Humanities and Social Sciences

Australian Studies

Postgraduate Studies

Master of Arts and PhD

Master of Arts by research and Doctor of Philosophy postgraduate students have the opportunity to work with academics from the Faculty’s disciplines and areas of study. Thesis topics can involve more than one discipline, and students can choose to have co-supervisors.

The Masters degree is of two years’ duration and the PhD is four. Masters candidature may be transferred to PhD candidature if the work completed is judged to be of sufficient scope and merit.

Some new Masters degrees are offered as a mix of coursework and thesis. The Masters of Policy Studies is an example. This degree may be completed in one year and requires three units of study and a minor thesis.

The distinction between PhD and Masters by research is based on the scope and quality of the research effort.

Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Diploma requires one year of study, while the Graduate Certificate requires six months. They provide students with the opportunity to specialise in a particular field of interest. These courses are useful for professional development or personal enhancement.

For more information please check the following:

• Graduate Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences
• Graduate Certificate in Humanities and Social Sciences
  

Further Information

For local student entry requirements and further information on these postgraduate degrees please see the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

For overseas students La Trobe University offers both Study Abroad and Student Exchange programs. For further information, visit La Trobe International.

For overseas students with special English language requirements please contact the International College.

Students can also contact the Australian Studies Coordinator.