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Master of Arts

Domestic students course information.

Entry is based on a bachelor or postgraduate qualification.

Entry is based on a bachelor or postgraduate qualification. English language requirements must also be met.

  • 1 or 1.5 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
  • 12 units ( 72 credit points) ? Open/close tooltip This is a guide to the total number of subjects for this course, which may be reduced with Advanced Standing Advanced Standing
  • Commonwealth Supported Place (quotas apply) ? Open/close tooltip Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) (Quotas Apply) An Australian Government subsidised university place, only granted where Commonwealth Supported Places are still available. UNE has a cap on the number of CSP places that can be granted for certain course types and bands. See CSP availability to check your course.
  • Full Fee ? Open/close tooltip Full Fee Tuition fees for domestic students not admitted to a Commonwealth Supported Place (i.e. no available government subsidy).
  • International ? Open/close tooltip International Tuition fees for international students, i.e. those not Australian or New Zealand citizens or residents.

Course information

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UNE’s Master of Arts is designed to equip you with specialised knowledge as well as a wide range of transferrable skills that employers highly value, such as communication and critical thinking. This course is also a focused pathway to higher degree research.

With a master's degree, you can make a switch to a new career field or gain additional expertise to enhance your existing path. At UNE, you can select a major from 16 specialty areas, dive into research and tailor the program to your interests and career goals.

The following majors are available: Ancient History, Archaeology, Asia Pacific, English, Geography, History, Studies in Settler Colonialism, Linguistics, Media and Communications, Medieval and Modern European Studies, Philosophy, Political and International Studies, Sociology, Studies in Religion, Theatre and Performance, Writing.

Why study the Master of Arts with UNE?

UNE’s Master of Arts is a relatively unrestricted program of study, giving you the opportunity to enhance your existing professional skills or gain new expertise. Our course is flexible, allowing you to select subjects relating to your major, as well as units from a variety of areas. You can also delve deeper into your chosen field of study by conducting in-depth research.

By the end of this program, you will have mastered higher-level research and communication skills, detailed knowledge of your chosen subject area and key problem-solving skills.

Upon graduation, you will be more intellectually flexible, will have a sharpened analytical mind, and will be able to think independently, exercise initiative and process information efficiently. These are the skills employers seek, allowing you to remain ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing job market.

What makes our course different?

Our Master of Arts is one of the most comprehensive coursework MAs in Australia because of its depth and breadth. As a student, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Choose from 16 majors across multiple disciplines. Learn from experienced and supportive educators who are at the forefront of their fields.
  • Study when and where it fits your schedule, taking advantage of UNE's expertise in online learning, noting that some majors require attendance at residential schools. Or study on campus, and benefit from a university known for its global outlook, community feel and outstanding facilities.

Students consistently give UNE a maximum 5-star rating for both their overall experience and their student support, so whether you choose to study online or on campus, you are in good hands.

  • Ancient History
  • Archaeology
  • Asia Pacific
  • Linguistics
  • Media and Communications
  • Medieval and Modern European Studies
  • Political and International Studies
  • Studies in Religion
  • Studies in Settler Colonialism
  • Theatre and Performance
  • Study online

Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

  • Study on campus

Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.

Entry requirements

Select the option that best describes you.

If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia:

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.

This course is offered under two admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You have completed one of the following qualifications (or an overseas equivalent) in a discipline relevant to your chosen major:*

  • Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7)
  • Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8)
  • Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8)
  • Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8)
  • Masters (AQF Level 9)

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).

* To view majors and their Rule B eligibility requirements please see the  Additional Admission Requirements  section.

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

If you are admitted under Rule A , you can choose your preferred major in this course. However, if you are admitted under Rule B , which major/s you are eligible to study in this course will depend on the major/s of the qualification you are using for admission. For example, if you are admitted under Rule B and you would like to study the  Ancient History major in this course, your previous qualification must have included a relevant major such as (but not limited to) Ancient History, Archaeology, History, Philosophy, or Religious Studies. Please see below a list of majors in this course (bolded), and examples of major/s we consider relevant. If you are unsure if the major of your previous qualification can be considered relevant, please submit your application and allow us to assess this for you.

  • Ancient History – Ancient History, Archaeology, Classical Languages, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies
  • Archaeology – Ancient History, Archaeology, Classical Languages, History, Indigenous Studies
  • Asia-Pacific Studies – Asian Languages, Chinese, International Relations, Political Science
  • English – Communication and Media Studies, Drama and Theatre Studies, English, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Studies in Human Society
  • Geography – Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geography, Studies in Human Society
  • History: Australian and World Histories – Ancient History, Archaeology, Heritage Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies
  • Linguistics – English, Languages, or Education with a major in English Literacy, Languages Other Than English (LOTE), English as a Second Language (ESL), Linguistics
  • Media and Communications – Communication and Media Studies, Languages, Literature, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Policy Studies, Political Science, Religious Studies, Studies in Human Society
  • Medieval and Modern European History – Ancient History, Archaeology, Heritage Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies
  • Philosophy – Philosophy, Religious Studies
  • Political and International Studies – International Relations, Policy Studies, Political Science, Security Studies, Studies in Human Society
  • Sociology – Criminology, Geography, History, Linguistics, Peace Studies, Political Science, Sociology
  • Studies in Religion – Ancient History, History, Philosophy, Religion
  • Studies in Settler Colonialism – Archaeology, Curriculum and Education Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Policy Studies, Political Science
  • Theatre and Performance – English, Media and Communications, Performance, Theatre Studies, Writing
  • World Literatures - Languages, Literature, English
  • Writing – Communication and Media Studies, History, Literature, Philosophy, Policy Studies, Religious Studies, Writing

Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.

On-Campus study If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa . The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions.

If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia):

Online study in your own country If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa . If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay.

Online study in Australia If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units).

Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:

A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification.

  • Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card.
  • Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information.

Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.

Course Entry Advanced Standing Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest.

If you are admitted under Rule B you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing.

Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.

  • If you are admitted under Rule A you can apply for up to 36 credit points of Advanced Standing.
  • If you are admitted under Rule B you can apply for up to a further 12 credit points of Advanced Standing.

Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for research and/or reading units.

> Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing

Course structure

1. To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 72 credit points including a minimum of 48 credit points at 500 level. Dissertation, research and reading units may only be undertaken within the same area of study as the nominated Major.

2. To qualify for a Master of Arts, candidates must include units to the value of at least 48 credit points at 500-level from units in their nominated Major.

3.(a) Candidates admitted under Rule (a): (i) may complete a maximum of 12 credit points at 100-level; (ii) may complete a maximum of 12 credit points at 200/300/400-level; (iii) must complete a minimum of 48 credit points at 500-level as identified in the program of study for each Major.

3.(b) Candidates admitted under Rule (b): must complete a minimum of 48 credit points at 500-level as identified in the program of study for each Major.

72 credit points

  • Of Gods, Heroes and Monsters: Foundation Myths of Antiquity ( ANCH109 ) – 6 credit points
  • From Solon to Socrates ( ANCH110 ) – 6 credit points
  • Introduction to Ancient Rome ( ANCH111 ) – 6 credit points
  • Culture and Society in Ancient Greece and Rome ( ANCH380 ) – 6 credit points

6 credit points

  • Understanding History ( HIST595 ) – 6 credit points
  • Research Project ( HASS506 ) – 6 credit points
  • Major Research Project ( HASS512 ) – 12 credit points
  • Dissertation ( HASS518 ) – 18 credit points
  • Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World ( ANCH307 ) – 6 credit points
  • Towns and Cities of the Ancient World ( ANCH328 ) – 6 credit points
  • Rome of the Caesars ( ANCH512 ) – 6 credit points
  • Augustus and the Roman Revolution ( ANCH513 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Shadow of Vesuvius: Pompeii and Herculaneum ( ANCH515 ) – 6 credit points
  • How to be Good: Greek and Roman Ethics ( ANCH520 ) – 6 credit points
  • Bronze Age Greece and the Aegean ( ANCH522 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Art and Architecture of the Ancient Greek and Roman World ( ANCH526 ) – 6 credit points
  • Warfare in the Ancient World ( ANCH551 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Pagan Religions of Ancient Greece and Rome ( RELS588 ) – 6 credit points
  • Work Integrated Learning - Professional Skills Development ( WORK500 ) – 6 credit points

12 credit points

  • Great Excavations: Key Discoveries in Archaeology ( ARPA100 ) – 6 credit points
  • Archaeology: Principles and Practices ( ARPA104 ) – 6 credit points
  • Debates in Archaeology: Theory, Ethics, Practice ( ARPA500 ) – 6 credit points
  • Archaeology in the Field ( ARPA343 ) – 6 credit points
  • Archaeology in the Laboratory ( ARPA356 ) – 6 credit points
  • Maritime Archaeology ( ARPA501 ) – 6 credit points
  • Aboriginal Archaeology ( ARPA502 ) – 6 credit points
  • Historical and Contemporary Archaeology ( ARPA506 ) – 6 credit points
  • Zooarchaeology ( ARPA509 ) – 6 credit points
  • From Bread to Wine: The Archaeology of Food ( ARPA510 ) – 6 credit points
  • First Farmers: Understanding the Neolithic Revolution in the Ancient Near East ( ARPA511 ) – 6 credit points
  • Palaces, Temples, Towns and Tombs: The Bronze Age in the Ancient Near East ( ARPA513 ) – 6 credit points
  • Human Evolution and Archaeology ( ARPA514 ) – 6 credit points
  • Beyond the Grave: Archaeology of Death and Human Osteology ( ARPA515 ) – 6 credit points
  • Professional Archaeology and Heritage Management ( ARPA520 ) – 6 credit points
  • Stone Tools: Analysis and Interpretation ( ARPA584 ) – 6 credit points
  • Communicating in Culturally Diverse Contexts ( LING150 ) – 6 credit points
  • International Relations of the Asia Pacific ( PAIS113 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Foundations of Research ( HASS500 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Elephant and the Dragon: India and China in the Asian Century ( ECON345 ) – 6 credit points
  • Managing Across Cultures ( MM491 ) – 6 credit points
  • China and the World ( PAIS313 ) – 6 credit points
  • Australia’s Relations with the Asia Pacific ( PAIS318 ) – 6 credit points
  • Dragon in Chains? Contemporary Chinese Politics ( PAIS380 ) – 6 credit points
  • Politics in the Developing World ( PAIS390 ) – 6 credit points
  • Asia Decolonised? ( HIST547 ) – 6 credit points
  • Intercultural Communication ( LING552 ) – 6 credit points
  • China and the World ( PAIS513 ) – 6 credit points
  • Australia’s Relations with the Asia Pacific ( PAIS518 ) – 6 credit points
  • Dragon in Chains? Contemporary Chinese Politics ( PAIS580 ) – 6 credit points
  • Politics in the Developing World ( PAIS590 ) – 6 credit points
  • Chinese and Japanese Religion: A History ( RELS581 ) – 6 credit points
  • Democracy in Danger? Comparative Populism in Question ( SOCY503 ) – 6 credit points
  • Engaging with Literature ( ENGL101 ) – 6 credit points
  • Approaches to Literature and Society ( ENGL102 ) – 6 credit points
  • Ways of Reading: Literary Theory ( ENGL590 ) – 6 credit points
  • Imagining Fantasy Literature ( ENGL304 ) – 6 credit points
  • Perspectives on Shakespeare ( ENGL342 ) – 6 credit points
  • Victorian Literature and Culture ( ENGL351 ) – 6 credit points
  • Australia and Oceania in Literature ( ENGL372 ) – 6 credit points
  • Gothic Fiction ( ENGL502 ) – 6 credit points
  • Imagining Fantasy Literature ( ENGL504 ) – 6 credit points
  • Science Fiction ( ENGL506 ) – 6 credit points
  • Graphic Novels as Literature ( ENGL508 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Worlds of Children's Literature ( ENGL510 ) – 6 credit points
  • Renaissance Matters ( ENGL541 ) – 6 credit points
  • Perspectives on Shakespeare ( ENGL542 ) – 6 credit points
  • Victorian Literature and Culture ( ENGL551 ) – 6 credit points
  • Australia and Oceania in Literature ( ENGL572 ) – 6 credit points
  • Modern and Contemporary Literature ( ENGL581 ) – 6 credit points
  • Literature and the Environment ( ENGL582 ) – 6 credit points
  • Reading Crime ( ENGL584 ) – 6 credit points
  • Earth in Crisis? ( GEPL111 ) – 6 credit points
  • Where in the World? Australia's Human Geography ( GEPL112 ) – 6 credit points
  • Applied Research Methods ( GEPL538 ) – 6 credit points
  • Water in the Environment ( GEPL306 ) – 6 credit points
  • Catchment to Coast ( GEPL311 ) – 6 credit points
  • Urban Living ( GEPL316 ) – 6 credit points
  • Cradle to Grave: Population Geography ( GEPL322 ) – 6 credit points
  • Rural Planning and Resource Management ( GEPL324 ) – 6 credit points
  • Environmental Biogeography ( GEPL341 ) – 6 credit points
  • Water in the Environment ( GEPL506 ) – 6 credit points
  • Environmental Change in Australia ( GEPL508 ) – 6 credit points
