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COURSE INFORMATION

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502 Master of Arts (Politics and Government)
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 Politics and Government Course Code 502 The Master of Arts (Politics and Government) is a two year postgraduate program designed to cater for students who wish to pursue specialised studies and research in politics and government. It is oriented towards graduates in Politics and Government, or equivalent areas and people currently employed who wish to gain sound conceptual understandings and practical skills necessary for effective research in public or private sector employment. COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY The course is available by full-time or part-time study on Mount Lawley campus. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have completed a Bachelor degree with a major or equivalent in Politics and Government, or a related discipline. In some cases bridging units may be required. Students holding an appropriate Honours degree may be eligible for advanced standing. SATISFACTORY PROGRESS Students may proceed to Stage 2 (Year 2) of the Master of Arts (Politics and Government) course provided that: a) the Head of School, in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator, approves the transition; b) a minimum average of 65 per cent has been achieved by the student. Students who complete Year One but are unable to proceed to Year Two may be eligible to graduate with a Post Graduate Diploma of Arts (Politics and Government).




Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 18/11/2004