The Master of Music by Research degree program involves the completion of three courses and a research thesis or project. The degree is completed in four sessions (full-time). It is designed for students wishing to engage in serious research but not able to devote the three years required to complete a PhD or with a research project which does not lend itself to that level of extended treatment. Clear indication of potential to undertake research is required, either through a relevant Honours degree or through a period of professional work following a relevant undergraduate degree.
The Master of Music Education by Research degree program involves the completion of three courses and a research thesis or project. The degree is completed in four sessions (full-time). It is designed for students wishing to engage in serious research but not able to devote the three years required to complete a PhD or with a research project which does not lend itself to that level of extended treatment. Clear indication of potential to undertake research is required, either through a relevant Honours degree or through a period of professional work following a relevant undergraduate degree.
The Master of Philosophy is a research degree with an examinable coursework component, taken over three sessions and comprising 72 units of credit. A thesis, awarded 54 units of credit, embodies the result of an original investigation. The thesis may take the form of a written dissertation or a combined submission, comprising a studio/production component or curated exhibition and a written dissertation. A program of advanced study, comprising 18 units of credit of coursework, makes up the remainder of the program. The coursework component will normally comprise three courses:
The Master of Fine Arts program enables students of proven ability to engage in the sustained investigation at an advanced level of an area of interest or concern in their visual arts practice. This inquiry takes the form of a supervised research project and leads to the exhibitions, performance, publication or screening of artwork/s that are complete, coherent and appropriate to the stated inquiry.
1. A candidate for the degree shall have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor with Honours from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent, from this, another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Committee.
2. In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications as may be approved by the Committee may be permitted to enrol for the degree.
3. If the Committee is not satisfied with the qualifications submitted by an applicant the Committee may require the applicant to undergo such assessment or carry out such work as the Committee may prescribe, before permitting enrolment.
The Master of Design (Honours) is a two year full-time, or four year part-time, program in design research where candidates nominate a research thesis/project focusing on Graphics/Media Design, Environments/Spatial Design, Applied/Object Design, Integrated Design, Design Management, or Design History/Theory. The degree is aimed at providing candidates with an opportunity to demonstrate mastery in their approved area of research in design through investigation of the theoretical underpinnings of design process, practice and/or product. The program requires research resulting in a written thesis and/or studio project.
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Design requires a Bachelors degree in any field.
Applicants who apply with a bachelors degree completed more than 10 years ago can be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Design where they have 5 or more years professional experience in a design or media-related field since graduation.
Applicants without a Bachelors degree may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director, on the basis of a Portfolio of work and professional experience.
The Graduate Certificate in Design is industry-engaged, intellectually rigorous and professionally relevant for those who wish to extend their professional qualifications with a shorter period of study and those wishing to broaden or change directions in their design and media practice.
The Graduate Certificate in Design has two main components: a core of specialised design courses and practice-based classes from a number of design specialisations.
In the design core you will learn to integrate of technology, design thinking, experimentation, strategy and communication.
The studio-based courses enable you to either focus on a specific area of design and digital practice.
1. A recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) and requirements specific to the individual Master programs chosen.
2. A maximum of 18UOC (three courses) for each stream may be credited from previous postgraduate study.
This program provides postgraduate students with the opportunity to study two complementary programs offered in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences to create a combined two year Masters program in professional and interdisciplinary areas.
(1) A candidate for the Graduate Certificate shall have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Standing Committee of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (hereinafter referred to as the Committee).
(2) In exceptional cases, an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic or professional qualifications as may be approved by the Committee may be permitted to enrol for the Graduate Certificate.
(3) If the Committee is not satisfied with the qualifications submitted by an applicant, the Committee may require the applicant to undergo such assessment or carry out such work as the Committee may prescribe, before permitting enrolment.
The program for the Graduate Certificate in Arts (program 7325) in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers the following areas of study:
?Interpreting and Translation (School of Humanities and Languages)
?International Relations (School of Social Sciences)
?Linguistics (School of Humanities and Languages)
The Master of Arts by Research degree program involves the completion of a thesis proposal and a research thesis. The degree is completed in either three or four sessions (full-time). It is designed for students wishing to engage in serious research but not able to devote the three years required to complete a PhD or with a research project which does not lend itself to that level of extended treatment. Clear indication of potential to undertake research is required, either through a relevant Honours degree or through a period of professional work following a relevant undergraduate degree.
The Master of Arts (Extension) in Interpreting and Translation Studies (Program 8229) aims to prepare students for professional activities as highly qualified translators and interpreters, by developing the necessary competencies to meet the challenges of the growing domestic and international markets. Courses in interpreting and translation are offered in English and the following languages: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish.
This program is accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) at Professional Translator (both directions) and Professional Interpreter level.