Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA (Thesis) in Parkville Australia | The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne
|
Parkville Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
46,976
(c. USD33,127.48)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Push your boundaries with a program that expands your expertise and elevates your professional opportunities. The Master of Arts (Thesis Only) enables you to demonstrate your capacity to formulate and defend a well-structured argument on your selected topic, backed by thorough investigation and critical evaluation.
Benefit from the freedom to explore any humanities or social sciences field that captures your interest. You'll produce a substantial thesis (30,000 words) applying your specialized knowledge to create an original academic contribution within your discipline. The University of Melbourne offers comprehensive research support through workshops, seminars, and leadership development programs. You'll refine advanced research and writing techniques while completing coursework components designed to enrich your academic journey.
For those seeking deep expertise in specific areas of interest, the Master of Arts (Thesis Only) delivers sophisticated insights into key challenges within your chosen field.
Typically completed in 18 months (full-time) or three years (part-time), this degree can serve as a stepping stone to a Doctor of Philosophy – Arts program. The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSHSS) accepts applications exclusively for Semester 1 enrollment, with no mid-year admissions available. Students must commence their studies during the first week of Semester 1.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
In order to be considered for entry, you must have completed:
- A four-year honours degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of 70% in the final year subjects, or (University of Melbourne) equivalent, with a minimum result of 75% for the research component; or
- A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component, equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of 70% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent, with a minimum result of 75% for the research component; or
- A qualification and professional experience which is considered to be equivalent as deemed by the selection committee and
- Have obtained the endorsement of a prospective supervisor
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic English Only): Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 94 + ; Writing 27; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 65 + written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 185 + no less than 185 in Writing and 169 in each other skill
Tuition
AUD
46,976