Postgraduate - Course2846 - Master of Arts by Research and Coursework

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.

66 per cent

Candidature rules

For all candidature rules and other important information for research master's candidates refer to the Handbook for Research Master's DegreesHandbook for Research Master's Degrees (http://www.monash.edu/migr/research-degrees/handbook/masters).

This course consists of a research project and coursework units.

• Anthropology
• Applied Japanese linguistics
• Asian studies
• Australian studies
• Communications
• Critical theory
• English
• European and European Union studies
• French studies
• Geography
• History
• International development and environmental analysis
• Interpreting and translation studies
• Italian studies
• Japanese studies
• Linguistics
• Music
• Philosophy
• Publishing and editing
• Religion and theology
• Tourism
• Women's studies

Students, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

(a.) carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty in the student's chosen discipline, including attending and/or presenting at seminars, undertaking any required coursework studies and other related activities as indicated by the faculty

(b.) submit for assessment a thesis of 20,000 to 25,000 on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. In certain disciplines in the faculty, creative work or performance or a critical commentary may also form part of the thesis assessment.

(c.) complete a coursework component as detailed for the student's chosen discipline from those listed under '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 master's qualifying year, postgraduate diploma or honours year. Also, students need to enquire 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 semester (if full-time) or the first two semesters (if 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 unit may be exempted with the approval of the course coordinator.

Students will exit the master's course with an appropriate award if they do not maintain the required academic level.

Master of Arts by Research and Coursework