Arts (Humanities, Social Sciences) (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Arts
Length
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Other
Course description
Master's candidature is available in most of the Faculty's disciplines and areas of study. The Faculty supports several clusters of research expertise, in archaeology, communication and media studies, historical studies, linguistics, literary studies, philosophy, political science and sociology.
Prospective candidates should contact the Postgraduate Coordinator of the relevant school or department before making a formal application.
Our academics work closely with a number of research centres, some of which are based within the Faculty or University. For more details on our research centres and institutes, visit view: www.latrobe.edu.au/research/institutes
The thesis for a research Master's degree must not normally exceed 40,000 words.
Master's candidates may transfer to PhD candidature if their work is judged to be of sufficient scope and merit.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Please see candidature and scholarships forms at: www.latrobe.edu.au/research/future/scholarships
Fee type
Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesThere are a number of scholarships available. Please view www.latrobe.edu.au/handbook/2010/postgraduate/humanities/awards-scholarships-and-research-grants for further details.
Prerequisites
Honours degree of at least four years' full-time duration or Master's preliminary qualification, with at least an H2A result in the relevant discipline; or Pass degree and additional qualifications or demonstrated research skills or publications, or equivalent, approved by the University's Higher Degrees Committee.
Semester starts
Anytime
Additional information
Prospective candidates should contact the Postgraduate Coordinator of the relevant department before making a formal application. Details are available at www.latrobe.edu.au/humanities/research