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Master of Arts (Research)
University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Arts (Research) at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences lets students research and write a thesis on an approved topic under one-on-one supervision, combining a 20,000 to 40,000 word thesis with at least one postgraduate coursework unit. The degree spans disciplines including visual arts and art history, archaeology and classics, languages and their cultures, economics, English literature, history, philosophy, global political economy, sociology, media and communications, and social work.
Students typically hold a bachelor's or master's degree and want to advance their expertise, strengthen career prospects, or prepare for a PhD. The degree offers a recognised pathway into the University's Doctor of Philosophy.
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Admissions
To be eligible for admission to the MA (Research) you must have completed the equivalent of one of the following in a subject area related to your proposed research area: bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or master’s degree by coursework These constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. This remains at the discretion of the relevant supervisors and departments. The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully.
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