Master of Arts
Why study the Master of Arts at UNE?
The Master of Arts is designed to enable graduates to pursue further studies in an area of personal interest, for professional development, or as a pathway to higher degree research, by studying a number of graduate level units. Students are able to tailor a program of study to suit their interests by enrolling in units within the one subject area, or selecting units from a range of subject areas, as listed for this course.
I would like to know more about this course.Career Opportunities
A Master of Arts allows you to refine your professional skills, in a relatively unrestricted program of study. Examples of careers that can be assisted through an MA include management, public relations, foreign affairs, education, business, human resources, and research.
Employers often look for flexibility in their staff, expecting to retrain staff as work demands change. To meet this need, they tend to seek out people who are intellectually flexible, with analytical minds, and good communication skills. Students in an MA are trained to think for themselves, acquire and process information, communicate their thoughts effectively, and exercise initiative. These are skills that employers want.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
Full FeeInternational
2012 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
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| Official Abbreviation | MA | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||
| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC For more information, click here
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study on or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (a) hold a bachelor degree of a recognised university where a candidate elects to complete one of the following Majors: Ancient History; Asian Studies; Geography; Heritage Studies; Indigenous Studies; Islamic Studies; Linguistics; Media and Communications; Peace Studies; Philosophy; Political and International Studies; Regional Change Management; Studies in Religion; Writing; or (b) hold a bachelor degree of a recognised university including a major in the relevant language, or approval of the Head of School of Arts, where a candidate elects to complete one of the following Majors: Chinese; French; German; Indonesian; Italian; Japanese; or (c) hold a bachelor degree of a recognised university including relevant discipline studies as follows where a candidate elects to complete one of the following Majors: Archaeology (24 credit points in ARPA units or equivalent); English (an undergraduate major in English or approval of the Head of School); Gender Studies (30 credit points in undergraduate Gender Studies with units with a Distinction Grade Point Average (GPA) or equivalent); History (an undergraduate major in History or equivalent). |
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| Advanced Standing | Maximum of 24 credit points, providing units passed have reasonable correspondence to units of coursework available toward the degree and were not part of the degree on which admission to the Master of Arts was based. |
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White (BCC 1) |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a bachelor degree of a recognised university where a candidate elects to complete one of the following Majors: Ancient History; Asian Studies; Geography; Heritage Studies; Indigenous Studies; Islamic Studies; Linguistics; Media and Communications; Peace Studies; Philosophy; Political and International Studies; Regional Change Management; Studies in Religion; Writing; or
(b) hold a bachelor degree of a recognised university including a major in the relevant language, or approval of the Head of School of Arts, where a candidate elects to complete one of the following Majors: Chinese; French; German; Indonesian; Italian; Japanese; or
(c) hold a bachelor degree of a recognised university including relevant discipline studies as follows where a candidate elects to complete one of the following Majors: Archaeology (24 credit points in ARPA units or equivalent); English (an undergraduate major in English or approval of the Head of School); Gender Studies (30 credit points in undergraduate Gender Studies with units with a Distinction Grade Point Average (GPA) or equivalent); History (an undergraduate major in History or equivalent).
Advanced Standing
Candidates may be granted a maximum of 24 credit points, providing units passed have reasonable correspondence to units of coursework available toward the degree and were not part of the degree on which admission to the Master of Arts was based.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
1. To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points at 400 level or above or other units in respect to 3.
2. To qualify for a Master of Arts with no endorsement (an area of study is not included on the testamur), candidates must include units to the value of at least 24 credit points from units listed within one area of study (major). With the approval of the relevant Head of School, WORK500 may substitute for one of the units in a Major.
To qualify for a Master of Arts with a major endorsed on their testamur, candidates must include units to the value of at least 30 credit points from units listed within one area of study.
3. With the approval of the course coordinator candidates may include any other 400-level or above units from other areas of the University, to the value of not more than 18 credit points.
4. A candidate may change their nominated Major at any time, providing they meet the admission requirements as set out in Admission to Candidature Rule 1 and can achieve Course Requirements 2. and 5.
5. A candidate may include dissertation units where listed within the Major, to the value of not more than 24 credit points. When enrolling in any 12 credit point dissertation unit a candidate must have achieved a Distinction GPA either in 24 credit points at 300-level within the same area of study as the intended research or 12 credit points at 400/500 level within the same area of study as the intended research, or permission of the relevant head of school.
6. A candidate may include reading course units, listed within the Major. When enrolling in any reading course unit a candidate must have achieved a Credit GPA either in 24 credit points at 300-level within the same area of study as the intended reading course or 12 credit points at 400/500 level within the same area of study as the intended reading course, or permission of the relevant head of school.
7. Dissertation and reading course units may only be undertaken within the same area of study as the nominated Major.
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements and who have successfully completed at least 30 credit points in one major of the Master of Arts will have that Major appear on their testamur.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Arts on completion of 24 credit points.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.