Masters (Research)
School of Arts & Sciences
The University of Notre Dame Australia is proud to offer the opportunity to work on a Master of Arts degree to students who have achieved strong results in their Undergraduate or Honours degrees. Completed over two years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time), the Master of Arts requires you to work closely with two academic supervisors as you undertake a significant and original piece of research, which may include a substantial new discovery or an innovative adaptation, application or interpretation of existing knowledge. Maximise your potential today.
Are you a high-performing student who wishes to take the next academic step? The Master of Arts is a thesis-based research degree and is the perfect opportunity for academic advancement. The degree program is individually designed and built around the methodological requirements of the research, the nature of the topic to be investigated and the candidate's background.
If necessary, a candidate may also be required to undertake research training or further coursework as part of the MA program. Candidates will benefit from ongoing support, mentoring or involvement in the University's research culture.
The Master of Arts may be completed as a traditional thesis or a thesis by publication or as a non-traditional thesis (exegesis) and creative artefact. Your MA should be based on an advanced investigation into a significant question related to your current field of study or work. The thesis should make an original and substantial contribution to the humanities, social sciences, applied sciences or Aboriginal studies.
Before applying to enrol in the Master of Arts, discuss your application with a suitably qualified member of the academic staff, preferably one, you wish to be your principal research supervisor.
The Commonwealth Government's Research Training Scheme (RTS) provides financial support for domestic candidates. Meanwhile, international students are required to pay full fees but may apply for a wide range of scholarships made available to candidates of exceptional potential.
Career opportunities are diverse and depend on the majors you choose. Options for graduate employment could include an intelligence analyst, community project officer, change manager research officer, disability services coordinator, family participation officer, client services, coordinator, youth housing officer, employment consultant, assessment and referral officer, or intercountry adoption support coordinator.
This degree consists of supervised research.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.