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

33,400 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 Research specialisation (thesis only) requires possession of an Australian Honours degree or equivalent, including the completion of a research thesis.
(ii) The coursework specialisations require possession of an undergraduate 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) 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

33,400 AUD
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La Trobe University is privileged to educate one of Australia’s most diverse student cohorts drawn from across the globe with a range of educational and life experiences. Students can access our learning support around-the-clock, and dedicated teams of staff and student peers provide consultations, workshops and online support through our campus and online Learning Hubs.

Our courses combine academic excellence and industry insight. Our skilled and passionate staff deliver an outstanding learning experience to their students. Academic staff combine their discipline, insights, research, and learning and teaching expertise to challenge, inform and

We have a strong history of delivering exceptional teaching and research that gets results. All of our broad research topics are rated at, above or well above world standard (Excellence in Research for Australia report

Our sector-leading Career Ready Advantage Award program develops the human skills that employers value in a modern workplace: resilience, passion, empathy and curiosity. It’s an approach that works. Our graduates are highly sought after, with 87.8 per cent of graduates securing work within four months.

We encourage students to build on their discipline skills through part-time work, industry placements, volunteering and international experiences. As they progress, students are rewarded with priority access to mentoring, consultations and networking opportunities that supercharge their employability.

Our curriculum is constantly updated to keep pace with workplace practices. Collaborative curriculum design and development processes merge student and industry input, then combine academic discipline with learning and teaching expertise. Our new and refreshed learning spaces encourage learning, with facilities designed for experiential learning and group work that boast the latest technologies.

At La Trobe University, we have a proud record of globally recognised excellence in many research fields. We foster an aspirational and ambitious culture. Our researchers are astute, ethical and engaged with their communities.

We cultivate industry-relevant research that addresses the growing challenges of our time, and we’re committed to research that helps solve global problems and improves the welfare of human societies. All of our broad research topics are rated at, above or well above world standard (Excellence in Research for Australia report 2018).

We place special emphasis on our five Research Focus Areas:

  • building healthy communities
  • securing food, water and the environment
  • sport, exercise and rehabilitation
  • transforming human societies, and
  • understanding disease.


Our campuses feature world-class facilities and a strong support network dedicated to helping students succeed at every stage of their research careers. Our Research Education and Development program assists La Trobe graduate researchers and academic staff in developing skills to support their research and professional goals.

We facilitate an ecosystem of researchers, entrepreneurs and industry partners to drive economic transformation in communities. Our students benefit from strong connections to industry, learning and training in the workplace well before they graduate.

We engage deeply with the end users of our research to ensure relevant, connected and practical outcomes.

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