Master of Arts (by research)
Research course
Overview
Graduates who hold a bachelor degree and who have shown a high standard of academic achievement in that course may be admitted to candidature for the degree of Master of Arts (Research).
| Duration | 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time | ||
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| Study mode | Full-time Part-time (day) | ||
| Course code | L0871 | ||
| Fees | If you are a domestic student (including Australian and New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents) your application will be automatically considered for a Government-funded Research Training Scheme (RTS) place. |
Course in detail
Course description
Graduates who hold a bachelor degree and who have shown a high standard of academic achievement in that course may be admitted to candidature for the degree of Master of Arts (Research).
Course structure
Candidates normally undertake research at Swinburne for the appropriate duration and - especially part-time candidates and those based in industry - must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Committee that they are able to meet with their supervisors in person to discuss progress at least once every calendar month or have made satisfactory arrangements for discussion to occur by other means e.g. via email.
All candidates are expected to demonstrate satisfactory progress on an annual basis. To be assessed for a Master of Arts (Research) candidates in the degree must present a thesis based on original research, investigation or development work carried out under Swinburne staff supervision either at Swinburne or externally.
Graduate outcomes
Aims and objectives
The master degree provides training and education in research methodology and techniques, and their critical evaluation, as appropriate to the field of study, and in the application of such methodology by conducting a specified program of research under appropriate supervision. In addition, this degree requires training in analysing the literature and debate in the substantive area of the thesis topic at an advanced level.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a bachelor degree with honours (1st or 2nd class) or the equivalent in a discipline appropriate to the proposed area of study. The level of academic achievement in prior studies should be of a very high standard. Other relevant activities, including work experience, will be taken into account in assessing applications.Apply
How to apply
Prospective applicants should contact the Faculty Research Administration Manager nwhite@swin.edu.au who can suggest staff that may be appropriate and available to supervise the proposed project. Information about staff research expertise is available on the Faculty website.
Further information and candidature application forms are available at: http://www.swin.edu.au/research/postgrad.htm. Applications must be signed by the applicant, the supervisory panel.
Further information and candidature application forms are available at: http://www.swin.edu.au/research/postgrad.htm. Applications must be signed by the applicant, the supervisory panel.
Return the completed form and all supporting documentation to:
National Recruitment
Admissions (H5)
Swinburne University of Technology
PO Box 218
Hawthorn VIC 3122
Australia
National Recruitment
Admissions (H5)
Swinburne University of Technology
PO Box 218
Hawthorn VIC 3122
Australia
Course fees
If you are a domestic student (including Australian and New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents) your application will be automatically considered for a Government-funded Research Training Scheme (RTS) place.
Find out more
Tel: 1800 SWIN RES
Fax: (03) 9214 5267
Email: research@swin.edu.au
www.lilydale.swinburne.edu.au/research/
Fax: (03) 9214 5267
Email: research@swin.edu.au
www.lilydale.swinburne.edu.au/research/