Masters (Coursework)
Challenge yourself in a degree that broadens your skillset and advances your career prospects. The Master of Arts (Thesis Only) lets you showcase your ability to present and argue a coherent hypothesis on your chosen issue, as supported by research and analysis.
Enjoy the flexibility to pursue an area of humanities and social sciences that interests you. You'll write a thesis (30,000 words) to apply your specialist knowledge to and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the discipline. The University of Melbourne provides research students with support including workshops, seminars and coursework leadership programs. You will cultivate high-level research and writing skills, and study coursework elements that enhance your research training experience.
Students are required to complete:
For more detailed information please see the Handbook entry for the course.
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Career outcomes for the Master of Arts (Thesis only) allow you to take a step in the right direction. You'll have a head start pursuing:
The Faculty of Arts only accepts applications for Graduate Research study to commence in Semester One. No mid-year intake is offered.