The Master of Arts (Research) offers students the opportunity to undertake supervised research in the related discipline of their choice. Their chosen discipline may include, for example, cultural studies, human society, media and communications, philosophy, politics, psychology or statistics.
Candidates develop a range of skills, including independent thinking, project management, data analysis and critical thinking, as well as refined communication skills.
The program fosters the development of independent research skills, making it ideal preparation for those looking to undertake further research through a PhD program and/or pursue a career in research.
Course description
As a Master of Arts (Research) candidate, you will undertake supervised research with the aim of completing a major thesis that demonstrates mastery of inquiry in a field of a discipline or profession.
This program is suited to applicants who:
are interested in a career in research
have a genuine passion for research of a particular field
have a naturally inquiring mind and a desire to know more
are interested in undertaking a PhD program in the future
wish to gain an internationally recognised qualification
want to enhance their research education and/or employment opportunities.
Aims and objectives
As a student in this program you will develop knowledge of research methodology and techniques appropriate to your field of study, and experience in the application of such methodology by conducting a specified program of research under appropriate supervision. In addition, you will develop skills in analysing literature and engaging in debate in the substantive area of the thesis topic at an advanced level.
This course is focus on Demography.
Our research
The research of the Centre for Urban Transitions addresses some of Australia's most significant social, economic and environmental problems. It does so by identifying the changes that need to be made within urban areas and focusing on how to make those transitions. This work is approached through local, national and global lenses, and we have strong national and international links with researchers and policymakers from around the world.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2021, February 2021, March 2021, April 2021, May 2021, June 2021, July 2021, August 2021, September 2021
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn Campus,
John Street,
HAWTHORN,
Victoria,
3122, MELBOURNE, Australia
Students must have completed a three-year degree with a minimum average of 65% in the final year units of study. Other relevant experience will also be taken into account in assessing your application.
English language requirements
International applicants must provide evidence of one of the following:
minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0 or a TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 (with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20); or Pearson (PTE) 58 (no communicative skills less than 50) no longer than 24 months before submitting your application
satisfactory completion of Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
successful completion of a total of 24 months (full time equivalent) of formal study where the language of instruction and assessment was English at AQF level 7 or above (or equivalent) at an approved university no longer than 60 months before submitting your application.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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