Postgraduate FAQS

I'm interested in Higher Degree Research. What should I do first?

Visit the School's information pages for

the Master of Arts (Honours), &
the PhD program

to find out which program best suits your needs and experience.

I do not have the admission requirements for the MA (Hons). Do I have any other options?

English, Communication Studies and Theatre Studies offers undergraduate, Honours and Coursework Masters programs. These courses can provide a pathway to the MA (Hons) program.

For further information, please visit the School’s Undergraduate and Postgraduate information pages.

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Now that I've decided on which course I want to take, how do I apply?

The information webpages for both the Master of Arts (Honours) and the PhD program detail the process of application, which includes first contacting a potential supervisor or the School's Postgraduate Coordinator [see contact details below] the supplying a preliminary information package.

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What happens after I submit my preliminary information package?

Your package will be assessed by the relevant academic staff of English, Communication Studies and Theatre Studies. You will then be contacted regarding your options, with regard to potential degree paths and possible supervisors.

You may be invited to discuss your project in person, by email or telephone, or to submit more material. You will also be advised of the university’s enrolment procedures and due dates and assisted through this process.

Your package will be considered as quickly as possible. Every attempt will be made to contact you within 30 working days (6 weeks) of receipt of your package. Applicants are advised to check the University calendar regarding University holidays and other vacation periods. Material may be processed more slowly in non-teaching periods.

Please be patient regarding the process of your application. It will be in the process of being carefully assessed and we will contact you in due course. You will receive notification that your preliminary information package has been received and is being processed.

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What kind of project can I work on?

Admission is determined both on the quality of your application, and the relevance of your project area to the work, interests and skills of School staff, together with the availability of supervisors in your area. The Chair of the School Research and Postgraduate Committee will be able to give you advice about the suitability of your project.

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What about cross- or multi-disciplinary projects?

Cross- and multi-disciplinary projects are possible, as long as suitable supervision teams can be established from within the University.

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Can I undertake this study full-time and/or part-time?

These research programs of study are available both full-time and part-time.

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Are these programs available to both internal and external students?

These research programs are available to both internal and external students. An on-campus residency (or equivalence) may be required for external students.

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Further Information

For more information , please:

- review the School's PhD or Master of Arts (Honours) information webpages.

- download the English, Communication Studies and Theatre Studies' Postgraduate Research Information Handbook.

- contact the School's Postgraduate Coordinator:

Dr Jane O'Sullivan
phone: +61 2 6773 2963
email: josulli@une.edu.au

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