  • Catchment to Coast ( GEPL511 ) – 6 credit points
  • Population, Health and Environment ( GEPL521 ) – 6 credit points
  • Environmental Biogeography ( GEPL541 ) – 6 credit points
  • Regional Development: Processes and Policies ( GEPL545 ) – 6 credit points
  • Planning Policy for Hazards ( GEPL590 ) – 6 credit points
  • What is History? ( HINQ100 ) – 6 credit points
  • Colonial Australia ( HIST150 ) – 6 credit points
  • Modern Australia ( HIST151 ) – 6 credit points
  • Researching and Applying History ( HINQ501 ) – 6 credit points
  • Research and Professional Practice Project ( HASS301 ) – 6 credit points
  • Australia and the World: An International History ( HIST329 ) – 6 credit points
  • War and Australian Society in the 20th Century ( HIST331 ) – 6 credit points
  • History and Museums ( HIST337 ) – 6 credit points
  • Convict Australia ( HIST351 ) – 6 credit points
  • Aboriginal History Since the Late 18th Century ( HIST354 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Swinging Sixties: The Global 1960s ( HIST368 ) – 6 credit points
  • Reading Unit ( HASS505 ) – 6 credit points
  • Massacre and Genocide: Histories of Atrocity ( HIST510 ) – 6 credit points
  • Crime, Incarceration, Servitude: Historical Views ( HIST511 ) – 6 credit points
  • Empires and Imperialism in History ( HIST513 ) – 6 credit points
  • Blood and Guts: The History of Medical Practice ( HIST536 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Family in History ( HIST539 ) – 6 credit points
  • Imagining Australia: Empire, Nation, Sovereignty ( HIST554 ) – 6 credit points
  • Public History ( HIST556 ) – 6 credit points
  • Introduction to Linguistics ( LING101 ) – 6 credit points
  • Foundations of Linguistics ( LING102 ) – 6 credit points
  • Research Methods in Applied Linguistics ( LING561 ) – 6 credit points
  • Applied Linguistics Research Practice ( LING567 ) – 6 credit points
  • Meaning in Language ( LING305 ) – 6 credit points
  • The English Language ( LING353 ) – 6 credit points
  • Phonetics and Phonology ( LING365 ) – 6 credit points
  • Morphology and Syntax ( LING369 ) – 6 credit points
  • Meaning in Language ( LING505 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Design of Language ( LING550 ) – 6 credit points
  • Phonetics and Phonology ( LING565 ) – 6 credit points
  • Australia's Indigenous Languages ( LING566 ) – 6 credit points
  • Morphology and Syntax ( LING569 ) – 6 credit points
  • Sociolinguistics and Language Ecology ( LING571 ) – 6 credit points
  • Screen Media ( COMM101 ) – 6 credit points
  • Creative Industries ( COMM103 ) – 6 credit points
  • Writing for Research ( WRIT503 ) – 6 credit points
  • Digital and Social Media ( COMM323 ) – 6 credit points
  • Television Studies ( COMM325 ) – 6 credit points
  • News and Journalism ( COMM332 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Art of Documentary ( COMM381 ) – 6 credit points
  • Hollywood Cinema ( COMM382 ) – 6 credit points
  • Australian Screens ( COMM385 ) – 6 credit points
  • Screen Adaptations: Rewiring the Text ( COMM387 ) – 6 credit points
  • Human Rights on Screen ( COMM389 ) – 6 credit points
  • Digital and Social Media ( COMM523 ) – 6 credit points
  • Television Studies ( COMM525 ) – 6 credit points
  • News and Journalism ( COMM532 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Art of Documentary ( COMM581 ) – 6 credit points
  • Hollywood Cinema ( COMM582 ) – 6 credit points
  • Australian Screens ( COMM585 ) – 6 credit points
  • Screen Adaptations: Rewiring the Text ( COMM587 ) – 6 credit points
  • Human Rights on Screen ( COMM589 ) – 6 credit points
  • Medieval Europe ( HIST111 ) – 6 credit points
  • Early Modern Europe: From Reformation to Revolution ( HIST113 ) – 6 credit points
  • Crusader Europe, 1095-1453 ( HIST308 ) – 6 credit points
  • Ashes to Ashes: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-1945 ( HIST324 ) – 6 credit points
  • Modern Europe in War and Peace: 1918 to Yesterday ( HIST328 ) – 6 credit points
  • War, Nations and Empires: Modern Europe, 1789-1914 ( HIST357 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Spanish Empire, 1474-1700: Rise and Decline ( HIST369 ) – 6 credit points
  • Sex, Sin, and Heresy in Early Medieval Europe ( HIST500 ) – 6 credit points
  • Power and Propaganda in the European Reformations ( HIST501 ) – 6 credit points
  • Witch Hunting, 1400-1700 ( HIST503 ) – 6 credit points
