C03018v2 Master of Arts in Humanities and Social Sciences (Research)

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Overview

The Master of Arts in Humanities and Social Sciences (Research) provides an opportunity for graduates to develop their research skills, to deepen their knowledge in an area of the social sciences or humanities, and to undertake some original research.

Career options

The research degrees offered by the Faculty are especially valuable for those wishing to pursue an academic career, a career in research or an advanced level of professional practice.

Additional admission requirements

Selection criteria for admission include the level of qualifications, the quality of the research proposal, the Faculty's ability to offer appropriate supervision in the applicant's chosen field of study, evidence of potential to carry out original research, proficiency in English comprehension and expression and, where necessary, possession of generic technical skills.

Course duration and attendance

The maximum course duration is two years of full-time, or three years of part-time study.

Course structure

This research degree is undertaken wholly or mainly by thesis. A Master's thesis is normally a work of 30,000–40,000 words. Coursework subjects may be prescribed, according to individual student requirements.

While the usual Master's thesis is written in dissertation style, candidates may, if they wish, illustrate their argument by submitting film, video, sound/audio, photography or other formats together with a written dissertation of shorter length. Applicants should contact the Faculty's Research Degrees Administrator for further information on non-traditional formats for thesis presentation.

Course completion requirements

Other information

Further information is available from the Faculty's Research Degrees Administrator on: