Arts
Why research Arts?
A research degree is the recognised pathway to an academic career and a valuable qualification for anyone seeking employment in high-level positions in a diverse range of sectors. Postgraduate research in Arts offers students research supervision in a wide selection of research areas based on their specific interests. It offers students the opportunity to extend their expertise, upgrade their professional skills or pursue new studies in a particular discipline or area of study.
Career opportunities
Government departments, health services, legal services, museums, schools and universities.
Courses
Local students
2013
Master of Arts
- Duration :
- 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
- Semester starts :
- Anytime
- Campus:
- Albury-Wodonga
- Bendigo
- Melbourne
- Other
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- Master's candidature is available in most of the faculty's disciplines and areas of study. The faculty supports several clusters of research expertise, in archaeology, communication and media studies, historical studies, linguistics, literary studies, philosophy, political science and sociology.
Prospective candidates must contact the Postgraduate Coordinator of the relevant school or department before making a formal application.
Our academics work closely with a number of research centres, some of which are based within the faculty or University. For more details on our research centres and institutes, visit our website
The thesis for a research Master's degree must not normally exceed 50,000 words. Master's candidates may transfer to PhD candidature if their work is judged to be of sufficient scope and merit. - Prerequisite
- Honours degree of at least four years' full-time duration or Master's preliminary qualification, with at least an H2A result in the relevant discipline; or Pass degree and additional qualifications or demonstrated research skills or publications, or equivalent, approved by the University's Higher Degrees Committee.
- Additional information
- Prospective candidates should contact the Postgraduate Coordinator of the relevant department before making a formal application. Details are available at www.latrobe.edu.au/humanities/research
- How to apply
- Please visit this page for candidature and scholarships forms.
- Full course details
- Arts (Humanities, Social Sciences) (Master)Melbourne
How to apply
You can apply for research candidature at any time. However, applications for research scholarships close on 31 October.
To apply for Master's candidature, you need an Honours degree or Master's Preliminary. For Doctoral (PhD) candidature, you need a Master's or a Bachelor's degree with Honours, usually with a result of at least H2A.
Before applying, it's best to contact a potential academic supervisor and receive in-principle approval for your topic.
Once you've done this, you can download an application form [PDF 1.02Mb] and submit it to La Trobe's Research Services office.
Fees and scholarships
Research degrees are funded by the Commonwealth Government via the Research Training Scheme (RTS) (fees may apply to some components of some Professional Doctorates).
There are a range of scholarships available for local students.
International students
2013
Master of Arts (002093G)
- Duration :
- 2 years
- Semester starts :
- Anytime
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 22 960
- Campus
- Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- Master's candidature is available in most of the faculty's disciplines and areas of study. The faculty supports several clusters of research expertise, in archaeology, communication and media studies, historical studies, linguistics, literary studies, philosophy, political science and sociology.
Prospective candidates must contact the Postgraduate Coordinator of the relevant school or department before making a formal application.
Our academics work closely with a number of research centres, some of which are based within the faculty or University. For more details on our research centres and institutes, visit our website
The thesis for a research Master's degree must not normally exceed 50,000 words. Master's candidates may transfer to PhD candidature if their work is judged to be of sufficient scope and merit. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne - English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelor's degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent. Applicants with Honours at H2B level, or equivalent, may be considered in some instances. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne
- Additional information
- There are a number of scholarships available for international students. Please view our website for further details. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne
- Full course details
- Arts (Humanities, Social Sciences) (Master)Melbourne
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fee costs for international students is indicated for each course above. There are also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
Your study experience
Grants, scholarships and prizes
Find out more about grants and scholarships to support your study.
Finding a supervisor
One of the most important aspects of your research study will be finding a supervisor in Arts.
Our staff specialising in Arts include:
Julie’s academic interests include childhood, identity and Aboriginal Australia.
Julie Andrews, Humanities and Social Sciences
Overseas research opportunities
There are many opportunities for La Trobe students to study overseas. Students from overseas can come to La Trobe and do a short term Study Abroad program. Some short courses are also available to international students. Short courses are also available to international students. Visit International Students for more information.
Support for your research
To find out about Faculty services and facilities for your postgraduate research, contact the Faculty Office.
Student and graduate profiles
Students of the Faculty talk about their experience at La Trobe.
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