  • Crusader Europe, 1095-1453 ( HIST508 ) – 6 credit points
  • Mr Punch's Britain! A Cartoon History - 1841-1914 ( HIST517 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Spanish Empire, 1474-1700: Rise and Decline ( HIST569 ) – 6 credit points
  • Critical Thinking ( PHIL102 ) – 6 credit points
  • Introduction to Philosophy B: Metaphysics and Theory of Knowledge ( PHIL150 ) – 6 credit points
  • Introduction to Philosophy A: The Examined Life ( PHIL151 ) – 6 credit points
  • Elementary Logic ( PHIL330 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Ethics of Environmentalism ( PHIL366 ) – 6 credit points
  • Social Philosophy: Issues in Applied Ethics ( PHIL375 ) – 6 credit points
  • Epistemology: The Enlightenment and Beyond ( PHIL503 ) – 6 credit points
  • Philosophy of Science ( PHIL504 ) – 6 credit points
  • European Philosophy: The 19th Century ( PHIL506 ) – 6 credit points
  • European Philosophy: The 20th and 21st Centuries ( PHIL507 ) – 6 credit points
  • Friendship, Love and Sex ( PHIL508 ) – 6 credit points
  • Sex and Death: Issues in the Philosophy of Biology ( PHIL509 ) – 6 credit points
  • Ethical Theory ( PHIL542 ) – 6 credit points
  • Introduction to Politics ( PAIS101 ) – 6 credit points
  • 21st Century International Relations ( PAIS314 ) – 6 credit points
  • Contemporary Political Issues ( PAIS370 ) – 6 credit points
  • Political Thinking ( PAIS502 ) – 6 credit points
  • Introduction to Sociology ( SOCY100 ) – 6 credit points
  • Thinking Sociologically ( SOCY110 ) – 6 credit points
  • Social Research Methods ( SOCY545 ) – 6 credit points
  • Australian Social and Public Policy ( SOCY313 ) – 6 credit points
  • Interpreting Modernity ( SOCY340 ) – 6 credit points
  • The State, Power and Violence ( SOCY356 ) – 6 credit points
  • Power and Inequality ( SOCY360 ) – 6 credit points
  • The City and Social Change ( SOCY500 ) – 6 credit points
  • Changing Climate, Changing Lives ( SOCY501 ) – 6 credit points
  • Popular Culture ( SOCY532 ) – 6 credit points
  • Sex, Gender and Social Change ( SOCY582 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Social Body: Identity, Diversity, Embodiment ( SOCY593 ) – 6 credit points
  • World Religions Today ( RELS182 ) – 6 credit points
  • Magic and the Supernatural in History and Culture ( RELS184 ) – 6 credit points
  • Power and Propaganda in the European Reformations ( HIST301 ) – 6 credit points
  • New Religions, Media and Popular Culture ( RELS300 ) – 6 credit points
  • Exploring the Sacred ( RELS380 ) – 6 credit points
  • New Religions, Media and Popular Culture ( RELS500 ) – 6 credit points
  • Religions of the Ancient Near East ( RELS584 ) – 6 credit points
  • Women, Gender and the World's Religions ( RELS585 ) – 6 credit points
  • Earliest Christianity: Social Context and Sacred Text ( RELS587 ) – 6 credit points
  • Introduction to Indigenous Australia ( PAIS104 ) – 6 credit points
  • Global Indigenous Experiences ( PAIS105 ) – 6 credit points
  • Indigenous Politics and Public Policy ( PAIS322 ) – 6 credit points
  • Indigenous Peoples and Colonisation: Land and Nature ( PAIS324 ) – 6 credit points
  • Working with Aboriginal People ( OORA400 ) – 6 credit points
  • Indigenous Politics and Public Policy ( PAIS522 ) – 6 credit points
  • Indigenous Business and Community Development ( PAIS523 ) – 6 credit points
  • Indigenous Peoples and Colonisation: Land and Nature ( PAIS524 ) – 6 credit points
  • Contemporary Political Issues ( PAIS570 ) – 6 credit points
  • Power and Inequality ( SOCY560 ) – 6 credit points
  • Performance From Ritual to Realism ( THEA110 ) – 6 credit points
  • Making Theatre New ( THEA111 ) – 6 credit points
  • Performance Preparation and Research ( THEA501 ) – 6 credit points
  • Major Creative Project ( THEA305 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Actor's Craft ( THEA307 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Role of the Director ( THEA330 ) – 6 credit points
  • Advanced Theatre Performance and Analysis ( THEA503 ) – 12 credit points
  • The Classic Play and Performance Now ( THEA504 ) – 6 credit points
  • Major Creative Project ( THEA505 ) – 6 credit points
  • Australian Theatre ( THEA517 ) – 6 credit points
  • Writing for Performance: Stage and Screen ( THEA521 ) – 6 credit points
  • Pitches and Partners ( THEA560 ) – 6 credit points

24 credit points

  • French Language 1A ( FREN101 ) – 6 credit points
  • French Language 1B ( FREN102 ) – 6 credit points
  • French Language 2A ( FREN201 ) – 6 credit points
  • French Language 2B ( FREN202 ) – 6 credit points
  • German Language 1A ( GRMN101 ) – 6 credit points
  • German Language 1B ( GRMN102 ) – 6 credit points
  • German Language 2A ( GRMN201 ) – 6 credit points
  • German Language 2B ( GRMN202 ) – 6 credit points
  • Italian Language 1A ( ITAL101 ) – 6 credit points
  • Italian Language 1B ( ITAL102 ) – 6 credit points
  • Italian Language 2A ( ITAL201 ) – 6 credit points
  • Italian Language 2B ( ITAL202 ) – 6 credit points
  • Women in French Texts ( FREN506 ) – 6 credit points
  • Modernity Through French Literature and Visual Culture ( FREN507 ) – 6 credit points
  • Contemporary German Short Stories ( GRMN503 ) – 6 credit points
  • Modern Italian Novel ( ITAL504 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Crowns of Italian Literature: Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio ( ITAL511 ) – 6 credit points
  • The Craft of Academic Writing ( WRIT101 ) – 6 credit points
  • Storytelling and Genre Writing ( WRIT102 ) – 6 credit points
  • Persuading the Public: Rhetoric in Public Affairs ( WRIT526 ) – 6 credit points
  • Writing Short Fiction ( WRIT304 ) – 6 credit points
  • Writing for Work: Styles and Contexts ( WRIT306 ) – 6 credit points
  • Writing Creative Non-fiction ( WRIT309 ) – 6 credit points
  • Editing Skills and Standards ( WRIT313 ) – 6 credit points
  • Persuading the Public: Rhetoric in Public Affairs ( WRIT326 ) – 6 credit points
  • Magazines: Culture, Industry and Practices ( WRIT327 ) – 6 credit points
  • Publishing Practice ( WRIT329 ) – 6 credit points
  • Writing Short Fiction ( WRIT504 ) – 6 credit points
  • Writing for Work: Styles and Contexts ( WRIT506 ) – 6 credit points
  • Writing Creative Non-fiction ( WRIT509 ) – 6 credit points
  • Editing Skills and Standards ( WRIT513 ) – 6 credit points
  • Magazines: Culture, Industry and Practices ( WRIT527 ) – 6 credit points
  • Publishing Practice ( WRIT529 ) – 6 credit points

See UNE Handbook for more details . The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.

Fees and scholarships

How much will it cost.

Estimated fees for your first year of study in this course are:

*Annual course fees only cover the cost of tuition. They do not include other expenses associated with university study such as text books, accommodation and living expenses. If you are successful in gaining admission to study at UNE, the Offer of Admission will list the exact tuition fees you need to pay for your course. Fees quoted cover full-time tuition for two full-time trimesters only. For more information, please see fees and costs .

What are the course fee payment options?

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a government subsidised place in a university course. The government pays part of your tuition fees, and you pay the remainder.

If you have a CSP in either an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree, you may be eligible for a HECS-HELP Loan , which allows you to defer payment of your fees until you are earning above the threshold .

Full Fee places are mostly in postgraduate coursework degrees. In a full fee place you pay the tuition fee set for your course, however you may be eligible for a FEE-HELP Loan to defer payment of your fees until you are earning above the threshold .

If you are enrolled in a Full Fee place and there is a direct connection between your work and your study, you may be able to claim your tuition fees as a tax deduction .

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The UNE International Bursary reduces the published annual tuition fees for international students by up to 30%. These bursaries are available for international students commencing coursework studies at UNE in 2023. View detailed Bursary information .

UNE also offers a number of substantial research scholarships to postgraduate students studying research-based degrees.

Your career

Examples of careers that may be bolstered by a Master of Arts include, but are not limited to:

  • public relations
  • foreign affairs
  • creative industries
  • political and social management
  • journalism and communications
  • GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives and museums) and cultural heritage.

