Master of Arts Research Training
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The Master of Arts (Research Training) is a graduate research degree which can be undertaken following completion of a regular three-year undergraduate degree. It is also an appropriate entry point into graduate research for prospective candidates with extensive industry experience or non-traditional research outputs who may not meet the traditional PhD admission requirements. This course will provide students with the opportunity for more specialised, in-depth research training in a discipline or on an interdisciplinary topic. It will also provide opportunities to translate your research for a particular professional context. You will complete a combination of coursework and research in your chosen humanities and social sciences discipline. This course will allow you to undertake substantial independent research on your chosen topic while supported by a minimum of two expert academic supervisors. Our Faculty of over 500 academics is committed to train internationally recognised scholars that are passionate
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Research)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Caulfield East
- VIC · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 102761K
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Course overview
The Master of Arts (Research Training) is a graduate research degree which can be undertaken following completion of a regular three-year undergraduate degree. It is also an appropriate entry point into graduate research for prospective candidates with extensive industry experience or non-traditional research outputs who may not meet the traditional PhD admission requirements. This course will provide students with the opportunity for more specialised, in-depth research training in a discipline or on an interdisciplinary topic. It will also provide opportunities to translate your research for a particular professional context. You will complete a combination of coursework and research in your chosen humanities and social sciences discipline. This course will allow you to undertake substantial independent research on your chosen topic while supported by a minimum of two expert academic supervisors. Our Faculty of over 500 academics is committed to train internationally recognised scholars that are passionate
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
To meet the admissions requirements for the Master of Arts Research Training, applicants must provide evidence of the following: 1. A 3-year Bachelor's degree completed at Monash University (within two years of graduation) with 75 WAM and 75+ in the Level 3 research capstone; or 1.2. An Australian Bachelor Honours degree with Upper Second-Class Honours or equivalent; or 1.3. A combination of qualifications, research publications and/or at least two years of documented professional experience related to the field of study that may be assessed as equivalent to 1.2; or 1.4. A degree with a significant research/thesis component with Upper Second-Class or equivalent. 2. Research proposal Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
To meet the admissions requirements for the Master of Arts Research Training, applicants must provide evidence of the following: 1. A 3-year Bachelor's degree completed at Monash University (within two years of graduation) with 75 WAM and 75+ in the Level 3 research capstone; or 1.2. An Australian Bachelor Honours degree with Upper Second-Class Honours or equivalent; or 1.3. A combination of qualifications, research publications and/or at least two years of documented professional experience related to the field of study that may be assessed as equivalent to 1.2; or 1.4. A degree with a significant research/thesis component with Upper Second-Class or equivalent. 2. Research proposal
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific score, discipline and additional requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Other | — | — | $40,200per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Clayton | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Other | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Caulfield | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Caulfield | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Clayton | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Other
VIC
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Arts Research Trainingmonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- 2027 International Undergraduate Course GuideOfficial source
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