C03067v1 Master of Arts (Research)

Students extend and deepen their knowledge through an appropriate research investigation under a supervisory panel with expertise in the proposed area of research.

They develop critical and analytical skills, and advanced research skills to enable in-depth exploration of their chosen area, including for creative or professional practice.All students are required to successfully complete the research training coursework subject 51913 Academic Research Practice which will develop their research knowledge and skills.

Candidates are required to submit a thesis that demonstrates a body of research at the quality and level required for a Master of Arts. A conventional thesis is a work of approximately 40,000 to 50,000 words. Candidates may elect to complete a thesis that includes non-traditional research artefacts, such as a creative work, exhibition, performance, or portfolio of creative or professional work relevant to the discipline/field with an accompanying written dissertation or exegesis of approximately 15,000 to 20,000 words. Ranges indicated do not include the abstract, appendices or references.

Candidates are required to submit, in consultation with their supervisor(s), an Annual Review of Progress and undertake Stage Assessments as part of the Faculty's three-stage program. In the first stage, candidates must complete a formal assessment to confirm their candidature. In the second stage, a progress confirmation assessment to ensure their progress is consistent with completion of the research program within the prescribed time and demonstrates potential to complete the work to standard. Candidates are required to complete a third stage in order to confirm readiness to submit their thesis for examination.

As part of this course students must also complete the research training subject 51913 Academic Research Practice.

Course completion requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 7.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 584-609 overall with TWE of 5.0, internet based: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 27; or AE6: Pass; or PTE: 65-72; or CAE: 185-190.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.