Employers look for flexibility in their staff, expecting to retrain staff as work demands change. To meet this need, they tend to seek out people who are intellectually flexible, with analytical minds and good communication skills. At UNE, students who complete a Master of Arts are trained to think for themselves, acquire and process information, communicate their thoughts effectively and exercise initiative; all skills that employers seek.

Course outcomes

  • appreciate and apply expert knowledge of specific subject areas, including recent development, research principles and inter-disciplinary approaches and practice;
  • demonstrate and apply mastery of higher level research and communication skills including theoretical, technical and analytical concepts to their research; and
  • utilise enhanced critical thinking and analytical skills with creativity and initiative in a variety of academic settings, including a research project and capstone experience, with high level personal output.

Graduates will have detailed and higher level knowledge of selected subject areas and disciplines that will be taught through unit materials, online discussions, guided readings, directed learning and research activities. This will include an appreciation of the processes through which knowledge has evolved. This knowledge is practised and assessed through a variety of discipline relevant assignment tasks.

Graduates will have advanced skills to communicate and substantiate the results of research and analysis in a variety of written and multi-media formats. These skills are taught through guided learning activities, oral and written feedback on assignments and online discussions. They will be practised through participation in online discussions and through written or other forms of assignments relevant to the area of study with particular acknowledgement of the diversity of communication styles and forms employed by different disciplines and by individuals from different cultural backgrounds. They are assessed through assignment work and against criteria relevant to the specific form of communication and to the subject area being studied.

Graduates will have a deep knowledge of key problem-solving strategies relevant to their selected subject areas. They will be able to apply their information literacy skills to develop their own responses to particular problems in different environments and contexts.

Graduates will develop and practice a range of higher level research skills relevant to their selected subject areas and disciplines, including inter-disciplinary approaches. These include awareness of the level and nature of information required and where and how it can be acquired; relevant methods for analysing and evaluating information; and the use of information to demonstrate their understanding of topics and issues and to do so in different forms and media, depending on subject and discipline requirements.

Graduates will have advanced understanding of their professional and ethical responsibilities to provide balanced and accurate research; their social responsibility to recognise and address social justice issues; and their need for awareness and action in relation to issues such as the impact of social change, sustainable development, Indigenous rights and occupational risk. These are taught, practised and assessed in accordance with the requirements and understandings relevant to their different disciplinary, inter-disciplinary and professional areas of study and interest.

Graduates will develop lifelong skills to continue to research, evaluate, discuss and present information and issues in a variety of contexts and for a variety of purposes. The skills they will acquire, both disciplinary and inter-disciplinary, will be useful in a range of professional and community settings.

Graduates will be able to exercise responsibility and accountability for their own learning and professional practice as well as the ability to work collaboratively with others. Through online discussions and teaching and learning activities, graduates are required to work collaboratively and network effectively in the sharing of resources and ideas, and in order to solve problems. They will understand and practise an appreciation of different approaches and styles, be supportive of each other, and assert their own values and opinions while respecting the values and contributions of others. These skills and awareness are reinforced through discipline-specific tasks, discussions and activities relating to strategies for effective collaborative work as students, as community members and in professional contexts.

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We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*

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Master of Arts

Key details, entry requirements, credit points required, course code.

The Master of Arts is a flexible, postgraduate degree that allows you to undertake a bespoke research project on a topic of your choice. It will equip you with deep knowledge to bolster your CV, demonstrate your expertise and prepare you for a PhD should you wish to continue your studies.

At CDU, you can choose a research topic that aligns with one of the following focus areas:

  • Cultural and creative research
  • Indigenous research methodologies
  • Indigenous policy development
  • Indigenous engagement
  • Yolgnu languages and culture

You'll benefit from access to an expert, dedicated research supervisor, who will support you to think critically and creatively. You'll be guided to shape a research thesis or piece of coursework that is unique, carefully considered and robust in its findings.

In a world where opinions are rife, but facts and considered thought may not be, your ability to critically evaluate ideas, concepts and information will set you apart.

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Both Commonwealth supported (CS) and full fee (FF) places are available for this course. If you would like to apply for a CS place use the SATAC code 1CM098. If you would like to apply for a FF place you will need to use the SATAC code 1CM598 or UAC code 873250.

Commonwealth supported places

Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements: (a) be an Australian citizen, who will complete some of your course of study while resident in Australia; or (b) a New Zealand citizen; or an Australian permanent visa holder; or an eligible former permanent humanitarian visa holder; who studies the entire course while living in Australia. Further information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments .

Non-Commonwealth supported places

Full fee paying places are available in this course. Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments .

