Master of Arts (by Research)

The Master of Arts program, by research only, is offered in most areas of study in the Faculty of Society &

Design.

Prior to formal application, intending applicants need to give consideration to the specific research topic they wish to investigate.

This should be determined in consultation with a member of the academic staff of the Faculty to see whether the Faculty can provide the appropriate supervision.

The candidate must be familiar enough with the relevant research area to be able to undertake specialised study in that field.

The Master of Arts (by research) project submitted for examination must be between 40,000 - 50,000 words in length, and written in English.

Continued enrolment in the program is conditional on the submission of satisfactory six-monthly progress reports.

Outstanding candidates who make significant progress in their research during the first nine months (or part-time equivalent) of their research may be considered for PhD candidature. In successful cases, the PhD candidature will be considered to have begun at the time of commencement of the Master's degree.

Academic requirements

The minimum requirement for admission to the Masters of Arts (by Research) program is a four-year (i.e. eight semester) Honours degree (First Class, 2A, 2B) or a qualification or combination of qualifications deemed to be equivalent to the above by the HDR Committee.

Please contact the Office of Future Students for further information.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide documented evidence that you have achieved an IELTS score = 7.0 (no subscore less than 6.5. Test results should be less than two years old.

Scholarships

Bond University offers limited numbers of Research Training Program (RTP) stipend scholarships for domestic and international students.

Credit for prior study

Transfer credit is not available in this program.

Key dates

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How to apply

Applicants must submit an Expression of Interest as to why they wish to undertake a research degree and the area of research.  

The Master of Arts program provides students with the necessary research skills for academic careers in the university or research sector, or professional employment.