Master of Arts - Research

Overview
The Master of Arts – Research is a course for high-level practitioners who wish to extend their practice within a scholarly context

The Master of Arts – Research is a program that consists of one 24 credit point coursework subject and a thesis in a scholarly field (or a combination of thesis and original creative work). In some cases, it may be possible to transfer to a doctoral program (DCA or PhD) after a suitable period of study (normally at least the equivalent of nine months of full-time enrolment).

It may be possible for individuals with appropriate expertise to undertake studies which involve more than one discipline area. Interested applicants should contact the Faculty's Professional Officer.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Applicants with an Honours Bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline at Class II, Division 1 or higher, or its equivalent, may be granted advanced standing for CREA921 (Research Topics in Creative Arts) and be admitted directly into the Thesis subject.

Applicants without appropriate qualifications may be admitted to the course by undertaking CREA921 (Research Topics in Creative Arts) or ARTS901 (Masters of Arts Research Methods) and, on successful completion at credit level or better, may be permitted to proceed into the Thesis.

Advanced Standing
Applicants with an Honours Bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline at Class II, Division 1 or higher, or its equivalent, may be granted advanced standing for CREA921 (Research Topics in Creative Arts).

Course Requirements
Students are required to complete 72 credit points of 900 level subjects consisting of one 24 credit point coursework subject plus a 48 credit point thesis.

Course Program