Master of Arts 24 months Postgraduate Program By La Trobe University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

36,000 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master's by research degree requires you to deepen your knowledge of your discipline area and develop advanced skills in the conduct of independent and sustained research.



As a Master's by research candidate, you will undertake a supervised research project that culminates in the submission of a thesis for examination. Upon completion of your candidature you must demonstrate through your thesis that you have acquired an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one or more disciplines. A Master's by research degree may also serve as an entry into a PhD. A Master's by research candidate is eligible to apply for entry into a PhD if they meet the individual entry requirements of the particular degree and have completed their degree.



The following conditions must be met in order to gain admission into a Master's by research degree:

  • you must meet the minimum entry requirements for the degree as outlined below
  • the department or school in which you seek enrolment must be able to provide appropriate facilities, resources and supervision for your chosen area of research.

Program overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master's by research degree requires you to deepen your knowledge of your discipline area and develop advanced skills in the conduct of independent and sustained research.



As a Master's by research candidate, you will undertake a supervised research project that culminates in the submission of a thesis for examination. Upon completion of your candidature you must demonstrate through your thesis that you have acquired an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one or more disciplines. A Master's by research degree may also serve as an entry into a PhD. A Master's by research candidate is eligible to apply for entry into a PhD if they meet the individual entry requirements of the particular degree and have completed their degree.



The following conditions must be met in order to gain admission into a Master's by research degree:

  • you must meet the minimum entry requirements for the degree as outlined below
  • the department or school in which you seek enrolment must be able to provide appropriate facilities, resources and supervision for your chosen area of research.

Admission requirements

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The basic academic requirement for entry to a Master of Arts at La Trobe is a three-year Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline completed within the last ten years with a weighted average mark of 65 or above.
Note: An applicant may be considered for entry with an overall weighted average mark below 65 if their weighted average mark for the final year of study is 65 or above.
(i) Entry into the thesis-only stream requires possession of an Australian Honours degree or equivalent, including the completion of a research thesis.
(ii) The coursework-and-thesis stream requires possession of a three-year Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline with a weighted average mark of 65 or above.
(iii) The minimum academic requirement for La Trobe applicants wishing to transfer to Master of Arts from a Bachelor (Honours) in a relevant discipline is a weighted average mark of 65 or above.
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

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International Students

36,000 AUD
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For over 50 years, La Trobe has been transforming people and societies. In 1967, La Trobe University opened its doors with a founding mission: to serve communities through greater access to higher education.  La Trobe University has been consistently rated in the top 1% of universities worldwide and was recently rated first in the state for overall employer satisfaction (QILT, 2024). With prestigious credentials like these, the University is able to secure its position as one of the country’s leading institutions. 


For students who study with La Trobe, there are a wide range of undergraduate programs to choose from in the areas of arts, business, criminology, education and teaching, engineering, health, information technology, law and science, with pathway options available to ensure that students who don’t meet the criteria can still gain entry into our degrees.  


At La Trobe, we realise the value of hands-on industry and employment experience. We work closely with our network of industry partners to ensure work-integrated learning and industry placement options are embedded across many of our degrees – enabling our students to graduate with industry experience and credentials to stand out in a global market. 


La Trobe has repeatedly excelled in worldwide rankings by leading university ranking agencies for a number of subjects and disciplines. According to the 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings by Subject, La Trobe is in the top 50 for nursing and sport, the top 100 for anthropology, archaeology, and the online MBA, and the top 250 for life sciences, politics, communications and media studies, law and legal studies, and history.   


Times Higher Education also ranks subjects highly, with education, psychology, clinical and health, and life sciences rated in the global top 200. With impressive ratings for these areas and more, students can be assured that they are receiving a leading education. 


Our study areas are:



Undergraduate degrees


We offer a wide range of practical and industry-relevant undergraduate degrees across all our study areas. Build essential skills for a professional career or lay the foundations for an academic portfolio with a Bachelor’s degree from La Trobe.


We work closely with industry to ensure our degrees meet current and future workforce demands with options for students to gain valuable industry experience through work-integrated learning, placements, internships and projects with our network of industry partners.


Explore undergraduate study at latrobe.edu.au/international/study/undergrad or get in touch with us to chat through your study options at latrobe.edu.au/international/support-and-help


Pathway programs


We also offer a range of pathway and partnership programs to support students who don’t meet the academic or language criteria for entry through our articulation arrangements with overseas partners and our on-campus provider La Trobe College Australia.


Students can choose to enrol into Foundations Studies or Diplomas across study areas such as arts and communications, business, information technology, engineering, health and science to secure entry into a range of La Trobe undergraduate degrees.


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To find out more about La Trobe or to view our full range of practical and industry-relevant degrees and flexible pathways, visit latrobe.edu.au/international/study

For over 50 years, La Trobe has been transforming people and societies. In 1967, La Trobe University opened its doors with a founding mission: to serve communities through greater access to higher education. 


La Trobe University has been consistently rated in the top 1% of universities worldwide and was recently rated first in the state for overall employer satisfaction (QILT, 2024). With prestigious credentials like these, the University is able to secure its position as one of the country’s leading institutions.  For students who study with La Trobe, there are a wide range of postgraduate and research programs to choose from in the areas of arts, business, education and teaching, engineering, health, information technology, law and science. 


La Trobe has repeatedly excelled in worldwide rankings by leading university ranking agencies for a number of subjects and disciplines. According to the 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings by Subject, La Trobe is in the top 50 for nursing and sport, the top 100 for anthropology, archaeology, and the online MBA, and the top 250 for life sciences, politics, communications and media studies, law and legal studies, and history.   Times Higher Education also ranks subjects highly, with education, psychology, clinical and health, and life sciences rated in the global top 200. With impressive ratings for these areas and more, students can be assured that they are receiving a leading education.


Our researchers are making an impact locally and worldwide. We’re proud to be known for excellence in every aspect of our research – we’re top-rated nationally and rated well-above world standard in 23 fields of research. We develop creative and innovative responses to the fundamental challenges facing our world.



Postgraduate degrees


Build on your undergraduate degree or take the next step in your professional career with a Master’s degree from La Trobe. We work closely with industry to ensure our degrees meet current and future workforce demands with options for students to gain valuable industry experience through work-integrated learning, placements, internships and projects with our network of industry partners.


Whether you’re looking to boost your business potential with an industry-focused GMBA, step into the future of technology with AI and digital analytics, or seeking to make a real impact in the areas of health and science – there’s options for you to take your next step with La Trobe.


Explore postgraduate study at latrobe.edu.au/international/study/postgrad or get in touch with us to chat through your study options at latrobe.edu.au/international/support-and-help


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To find out more about La Trobe or to view our full range of practical and industry-relevant degrees and flexible pathways, visit latrobe.edu.au/international/study

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