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The Master of Philosophy (Arts) program develops advanced capabilities in analytical thinking, innovative problem-solving, and cultural awareness. Graduates gain the flexibility to navigate evolving professional landscapes both domestically and globally, continuously acquiring new competencies.
This qualification involves 24 credit points of structured learning plus a thesis in arts and social sciences. Students may receive advanced standing for prior coursework, which influences their starting level in the program.
Alumni from this program have secured diverse roles including government and corporate policy specialists, political consultants, media professionals, publishing experts, humanitarian workers, diplomats, cultural heritage advisors, legal practitioners, sustainability coordinators, social program leaders, arts managers, and university researchers.
Honours degree with 2nd class Division 2 or higher, coursework Masters with WAM 60+ or GPA of 2.8 out of 4.
Candidates with a Coursework Masters degree or a 4-year Bachelor Honours degree in the same discipline may be granted up to 24 credit points of advanced standing for the coursework component of the Master of Philosophy.
Special Admission Requirements
All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:
commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including if possible a copy of the abstract of such work;
contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course; and
conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.
English Requirements
IELTS Academic Overall Score of 7.0, reading 6.5, writing 6.5, listening 6.5, speaking 6.5; TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 98, reading 22, writing 22, listening 19, speaking 19; PTE Academic overall score of 69 Reading & Writing 69, Speaking & Listening 62