Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Faculty of Life and Social Sciences offers the degree of Master of Arts (by research). The policy for the degree of Master (by research) sets out the regulations governing this qualification. See website: http://www.swin.edu.au/research/postgrad.htm under Research Degree Policies heading. Alternatively, prospective candidates can contact the Faculty Research Coordinator on telephone (03) 9214 5017 or email kfielding@swin.edu.au for a copy of the policy. A Master of Arts (by research) is also offered at Swinburne's Lilydale campus. Scholarships Research Training Scheme: full-time higher degree students will normally receive a fee exemption place under the Research Training Scheme. The Australian Research Council (ARC) offers 900 Australian Postgraduate Awards (APAs) per year to postgraduate researchers of exceptional promise. Equivalent Swinburne-funded scholarships are also available. These are known as Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Awards. For further information, visit the website at: http://www.swin.edu.au/research/schols.htm
Aims & Objectives:
The Master by Research degree generally has the objective of training students in research methodology and techniques and in their critical evaluation, appropriate to their field of study, and in the application of such methodology by conducting a specified program of research under appropriate supervision. In addition, this degree requires training in analysing the literature and debate in the substantive area of the thesis topic at an advanced level.
Course Structure:
Master students generally undertake their formal and supervised research training over a period of two years full-time or four years part-time. Research can be undertaken at Swinburne, or an approved external organisation. A major thesis is the sole form of assessment for this award. Candidates carry out a program of research, investigation or development involving the submission of a substantial major thesis embodying the results of that program and presented as a coherent whole work. International students holding student visas can only be offered the full-time program.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants should have a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree or the equivalent of four years of undergraduate study in a discipline appropriate to the proposed area of study. The level of academic achievement in prior studies must be of a high standard. Other relevant experience, including work experience, will be taken into account in assessing applications.
Scholarships:
A number of research scholarships are available at Swinburne. Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Award (SUPRA) SUPRA is funded by Swinburne University of Technology. SUPRA is open to all applicants – international students and Australian and New Zealand citizens. SUPRA covers tuition fees plus an annual stipend and are available for either Doctoral or Masters level research. All applications for Swinburne research scholarships close on the last Friday of October each year. For further information on scholarships please visit the Scholarship Guidelines page at: http://www.swin.edu.au/research/schols.htm
Application Procedure:
Intending applicants should approach the head of the relevant discipline or the Faculty Research Coordinator to identify staff who may be appropriate and available to supervise the proposed project. Information about staff research expertise is available on the faculty website at: http://www.swin.edu.au/lss. An application can proceed only if a staff member with suitable expertise is available and willing to supervise the project. Candidature application forms are available at: http://www.swin.edu.au/research/postgrad.htm Applications, signed by the applicant, the co-ordinating supervisor and second supervisor are submitted to the Faculty of Life and Social Sciences Faculty Research Committee (secretariat in AS320). Applications accepted by this committee are then forwarded to the Higher Degrees Committee for approval. Applicants should note that one to two months should be allowed for a successful application to be evaluated. Additionally, applicants wishing to apply for a postgraduate research scholarship must submit their application to the University by the end of October. Please refer to the Swinburne website: www.swin.edu.au/research.
Information Sessions:
Postgraduate Information Day Tuesday, 7 Oct 2008 4:00pm – 8:00pm Atrium, Hawthorn campus www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/infoday
Postgraduate Information Day
Tuesday, 7 Oct 2008
4:00pm – 8:00pm
Further information:
Faculty of Life and Social Sciences Tel: +61 3 9214 5209 Fax: +61 3 9819 0574 Email: lssinfo@swinburne.edu.au Website: www.swinburne.edu.au/lss
