Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Philosophy (Arts and Education) at Charles Sturt University enables students to address real-world issues through impactful research, enhancing their skills and professional opportunities. Domestic candidates may qualify for a Research Fee Offset Scholarship.
Make a difference - to the world and to your career - by discovering new knowledge. The Master of Philosophy (Arts and Education) from Charles Sturt University is your opportunity to tackle real-world issues in innovative and impactful ways.
Build your research skills, investigate a question close to your heart, and gain a competitive edge in your professional ambitions.
Domestic research candidates studying a Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Philosophy course may be eligible to receive a Research Fee Offset Scholarship, to pay for their applicable tuition fees.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
Applicants should hold:
Intending applicants should contact the Sub-Dean Graduate Studies in the Faculty to discuss the proposal before applying for admission to the Master of Philosophy.
Admission to candidature is subject to approval by the University.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
Candidates complete a major research project or portfolio in an area within the Arts and Education disciplines. As such candidates should contact the Sub-Dean Graduate Studies to discuss possible projects. In consultation with the Sub-Dean and their Principal Supervisor, each candidate will be allocated a specific research subject code and will enrol in that subject for the period of their candidature:
ASH601Masters Research (Arts and Education) PT64 credit ptsASH602Masters Research (Arts and Education) FT64 credit ptsTHL611Masters Research (Theology) PT64 credit ptsTHL612Masters Research (Theology) FT64 credit ptsStandard enrolment patterns
Candidates will be enrolled in a single subject for the duration of their degree. The subject code will be determined according to the School in which students are enrolled within the Faculty of Science and aligned to the mode of study.