Master of Arts (Advanced Seminar & Shorter Thesis)

Challenge yourself through a degree that broadens your skill set and advances your career prospects. The Master of Arts (Advanced Seminar and Shorter Thesis) provides you the flexibility to pursue an area of humanities and social sciences that interests you. Produce a thesis (20,000-22,000 words) based on original research that reveals your awareness of the latest research and theoretical directions within your chosen discipline of humanities and social sciences. The University of Melbourne provides research students with specialist support, including workshops, seminars and coursework leadership programs. You will cultivate high-level research and writing skills, and study coursework elements that enhance your research training experience. If you want to develop specialised knowledge in one or more areas that interest you, the Master of Arts (Advanced Seminar and Shorter Thesis) will provide you with an advanced understanding of the major issues experienced in your chosen field.Career outcomes for the Master of Arts (Advanced Seminar and Shorter Thesis) allow you to take a step in the right direction. You will have a head start pursuing: Higher research and academia, Consultancy, Managerial positions

In order to be considered for entry, applicants 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