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Master of Arts

Official Abbreviation MA
Course Type Postgraduate
Commencement Semester 1 and Semester 2
Study Mode On and Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • 2 Years Part-time
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 48
Overview

The Master of Arts is designed to enable graduates to pursue further studies in an area of personal interest by studying a number of graduate level course-work units. Students are able to tailor a program of study to suit their interests by enrolling in units from the same subject or a number of units in different subjects or areas of study listed for the course.
Intensive Schools Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

Normal admission requirements apply.
Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules

1. Admission to Candidature
1.1. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the course coordinator.
1.2. An applicant for admission to candidature shall have fulfilled all requirements for a degree of Bachelor of the University or shall have fulfilled the requirements for a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at another University or institution recognised by the course coordinator for this purpose.

2. Course Requirements
2.1. To qualify for the award of Master of Arts a candidate shall pass units to the value of 48 credit points at 400 level approved by the course coordinator.
2.2. Candidates must include units to the value of at least 24 credit points in the same subject or approved course of study. With the approval of the relevant head of school, WORK 500 may substitute for one of the 400 level units of a subject.
2.3. Candidates may include units to the value of not more than 12 credit points selected from individual reading unit/dissertation units within their program.

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Career Opportunities N/A
Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing Candidates may be granted advanced standing to a maximum of 24 credit points on the basis of units passed elsewhere provided they have reasonable correspondence to units of coursework available towards the degree. Applications for advanced standing may be considered on the basis of professional experience under the General Rules of the Faculty.
Fast Track None
Other Benefits N/A
Honours None
Scholarships None
Further Information

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