Arts

Monash Arts is renowned for innovative, engaging and high quality research in the humanities and social sciences, and we are committed to providing graduate research education of the highest quality in a stimulating, supportive and professional environment.By engaging with different cultural environments and communities around Australia and the world, we make deep connections that empower us to respond to the most pressing issues faced by society today.

Whether you want to get ahead in your career faster or improve your knowledge, this Master of Arts by research degree can give you a distinct advantage, offering a huge range of research topic areas to choose from.

Structure

This course consists of a research and thesis (or equivalent) component.

You must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

1. carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the school of enrolment in your chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the relevant discipline

2. submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 40,000 words (or equivalent) on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of a thesis including published works may be permitted.

In the following specialisations, non-traditional research outputs are to be submitted in lieu of a thesis:

a. Creative writing - a piece of creative writing of not more than 25,000 words with an accompanying exegesis of not more than 15,000 words.

b. Music composition - a folio of music compositions with a minimum playing time of 45 minutes with an accompanying exegesis of not more than 15,000 words.

c. Music performance:

• Option A: 90-minute creative portfolio of musical works and 7,000 - 9,000 word written research report
• Option B: 60-minute creative portfolio of musical works and 15,000 - 18,000 word exegesis

d. Theatre performance - a performance project of a minimum of 60 minutes with an accompanying exegesis of not more than 15,000 words.

3. if undertaking research in philosophy, complete the activities outlined for the following program:

Philosophy research masters program

Research topics are available in most of the faculty's areas of research strength, depending on supervision and resource availability. For more detail refer to the faculty's postgraduate areas of study in the Handbook or visit the Arts Research website.

Qualifications

All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. See the Section 2.1 of the Graduate Research Handbooks for detailed information.

English requirements

Sound English language skills are required for academic programs at Monash University. See the Section 2.2 of the Graduate Research Handbooks for detailed information.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Successful completion of the degree will signify that the student has successfully completed a course of research training under proper academic supervision and has submitted a thesis (or equivalent) that the examiners are satisfied makes a contribution to knowledge and understanding in the field.