C03034v2 Master of Arts in International Studies (Research)

Note(s)

Research degrees are offered on a sponsored, scholarship, faculty part-sponsored, or full-fee-paying basis. Contact UTS: International Studies or the University Graduate School for further details.

Overview

This degree provides an opportunity for graduates to develop their research skills, to deepen their knowledge in some area of international study and to undertake some original, independent research.

UTS: International Studies has strong expertise in China studies. Candidates may choose to write their thesis in English or in a language other than English, such as Chinese, where UTS: International Studies has sufficient supervisory capacity.

Career options

The research degrees offered by UTS: International Studies are especially valuable for those wishing to pursue an academic career or a career in research.

Academic requirements

Applicants must have completed a recognised Australian bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Each applicant should, prior to application, discuss their proposed thesis topic with UTS: International Studies' research coordinator to determine whether supervision is possible. Information and application forms are available in English and Chinese.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; TOEFL: paper based: 575 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 90 overall with a writing score of 21; DEEP: C

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Course duration and attendance

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

Students can complete in less than the maximum time. Students are, in general, not required to attend classes, however, regular contact is maintained with the candidate's supervisor(s) throughout enrolment.

Course structure

This degree is undertaken wholly by thesis. A Master of Arts thesis is normally a work of around 40,000 words and is examined by two appropriate examiners, at least one of whom is external to UTS.

Candidates who are resident in China and who have difficulty travelling to Sydney can receive supervision in China through periodic visits by their supervisor, email contact and cooperation with a local university.

Theses can be supervised in the fields of cultural diversity, social change, contemporary culture, politics and modern history in China, Japan, Europe and the Americas.

Course completion requirements

Other information

Further information is available from UTS: International Studies on: