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Master of Arts - Research
Overview
The Master of Arts – Research can be a research-only
degree, where the candidate holds an undergraduate degree
with a substantial research component. Where the candidate
has an undergraduate Pass degree, the degree will have 24
credit points of coursework in areas aimed at research training.
The candidate must complete a substantial thesis (around 50,000
words).
Important Note: This course has replaced the former Master
of Arts (Honours) by Research. Students currently enrolled
in that course may complete the degree under that course title
and course code, but it is closed to new enrolments.
Entry Requirements
There are two entry points for this degree:
- From the Bachelor of Arts. Students entering the degree
from the Bachelor of Arts (Pass) degree will complete a
72 credit point degree, consisting of the 24 credit point
subject, ARTS901 Master of Arts Research Methods and, subject
to satisfactory completion of the coursework component (see
below in Program Structure) a 48 credit point thesis on
a disciplinary or interdisciplinary topic.
- From the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or the Master of
Arts by Coursework (or equivalent qualification). Students
having a Bachelor of Arts with Honours Class II, division
ii or higher, or a Master of Arts by Coursework (or equivalent)
with an average of at least 70% may apply for admission
into the Master of Arts - Research degree with Advanced
Standing for the 24cp of coursework. They will then complete
a 48 credit point thesis in a discipline or interdisciplinary
area.
All applications must be approved by the Associate Dean (Research
and Graduate Studies). Approval also depends on the availability
of supervision within the Faculty for the proposed thesis
and its relationship to the key areas of research in the Faculty,
and The Centre for Asia Pacific Transformation Studies (CAPSTRANS).
Course Requirements
- Entry from the Bachelor of Arts (Pass degree) or equivalent:
Students will complete one 48 credit point thesis in a field
of study and the 24 credit point coursework subject, ARTS901
Master of Arts Research Methods: Students who achieve a
Credit average or higher in ARTS901 will proceed to the
thesis component of the degree. Students who achieve a Pass
average in this subject will be offered the opportunity
to transfer to the Master of Arts by Coursework with 24
credit points of Advanced Standing. The thesis topic will
be determined by discussion between the student and the
Postgraduate Co-ordinator in the School in which the student
is enrolled.
The 24 credit point Coursework subject, ARTS901, Master
of Arts Research Methods, provides students with training
in the theories and research methodologies current in their
chosen areas. This training involves three modules of study:
- a specific theory and methods module;
- an advanced content-based module in the student's discipline
area;
- a module in which the student writes a detailed research
proposal for the Master of Arts thesis.
The precise content of these modules will be determined
on a case-by-case basis, with the student and the Academic
Program. It will be approved by the Associate Dean (Research
and Graduate Studies).
The content-based subject will normally be selected from
the range of subjects available in the Master of Arts (coursework)
in the student’s chosen discipline or interdisciplinary
area of study.
- Entry from the BA (Honours) or equivalent: Students who
have completed a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree with Class
II division ii or higher, or appropriate research subjects
in the Master of Arts (coursework) may apply for Advanced
Standing for the 24cp of coursework. They will then enrol
in the 48 Credit Point thesis.
Time limits
Full time students should complete the 72 credit point degree
in no fewer than two sessions (not including Summer Session)
and not more than four sessions (not including Summer Session).
Full-time students should complete the 48 credit point course
in no fewer than two sessions (not including Summer Session
and not more than four sessions (not including Summer Session).
Part-time students normally complete half of the full-time
load in the same period and take proportionately longer to
complete the degree.
Fields of Study
Refer to entry under PhD
Coursework Subject
Students entering the degree from the BA (Pass) degree undertake
the following subject before beginning the thesis:
| subjects |
title |
credit points |
| ARTS901 |
Master of Arts Research Methods |
24 |
Assessment
Coursework: Where students must complete the 24 credit point
coursework component, assessment of that part of the degree
will depend on the modules chosen, but it will normally be
by essays and seminar papers.
Thesis: Students meet regularly with their supervisors to
ensure that they are proceeding to plan. Each year, the student
and supervisors must submit a progress report. The annual
report is the means by which the University assesses whether
the candidature will continue into the following year. When
the thesis is submitted, it is examined by two examiners chosen
by the supervisors in consultation with the student.
For further information about the Faculty’s research
themes and researchers, please consult the Faculty website
at: http://www.uow.edu.au/arts/ For more technical information
about the degree process, please consult the website of the
University’s Office of Research at: http://www.uow.edu.au/research/current/index.html
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