The Master of Research (Arts and Humanities) will allow you to deepen your understanding of the humanities and develop your research skills.

Comprised of research and research training, you will undertake 48 credit points of research training and coursework in the first year, and complete a 48-credit point thesis in your second year.

You may choose from the following specialisations made available by the Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts: History, Politics, Sociology, Indigenous Studies, Language and Linguistics, English, International Studies, Philosophy, and Cultural Studies.

Advanced standing may be awarded for the research training and coursework component, and will determine your entry point into this degree.

Applicants must have a Bachelor or Masters coursework degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum Credit average (65% or a GPA 3.0 out of 4.0).

The Head of Postgraduate Studies for the relevant unit will approve entry into the Master of Research, based on academic results and relevant experience.

* ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

All applicants for the Master of Research must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:

• contain, in no more than one page, a clear description of the discipline area or project topic you wish to study in/undertake for the Master of Research 48cp thesis; and
• conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.