Master of Arts - Research (Creative Arts)

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 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. As a guide, submission by thesis only will be in the range of 40,000 to 50,000 words, with an equivalent work-load where submission is by thesis (20,000 to 25,000 words) and creative work.

Examples of creative work submission include a folio of compositions or writing, exhibition of artwork and musical or dramatic performances. As a guide, the submission of creative work would normally not constitute less than the expectations in the subjects MUS913, MUS914, THEA913, VISA913, DESN913 or WRIT913 as applicable. The exact nature of each submission will vary according to the student's educational and professional background and will be negotiated in consultation with the Head of Postgraduate studies. A brief explanatory annotation may be submitted to support the creative work submission.

Assessment for the MA-R is by two external assessors.

Course Program

Major Study Areas

Refer to listing under Doctor of Philosophy entry.