Master of Research (Arts and Humanities)
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, Cultural Studies, and Science and Technology Studies.
Advanced standing may be awarded for the research training and coursework component, and will determine your entry point into this degree.
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.
Campus Information
Wollongong
UOW’s main Wollongong campus is set in native Australian bush and is one of the most picturesque university campuses in Australia. Less than two kilometres east is UOW’s Innovation Campus – a research and technology precinct that houses innovative organisations as well as some of UOW’s leading research institutes.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 8
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
We provide resources, programs, events and services to help students to establish appropriate career goals and to identify pathways and strategies to achieve those goals.
University of Wollongong support students in the following ways:
1. ORGANISE JOB FAIRS
2. JOB BOARD
3. CAREERS EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
4. WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING
PSW Opportunity
Students can get 2 years PSW visa if they complete the studies from Sydney Camus and 3 years PSW visa if the course is completed from Wollongong Campus.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Code: 091521K
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
56544 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A