Graduate
Master of Arts
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Arts at Deakin University is a research degree in which students undertake supervised research and contribute to their chosen discipline in the arts. Students immerse themselves in a topic while developing research and analytical skills to apply in professional life, completing a thesis of 40,000 to 50,000 words that embodies the results of their research. Students may instead submit a thesis comprising creative works and a shorter exegesis. Research is conducted under the supervision of a panel. Graduates progress to doctoral study or to research and analytical roles.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- The Master of Arts is a research degree. Candidates complete a thesis of 40
- 000-50
- 000 words (or, for creative-arts candidates, a creative work plus an exegesis of at least 10,000-12,000 words) embodying original research in their chosen field
- alongside a compulsory Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point) unit and a coursework unit for research students. Students showing strong research promise may apply to transfer into the Doctor of Philosophy program after a qualifying period
Admissions
To be considered for admission you must have completed a research project including a thesis equivalent to at least 25% of a year's full-time study at AQF Level 8, with a grade equivalent to a Deakin mark of 65% or higher
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