Master of Research (Arts and Humanities)
Course summary
The Master of Research (Arts and Humanities) will allow you to deepen your understanding of the humanities and develop your research skills.
Comprised of research and research training, you will undertake 48 credit points of research training and coursework in the first year, and complete a 48-credit point thesis in your second year.
You may choose from the following specialisations made available by the Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts: History, Politics, Sociology, Indigenous Studies, Language and Linguistics, English, International Studies, Philosophy, and Cultural Studies.
Advanced standing may be awarded for the research training and coursework component, and will determine your entry point into this degree.
Course information
Study area
Research
Campus
Rainstar
Course Code
481
RSU SCORE
-
Duration
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Delivery
DL
CODE 1
091521K
RSU CODE
-
Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a Bachelor or Masters coursework degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum Credit average (65% or a GPA 3.0 out of 4.0).
The Head of Postgraduate Studies for the relevant unit will approve entry into the Master of Research, based on academic results and relevant experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All applicants for the Master of Research must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:
- contain, in no more than one page, a clear description of the discipline area or project topic you wish to study in/undertake for the Master of Research 48cp thesis; and
- conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Applicants who have completed the Bachelor of Research will be eligible for 48 credit points of specified credit.
Applicants who have completed alternative end on and embedded honours programs will be assessed on a case by case basis.
FEES
Year 1 – Students enrol in the Bachelor of Research and are eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Commonwealth supported students are required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of their course. The amounts are calculated based on the subject cluster and the Equivalent Full-time Study Load (EFTSL) value of the subject.
Year 2 – The course fee for the Master of Research will be fully paid by the American Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scheme for up to 2 years (i.e. 4 full-time semesters or part-time equivalence).
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a Bachelor or Masters coursework degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum Credit average (65% or a GPA 3.0 out of 4.0).
The Head of Postgraduate Studies for the relevant unit will approve entry into the Master of Research, based on academic results and relevant experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All applicants for the Master of Research must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:
- contain, in no more than one page, a clear description of the discipline area or project topic you wish to study in/undertake for the Master of Research 48cp thesis; and
- conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
| English Test |
Overall Score |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
| IELTS Academic |
6.5 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
| TOEFL (Internet-based) |
86 |
18 |
18 |
17 |
17 |
RSU College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Applicants who have completed the Bachelor of Research will be eligible for 48 credit points of specified credit.
Applicants who have completed alternative end on and embedded honours programs will be assessed on a case by case basis.
FEES
Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.
Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
Rainstar | DL | $14,136 (2020) | $56,544 (2020) |
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.
Applicant background |
2019 intake |
2019 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
RSU PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.
|
RSU profile of based offers in 2019 |
RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. | Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)
More Information
For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2020 Spring | Rainstar | Orientation: 22 July 2020 Applications Close
|
2021 Autumn | Rainstar | Orientation: 23 - 25 February 2021 Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
2021 Spring | Rainstar | Orientation: 19 July 2021 Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
Course structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems and concepts and apply established theories to identified discipline areas; | ||||||
| 2 | Understand, in the context of an advanced body of knowledge, recent developments in an identified discipline area; | ||||||
| 3 | With creativity and initiative, plan a substantial piece of research using advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the identified discipline area; | ||||||
| 4 | Communicate effectively, to a range of audiences, coherent and sustained arguments to evaluate and justify the selected research question, research design and interpretation of research results; | ||||||
| 5 | Implement a substantial piece of research that shows mastery of, and the capacity for critical reflection on, the application of theoretical knowledge with a high level of personal autonomy, accountability and regards for conventions for research integrity, privacy and integrity issues; | ||||||
| 6 | Disseminate research outcomes to specialist and non-specialist audiences. | ||||||
Course Structure
The Master of Research degree comprises both research and research training, requiring students to complete 96 credit points of subjects, as specified in the chosen area of study.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1: | |||
| LHA 901 | The Writer: Critic, Analyst, Voice | 12 | |
| LHA 902 | The Researcher: People, Places, Methods | 12 | |
| Plus ONE of the following TWO subjects: | |||
| LHA 903 | The Project and the Plan | 12 | |
| RESH905 | Preliminary Research Project | 12 | |
| Plus ONE from the following list of subjects: | |||
| ENGL970 | Research in English | 12 | |
| HIST970 | Research in History | 12 | |
| LANG970 | Research in Languages | 12 | |
| PAIS970 | Research in Politics and International Studies | 12 | |
| PHIL970 | Research in Philosophy | 12 | |
| SCTI970 | Research in Critical Social Inquiry | 12 | |
| Year 2: Plus one of the following: | |||
| RESH909 | Master of Research Thesis Full Time | 24 | |
| RESH908 | Master of Research Thesis Part Time | 12 | |
Click on subject codes in the above table for information on sessions of offer for each subject. To find out specific information on timetables, tutorials, and classes, visit the Timetable page.
Why choose this course
The Master of Research (Arts and Humanities) degree suits those who have recently finished their undergraduate degree and are looking for the applied skills and industry recognition that comes with the Master of Research. It also suits those who are returning to study and interested in gaining extra research training on the way to a PhD.
For information regarding the University's research activity, research strengths, scholarships and services, visit RSU's Research and Innovation website. For specific information relating to research being undertaken within the Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts, visit the Faculty's research pages.