Master Of Arts in Victoria University, Australia
Master Of Arts in Victoria University
Overview
Build on your knowledge in the arts and further your career prospects. VU’s Master of Arts develops your specialist knowledge and opens doors to opportunities in your area of interest and passion.
During your postgraduate study, you'll undertake a research project of your choice in the humanities, social sciences or creative arts.
You will make a valuable contribution to social knowledge, and improve your job prospects with professional skills that are sought after by employers in the sector.
This course requires a thesis on an approved subject, carried out under the supervision of both your principal supervisor and co-supervisor.
Our lecturers are renowned in their respective industries and draw on their wealth of experience to bring their teaching to life. They will also share their insights on managing research projects, presenting papers to international conferences and publishing academic journals and books.
Upon graduation, you’ll have gained advanced knowledge in one or more disciplines and will have the technical, creative and intellectual skills for further study of a PhD or professional doctorate, or to pursue work as a research assistant.
Research opportunities & development
VU Research gives you opportunities to:
- connect with other researchers
- participate in research festivals and competitions
- develop your research skills
- get funding for your research
- publish and promote your findings.
We offer support for graduate researchers including:
- an orientation program
- a specialised Office for Researcher Training, Quality & Integrity
- study spaces
- units to help you conceptualise and contextualise your research
- research ambassadors and student association.
Learning outcomes
The course objectives are to produce graduates who have the following knowledge and skills:
- a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in one or more discipline
- advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning
- cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and its application
- cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
- cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
- cognitive and technical skills to design, use and evaluate research and research method
- communication and technical skills to present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research results to specialist and non-specialist audience
- technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge
This knowledge and these skills will be demonstrated through the planning and execution of a substantial piece of research:
- with creativity and initiative
- with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability, demonstrating expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner
Careers in policy, research and industry
Career opportunities include:
- management-level positions in industry or government
- research in government laboratories, research institutions or in industry
- commissioning editor for a specialist academic journal
- presenting at conferences
- employment with a university conducting research
- visiting key international research institutes.
Know more about Studying in Australia
Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average) | BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia | AUD 1680 Per Month Approx |
Entrance Exams in Australia | TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600 |
Work and Study in Australia | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in Australia | 2 Year after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in Australia | AUD 620 |
Student Visa in Australia | The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian). |
Intakes in Australia | There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July. |
Top Job Sectors in Australia | Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc. |
Economy in Australia | 1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal |
Duration :
Intake
February - July
Level
PhD
Tuition & fees
$ 14,000 Per Year
IELTS
6.5
TOFL
79
PTE
64