C04205v1 Master of Arts in International Studies

Note(s)

Students intending to complete the Master of Arts in International Studies are encouraged to enrol directly into this program rather than enrolling initially in the Graduate Diploma and transferring to this course. This assists students and UTS: International Studies with planning an appropriate sequence of subjects.

Students choosing to do in-country study are charged a supplementary fee of $3500 for this component.

Overview

The Master of Arts in International Studies is part of an articulated program of study in which students develop or enhance their knowledge of the language and culture of a country chosen from the range offered in the International Studies program.

Students have the opportunity to spend a semester at a university in their country of study, or write a dissertation related to that country.

Course aims

The program aims to enable students to learn or improve their knowledge of the language of a country they choose to study, learn about cultural diversity and social change, and learn about contemporary society in the chosen country.

Academic requirements

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

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

A minimum of two years' language study at an approved tertiary institution is recommended, but not required. For this course, an equivalent qualification is a bachelor's, graduate diploma, or master's in any field of study. Applicants with a graduate certificate in a related field of study are also considered. Applicants who do not possess the relevant qualification may submit a personal statement outlining their educational and professional achievements.

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.

Recognition of prior learning

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a one-and-a-half-year full-time, or equivalent part-time basis.

Course structure

Overseas study

Course completion requirements

Course program

The example programs below show subject choices for the German Language and Culture option. Students undertaking one of the other language options undertake a similar sequence of subjects.

The part-time program shows the three compulsory subjects (i.e. two Language and Culture subjects and International Studies Research Seminar) and, as electives, a further two Language and Culture subjects plus Contemporary Germany.

Articulation with UTS courses

Other information

Further information is available from the UTS Student Centre on: