Note: This course is under review for 2004 and may be replaced.  Please contact the School of International, Cultural and Community Studies.

Master of Arts

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Arts is a two year course for graduates with a relevant Bachelor of Arts degree.  The first year consists of some coursework and a substantial component of research; the second year is entirely research and is devoted to the preparation of a thesis.

The School of International, Cultural and Community Studies offers the following fields of study in the Master of Arts degree:

      Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies

      English

      Geography

      History

      Politics and Government

      Religious Studies

      Sociology/Anthropology

      Writing

Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies

Course Code 624

The Master of Arts (Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies) is designed for students who wish to pursue specialised studies in Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies.  It is oriented towards outstanding graduates in Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies or equivalent areas and people currently employed who wish to gain research skills for undertaking public sector or private consultancy research.

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by full-time or part-time study on Mount Lawley campus.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A three year degree in Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies or the equivalent from a recognised university.  Students with an Honours degree in an appropriate area may enter directly into the second year of the program.  Candidates will be selected on the basis of their academic record and their thesis topic, which must be capable of supervision within the School of International, Cultural and Community Studies.

SATISFACTORY PROGRESS

Students may proceed to the second year of the Master of Arts (Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies) course provided that the Head of School, in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator, approves the transition.