Entry requirements
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing2
- Graduate Certificate in Humanities and Social Sciences2
- Graduate Certificate in Journalism2
- Graduate Certificate in Media Studies2
- Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing2
- Graduate Diploma in Development Studies2
- Graduate Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences2
- Graduate Diploma in Journalism2
- Graduate Diploma in Media Studies2
- Master of Arts by Research
- Master of Archaeology2
- Master of Arts by Coursework in Cinema Studies2
- Master of Arts in English by Coursework2
- Master of Arts in Media Studies by Coursework2
- Master of International Policy Studies2
- Master of Linguistics1, 2
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cinema and Media Studies2
- Key: 1 Not available in 2008.
- 2 Both fee-paying and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available in these courses.
Graduate Diplomas
Graduate Diplomas are coursework programs normally of one year’s full-time duration or part-time equivalent, which provide the opportunity for students to specialise in a particular field of interest. Units may be selected from existing pass degree units, or from a combination of pass degree and fourth year units in the target area. While these graduate Diplomas provide an opportunity for students to extend their knowledge in the selected area, they do not satisfy entry requirements to a higher degree. Depending on the units studied and results gained, they may be used to satisfy entry to Honours.
Entry requirements
Admission to a graduate Diploma normally requires the completion of a pass degree of at least three years’ full-time duration. In certain cases, a major in a specific discipline may be required.
Entry requirements for the specialised graduate Diplomas are outlined below under Disciplines and areas of study.
Graduate Certificate in Humanities and Social Sciences – Melbourne (Bundoora) (ACHSS)
Graduate Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences – Melbourne (Bundoora) (AGHHS)
Entry requirements
Admission to the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences normally requires the completion of a pass degree of at least three years’ full-time duration.
Course structure and duration
The Graduate Diploma course consists of units to a total value of at least 120 credit points. At least 40 credit points must be at or above third year level and no more than 45 credit points may be at first year level.
The Graduate Certificate course consists of units to the value of at least 60 credit points. No more than 45 credit points may be at first year level.
Students should note that they must have satisfied the prerequisite requirements for second- and third year units if they wish to complete the course in one year. If a student does not have the prerequisite units, they should contact the relevant department before applying. Students studying languages may normally expect to study part-time over two to three years, as language study is strictly sequential. Credit towards the Graduate Diploma is not normally granted for units completed as part of another course.
Postgraduate Diplomas
Postgraduate Diplomas normally consist of units at fourth- or Honours-year level in a specific discipline or area. The course is normally of one year’s full-time duration or part-time equivalent. The postgraduate Diplomas offered by the Faculty may articulate with a Master of Arts by Coursework program in the discipline.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, usually with at least a B average in the relevant discipline, or in a closely related discipline. Specific entry requirements for each postgraduate Diploma are outlined below, under the appropriate program of study.
Masters degrees by coursework
Masters degrees by coursework are usually of one year’s full-time duration, or may be studied part time. They offer the opportunity for advanced study in a particular field or related fields. Students must ensure before enrolling that supervision is available for their selected minor thesis topic.
These courses comprise a combination of coursework units, sometimes including core units, and a minor thesis of approximately 12,000 to 15,000 words. Students who satisfactorily complete a Masters degree by coursework may apply for admission to a PhD. Refer to the discipline entries for details of individual programs.
Entry requirements
Admission to the Masters degree by coursework normally requires:
- the satisfactory completion of an Honours degree of at least four years’ full-time duration with at least an H2A result in the relevant discipline, or
- the satisfactory completion of a postgraduate Diploma in the relevant discipline with at least a B-average result, or
- the completion of a Master of Arts (Preliminary) course with at least an H2A grade in the relevant discipline.
All enquiries and requests for applications for coursework degrees should be directed to the Faculty Enquiries Office.
Masters degrees by research and Doctor of Philosophy – Melbourne (Bundoora)
In the first instance, all enquiries about Masters and PhD candidature should be directed to the Postgraduate Coordinator of the relevant discipline, at the relevant campus.
Masters and Doctoral candidature is available in most of the Faculty’s disciplines and areas of study. The distinction between PhD and Masters is based on the scope and quality of the research effort. A good way to ascertain this distinction is to look at past theses.
The thesis for a research Masters Degree must not normally exceed 40,000 words. The thesis for a PhD must not exceed 100,000 words and is recommended normally not to exceed 75,000 words.
Candidature for the Masters degree is from one to two years full-time, or one to four years part-time. PhD candidature is two-and-a-half years minimum and four years maximum full-time, or three years minimum and eight years maximum part-time.
See the relevant discipline entry for any additional requirements. Masters candidature may be transferred to PhD candidature if the work completed is judged to be of sufficient scope and merit.
Prospective candidates should contact the Postgraduate Coordinator of the relevant school or department before making formal application. Application forms may be obtained from the relevant Postgraduate Coordinator or the school/departmental office.
Students should consult the Handbook for Candidates and Supervisors for Masters Degrees by Research and Doctoral Degrees, available from the University’s Research and Graduate Studies Office or online at www.latrobe.edu.au/study/postgrad. Full administrative details of MA and PhD degrees are found in the University Regulations; a copy of the relevant sections of these may be consulted at the University library or online at www.latrobe.edu.au/legalservices/regulations.
Human research ethics approval
All research projects involving human participants as subjects must have ethics approval. The Faculty’s Human Ethics Committee, a subcommittee of the University’s Human Ethics Committee, considers all requests for approval, some of which may be referred to the University Committee. Guidelines and application forms to obtain approval for such research can be obtained from the Faculty Enquiries Office.
Master of Arts by Research – Melbourne (Bundoora)
(AMAR)
Entry requirements
Admission to the Master of Arts by Research normally requires either:
- (a) the satisfactory completion of an Honours degree of at least four years’ full-time duration with at least an H2A result in the relevant discipline, or
- (b) the completion of a Masters preliminary course with at least an H2A result in the relevant discipline, or
- (c) a qualification of this University or a recognised tertiary institution which is deemed by the University’s Higher Degrees Committee (HDC) to be equivalent to the qualification specified in (a) above, or
- (d) a pass degree strengthened by additional qualifications or the demonstrated possession of research skills or publications of an especially meritorious nature, approved by the HDC as an acceptable basis for admission to candidature.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Melbourne (Bundoora) (ADPH)
Entry requirements
Applicants for candidature should:
- (a) have graduated with or qualified for the degree of master with a dissertation demonstrating an ability to undertake research at Doctoral level, or
- (b) have graduated with or qualified for an Honours degree at first-class or upper second-class division with a dissertation demonstrating the ability to undertake research at Doctoral level, or
- (c) hold qualifications and/or have demonstrated skills, experience, research, or publications, which in the opinion of the Higher Degrees Committee are considered at least equivalent to, or are a satisfactory substitute for, any of the qualifications described in (a) and (b) above.
A candidate for the degree of Master is eligible to apply for PhD candidature if he or she holds one of the qualifications described above, has completed a substantial proportion of the Masters research (e.g.,, two thesis chapters), which has been assessed by an independent person as demonstrating the capacity to undertake research at the PhD level, and has been enrolled for the degree of Master for not less than twelve months equivalent full-time. Students wishing to upgrade must apply before eighteen months full-time equivalent of their Masters course has been completed.