Master of Arts (Research)

Students extend and deepen their knowledge through an appropriate research investigation under a supervisory panel with expertise in the proposed area of research. They develop critical and analytical skills, and advanced research skills to enable in-depth exploration of their chosen area, including for professional practice.

All students are required to successfully complete the research training coursework subject 51913 Academic Research Practice which will develop their research knowledge and skills.

Candidates are required to submit a thesis that demonstrates a body of research at the quality and level required for a Master of Education. A conventional thesis is a work of approximately 40,000 to 50,000 words with contributions to scholarly or relevant professional fields. Candidates may elect to complete a non-traditional thesis that includes a portfolio of professional work relevant to the practice/field and an accompanying written dissertation to a total length of approximately 30,000 to 40,000 words. Ranges indicated do not include the abstract, appendices or references.

Candidates are required to submit, in consultation with their supervisor(s), an Annual Review of Progress and undertake Stage Assessments as part of the Faculty's three-stage program. In the first stage, candidates must complete a formal assessment to confirm their candidature. In the second stage, a progress confirmation assessment to ensure their progress is consistent with completion of the research program within the prescribed time and demonstrates potential to complete the work to standard. Candidates are required to complete a third stage in order to confirm readiness to submit their thesis for examination.

As part of this course students must also complete the research training subject 51913 Academic Research Practice.