Master of Arts (by thesis)

Arts Management

UTS course code: C03010
Testamur title: Master of Arts
Abbreviation: MA
Course fee: see note (local); $8,500 per semester (international)

Leisure Studies

UTS course code: C03007
Testamur title: Master of Arts
Abbreviation: MA
Course fee: see note (local); $8,500 per semester (international)

Sports Studies

UTS course code: C03009
Testamur title: Master of Arts
Abbreviation: MA
Course fee: see note (local); $8,500 per semester (international)

Tourism Studies

UTS course code: C03008
Testamur title: Master of Arts
Abbreviation: MA
Course fee: see note (local); $8,500 per semester (international)

Note: Research degrees are offered on a sponsored, scholarship, faculty part-sponsored, or full-fee-paying basis. See information on Fees below. Students should contact the Faculty or the University Graduate School for further details. There are, however, student service fees to be paid (see Fees and costs).

Admission requirements
Course duration
Course structure
Assessment
Supervision
Other information

The Master of Arts (by thesis) program has been designed for people with a commitment to the leisure, tourism, arts or sports industries who wish to pursue advanced studies to enhance their knowledge and understanding of these areas, to address policy or management issues, or to pursue more academic or theoretical research as a basis for a research/academic career.

Master of Arts candidates should classify their area of research interest to fit primarily into one of the disciplinary areas of the Faculty's School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Arts program in the Faculty of Business, applicants should: hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Movement Studies, or a Bachelor of Management degree in Leisure or Tourism from UTS, or equivalent qualification, and submit any other evidence of general and professional qualifications and experience which will satisfy the Academic Board that the applicant possesses the educational preparation and capacity to pursue graduate research studies; and satisfy such additional requirements as may be prescribed by the Faculty Board.

Each applicant is required, prior to application, to discuss a thesis topic with the relevant School Research Coordinator who then advises whether appropriate supervisors and resources are available. Applicants are also required to submit a brief thesis proposal with their application.

Further details of eligibility for admission are set out in the UTS Rules for Master's degree (by thesis) students published in the UTS: Calendar and online at:

www.uts.edu.au/div/publications/policies/rules/contents.html

Fees

Course fees are paid on a semester basis and statements are sent to students shortly after the beginning of the semester by the Fees Office. Most students qualify for the 40 per cent Academic Merit Scholarship. In addition, the Faculty may offer additional scholarships of up to 60 per cent. Students are notified in their letter of offer the total discounted fee payable by them.

Students who have been offered support via a Research Training Scheme place or a Scholarship with Stipend (APA, APA(I), UTS Doctoral, R L Werner, Faculty and School scholarship) are not liable for tuition fees. Tuition fees in these instances are covered by UTS as part of the award.

All students are liable for student service fees and statements are sent to students with their enrolment details.

Course duration

Candidates enrolled in a full-time Master's degree can complete the degree in two semesters. However, the maximum time for completion is three semesters for full-time study, and five semesters for part-time study.

Course structure

Coursework requirements

Two subject requirements have been established to assist candidates with the preparation of their theses. The first is an advanced research methods subject that also covers statistical analysis. The second involves reading and formal seminar presentations on current topics in the chosen area of study. The two-subject sequence is:

27941 Advanced Research Methods for Leisure and Tourism
plus choose one of the following
27760 Leisure Management Seminar
27761 Tourism Management Seminar
27762 Sport Management Seminar
27763 Arts and Cultural Policy Seminar

In addition, candidates with insufficient knowledge in the area(s) of their proposed research may be required to complete a preparatory semester of up to four bridging subjects. This may apply to students whose first degree comes from an area other than leisure, tourism and sport or arts and cultural policy studies. Candidates will be advised when this is deemed necessary.

Thesis

The assessment for the degree is based on satisfactory completion of prescribed coursework and submission of a thesis

The thesis presents the results of original research of a theoretical or applied nature. It should give evidence of the student's ability to engage in a sustained investigation, to identify and analyse research problems, and to present the results in a coherent and scholarly manner. Thesis preparation involves detailed group and individual supervision to ensure achievement of required standards. The thesis is examined by two examiners, at least one of whom is external to the University, and who are both experts in the area of research addressed in the thesis. Guidelines for presentation and submission of theses are available from the University Graduate School. The length of the thesis will be between 25,000–50,000 words.

Assessment

Both the candidate and the candidate's principal supervisor are required to submit progress reports at the end of each semester.

In addition, a student's candidature will be assessed before or at the end of the first two semesters of candidature in the case of a full-time student, or the first three semesters in the case of a part-time student. This assessment is conducted under guidelines approved by the Faculty Board and the University Graduate School Board. The following components, considered by a Review Panel, constitute the assessment: satisfactory semester progress reports; successful completion of prescribed coursework prior to the assessment; a written thesis proposal; and an oral seminar on the research topic and written proposal.

The object of this assessment is to ensure that the student is equipped with the knowledge to carry out their research program, and that sufficient progress has been made to enable completion within the prescribed time. As part of this assessment the student normally presents a seminar to the University on their topic and methodology.

A student who does not satisfy the requirements for the assessment is not permitted to proceed with his or her candidature, unless, with the approval of the Academic Board, the student is invited to re-attempt the assessment.

Supervision

Based on the candidates description of proposed research submitted with his or her application, the University allocates a principal supervisor who has expertise in this area. Additional supervisors may be appointed to cover a particular interdisciplinary need or when the location of a candidate's research makes sustained face-to-face contact with the principal supervisor difficult.

Other information

Further information is available from the University Graduate School or online at:

www.gradschool.uts.edu.au

Further course information is also available from the Faculty of Business website at:

www.business.uts.edu.au/courses