The University of Melbourne

Master of Arts (Thesis only)

Arts and humanities

Challenge yourself in a degree that broadens your skillset and advances your career prospects. The Master of Arts (Thesis Only) lets you showcase your ability to present and argue a coherent hypothesis on your chosen issue, as supported by research and analysis. Enjoy the flexibility to pursue an area of humanities and social sciences that interests you. You will write a thesis (30,000 words) to apply your specialist knowledge to and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in th

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Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
AQF 9
Campus
Parkville
VIC · +1 more campus
Course code
CRICOS 080604J
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Course overview

Challenge yourself in a degree that broadens your skillset and advances your career prospects. The Master of Arts (Thesis Only) lets you showcase your ability to present and argue a coherent hypothesis on your chosen issue, as supported by research and analysis. Enjoy the flexibility to pursue an area of humanities and social sciences that interests you. You will write a thesis (30,000 words) to apply your specialist knowledge to and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the discipline. The University of Melbourne provides research students with support including workshops, seminars and coursework leadership programs. You will cultivate high-level research and writing skills, and study coursework elements that enhance your research training experience.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a four year bachelor honours degree (AQF8) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 70% in the cognate (relevant) discipline studies in final year, which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a minimum result of 75% for the research component, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a Masters degree (AQF9) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 70%, which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a minimum result of 75% for the research component, or equivalent. Or - Have a qualification, and have professional or other relevant experience or a combination of both, that are considered to be equivalent by the Selection Committee. Or - Be an Indigenous Australian who can establish Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander eligibility and is assessed by the Selection Committee as likely to succeed in their proposed course of study. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: - An area that is relevant to the intended graduate research program, with sufficient specialisation such that there is already a developed understanding and appreciation of a body of knowledge relevant to the intended graduate research course. Where our admission criteria include a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you’ve studied elsewhere, we’ll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution’s accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks. 2. nsidered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a four year bachelor honours degree (AQF8) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 70% in the cognate (relevant) discipline studies in final year, which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a minimu 3. ate (relevant) discipline studies in final year, which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a minimum result of 75% for the research component, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a Masters degree (AQF9) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 70%, which includes Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

Academic qualifications

Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.

Prior tertiary weighted average mark

75%; 70%

75%

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a four year bachelor honours degree (AQF8) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 70% in the cognate (relevant) discipline studies in final year, which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a minimum result of 75% for the research component, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a Masters degree (AQF9) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 70%, which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a minimum result of 75% for the research component, or equivalent. Or - Have a qualification, and have professional or other relevant experience or a combination of both, that are considered to be equivalent by the Selection Committee. Or - Be an Indigenous Australian who can establish Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander eligibility and is assessed by the Selection Committee as likely to succeed in their proposed course of study. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: - An area that is relevant to the intended graduate research program, with sufficient specialisation such that there is already a developed understanding and appreciation of a body of knowledge relevant to the intended graduate research course. Where our admission criteria include a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you’ve studied elsewhere, we’ll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution’s accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks. 2. nsidered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a four year bachelor honours degree (AQF8) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 70% in the cognate (relevant) discipline studies in final year, which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a minimu 3. ate (relevant) discipline studies in final year, which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a minimum result of 75% for the research component, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a Masters degree (AQF9) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 70%, which includes

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Semester 1Parkville——$49,325per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • The University of Melbourne

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    Swanston St, PARKVILLE, VIC

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  • Parkville

    Grattan Street, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Parkville, VIC

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Arts (Thesis only)study.unimelb.edu.au
  2. The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
  5. English language requirementsOfficial source
  6. Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
  7. Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
  8. Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
  9. Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
  10. GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
  11. International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
  12. Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
  13. Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
  14. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Arts (Thesis only) at The University of Melbourne: Fees & Entry Requirements