Master of Arts by Research and Coursework for 2013

At a glance

Major study areas  
2013 Handbook entry 

Why study Master of Arts by Research and Coursework?

This combined degree allows students the flexibility to complete part of the course by following a unit-based program and part of the course by completing a research thesis. Students complete coursework in their first semester, then have one year to write a thesis of 20,000 to 25,000 words on a chosen topic.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

1.5 years full-time
3 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Research Training Scheme (RTS)
RTS places are available to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Arts

Course code: 2846

CRICOS code: 075414B

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Arts HDR Admissions
Email: Arts.Research.Degree@monash.edu

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 26,500 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Arts

Course code: 2846

CRICOS code: 075414B

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   For enquiries contact the Monash University Institute for Graduate Research
Telephone: +61 3 9905 1538
Email: research.degrees@monash.edu

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

The minimum qualifications for admission to 66% research master's candidature are:

  • a four year Australian or New Zealand bachelor's degree with an overall result of upper H2B (mark of 65 or above) in an honours year (normally with a research component in the fourth year); or
  • an Australian or New Zealand master's preliminary qualification with a significant research component and with an overall result of a minimum upper H2B (mark of 65 or above); or
  • an Australian or New Zealand coursework master's degree with a significant research component graded at upper H2B (mark of 65 or above), and an overall result of upper H2B or above; or
  • an Australian or New Zealand research master's degree with an overall result of a minimum upper H2B (mark of 65 or above); or
  • qualifications or experience that the Graduate Research Committee considers to be equivalent to, or a satisfactory substitute for, the above.

Applicants should also make contact with the HDR Recruitment Manager to discuss any specific program expectations.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

The minimum qualifications for admission to 66% research master's candidature are:

  • a four year Australian or New Zealand bachelor's degree with an overall result of upper H2B (mark of 65 or above) in an honours year (normally with a research component in the fourth year); or
  • an Australian or New Zealand master's preliminary qualification with a significant research component and with an overall result of a minimum upper H2B (mark of 65 or above); or
  • an Australian or New Zealand coursework master's degree with a significant research component graded at upper H2B (mark of 65 or above), and an overall result of upper H2B or above; or
  • an Australian or New Zealand research master's degree with an overall result of a minimum upper H2B (mark of 65 or above); or
  • qualifications or experience that the Graduate Research Committee considers to be equivalent to, or a satisfactory substitute for, the above.

Applicants should also make contact with the HDR Recruitment Manager to discuss any specific program expectations.

Please note English proficiency requirements must be met.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; TOEFL 577 with a TWE of 5; or a computer-based TOEFL 233 with an Essay Rating (ER) of 5

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.

Major study areas

Areas of study:

  • Anthropology
  • Applied Japanese linguistics
  • Asian studies
  • Australian studies
  • Communications
  • Critical theory
  • English
  • European and European Union studies
  • French studies
  • Geography
  • History
  • International development and environmental analysis
  • Interpreting and translation studies
  • Italian studies
  • Japanese studies
  • Linguistics
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Publishing and editing
  • Religion and theology
  • Tourism
  • Women's studies