What will I learn?

Delve within and produce an original contribution in your industry or field. In this program, you'll learn advanced research skills and enhance your ability to critically review literature and case studies. In this program you will:Sharpen your faculties in problem-solving and decision-making in a rigorous environment for intellectual, professional and personal growthTo be eligible for Master of Arts candidature, applicants are normally required to hold a bachelor degree with at least Honours Class 2 Division II from a recognised institution

Which department am I in?

School of Law and Society

CRICOS

026642G

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$26,600.00 (14,79,010) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2025

Venue

UniSC Sunshine Coast

90 Sippy Downs Drive,

SIPPY DOWNS,

Queensland,

4556, SUNSHINE COAST, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$26,600.00 (14,79,010) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2025

Venue

UniSC Fraser Coast

161 Old Maryborough Road,

HERVEY BAY,

Queensland,

4655, BUNDABERG, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible for admission to a research Master degree, an applicant must hold:

(a) a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher on a seven point scale from a recognised higher education institution; or

(b) a Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) Class IIB from a recognised higher education institution; or

(c) a record of qualifications and/or professional research experience deemed to be equivalent to the standard of (a) or (b) as may be approved by the Research Degrees Committee, or the Chairperson acting on behalf of the Committee.

The prior study must be in an area of study relevant to the discipline area of the Master degree. If the prior study has not included an appropriate preparation in research methodology, the candidate will be required to undertake an appropriate research methodology course, as specified by the relevant Head of School, as part of their candidature.

English Language entry requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each subtest
  • TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 85 with minimum score of 21 for writing
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Overall score of 58 with no sub score less than 54
  • Language of Instruction English (LOI) - Minimum 2 year full-time tertiary study, or 2 year full-time other post-secondary study where the language of instruction is English, successfully completed in the last 5 years in one of the of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America
  • C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency - Overall score of 177 or above with no less than 169 in each skill
  • UniSC's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 2 - Successful completion
  • UniSC's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 3 - Successful completion

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of the Sunshine Coast

University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is a top-rated university, rated 5-stars in key areas including teaching quality and overall experience.

  • 5-star rating for teaching quality 17 years in a row
  • 1st in Queensland for Global Impact Rankings
  • Ground-breaking research undertaken on relevant topics
  • Excellent academic and career services support