normally be completed in the first year (if full-time) or the first two years (if part-time). Part-time students would normally complete their coursework units before starting their research.

Those candidates who have not completed the required pre-requisites for a units may be exempted with the approval of the course coordinator.

Students complete the coursework requirements as detailed in the available disciplines entries listed under 'Areas of study'.

Areas of Study

Alternative exit(s)

Students will exit the masters with an appropriate award if they do not maintain the required academic level.

Award(s)

Master of Arts by Research and Coursework