Master of Arts
2015 Deakin University Handbook
Year | 2015 course information |
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Award granted | Master of Arts |
Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool |
Cloud Campus | Yes |
Duration | 2 years full time or part time equivalent |
CRICOS course code | 001869E Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool |
Deakin course code | A800 |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Master of Arts is a supervised research program. Your research will be conducted under the supervision of a panel, chaired by an experienced principal supervisor. Other members of the panel may be internal or external to Deakin University and will be appointed to assist the principal supervisor.
Research information
Research areas
Supervision is available in most discipline areas offered by the Faculty. Contact the Higher Degree by Research Officer on Tel 03 5227 2226 or email
Research information
Research scholarships
Deakin University offers scholarships for study towards higher degrees by research. For further information, contact the Research Scholarships Officer, telephone 03 5227 3492 or email research-scholarships@deakin.edu.au
Course rules
A candidate is required to complete a thesis of 40 000-50 000 words, embodying the results of research carried out in the field of study specified at the time of enrolment. Candidates in the arts may submit a thesis comprising creative works and an exegesis of no fewer than 10 000-12 000 words. After a suitable qualifying period, generally at or post colloquium, Master of Arts candidates showing significant promise as research students may apply to transfer their enrolment to the Doctor of Philosophy program. Transfer is dependent on meeting the required academic standard and full support from your principal supervisor.