International tuition fees

The annual tuition fee for full time study is AUD $34,248.00. This equates to $ $4,281.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL). These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.

You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.

CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.

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Why study arts at CDU?

Future-proof your career when you study arts with us. You'll learn to think critically and creatively in a rapidly changing world. Our courses are highly flexible and tailored to fit your interests and career goals.

  • #1 in Australia for postgraduate teaching quality in humanities and social sciences (GUG 2024)
  • #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • Learn from leaders in Indigenous and Asia Pacific knowledge, with close ties to important research initiatives
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you

What will I study?

The course is comprised of 160 credit points of core and elective units. The core units are designed to be undertaken consecutively with elective units, which make up the remainder of the course requirements.

Course structure

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure)

  • See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy .

Students commencing in Semester 1

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

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Students commencing in Semester 2

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

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Admission criteria

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree, or equivalent international qualification.

International entry pathway

International Pathway Applicants who have completed the CDU International Masters Qualifying Program (ZMQP01) or the Accelerated International Masters Qualifying Program (ZAMQP1) are eligible for entry.

Essential requirements

English language requirements.

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified. * Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: [email protected] .  

The Arts courses at CDU are flexible and adaptable, with the option to choose from a wide range of both practical and specialised majors or study themes. We encourage students to ask about how a program can be tailored to fit their interests and career goals. Don’t be afraid to ask that question.

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The Arts courses at CDU are flexible and adaptable, with the option to choose from a wide range of both practical and specialised majors or study themes. We encourage students to ask about how a program can be tailored to fit their interests and career goals. Don't be afraid to ask that question.

Course details

Accreditation.

This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.

Inherent Requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.

Australian qualification framework

This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.

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For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

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How to apply

There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.

Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.

SATAC is the application channel for residents of NT, ACT, SA, WA, QLD, VIC or TAS.

UAC is the application channel for residents of NSW.

International applications

Applications must be submitted online through our application portal, Studylink. You'll need a valid email address to create your online account. Once you have started your application, you will be able to save it and resume it later. There is no application fee when you apply online.

You may be able to lodge a direct application; however, there may be restrictions on your geographic location. If you cannot submit a direct application via the application portal, please apply through one of our registered agents.

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Master by coursework.

Extend your skills and critical capacity in your chosen discipline area or add a new area of expertise to your repertoire.

  • Qualification Master of Arts

This course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study. For those students whose qualification is listed as one of the relevant majors, credit for recognised learning will reduce the course duration to one and a half years full-time or equivalent part-time study. All majors in this course are available to international students studying in Australia on a study visa.

A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.

The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.

The Curtin campuses or teaching locations where units of this course are offered.

Deadlines for applying direct to Curtin

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The Master of Arts is ideal if you want to extend your skills and critical capacity in one of its discipline areas, add a new area of expertise to your repertoire, or if you are new to the arts and are looking for a career change.

The course is hands-on with a strong practical, industry and arts community focus, preparing you for a career in creative and professional practice. You will be taught by industry and academic experts who will pass on their insights and experience, and connect you to relevant industries and creative communities.

As part of this course you will undertake a major supervised creative project, which can become an important piece in your professional portfolio.

You will apply your practical skills and develop your networks by undertaking a professional placement with an industry organisation. You will also have an opportunity to engage with award-winning artists, writers and researchers through our on-campus residency programs.

Throughout your studies, you will have access to a range of purpose-built student facilities and creative outlets, such as Curtin’s Media Production Studio, painting and sculpture studios, the Centre for Culture and Technology, Grok magazine and the John Curtin Gallery .

Choose your major

You will specialise in one of the following areas:

  • Creative Writing
  • Professional Writing and Publishing
  • Screen Arts

If you complete the master degree to a high standard, you may be eligible to proceed on to doctoral-level studies.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

How this course will make you industry ready

We provide on-campus industry and community-based initiatives to enhance your learning and skills development. You will undertake a major project under the supervision of an experienced member of staff. This project can become an important portfolio piece for many students.

You will practise your skills on placement with industry, arts and community organisations in Australia and overseas, developing your confidence and engagement with relevant networks. You will also have an opportunity to engage with award-winning artists, writers and researchers on staff and through our on-campus residency programs. 

What jobs can the Master of Arts lead to?

Career opportunities

  • Arts administrator
  • Audio, broadcasting or theatre technician
  • Cinematographer
  • Digital content producer
  • Film, theatre or television director
  • Media liaison officer
  • Multimedia developer
  • Production manager
  • Sociologist
  • Technical artist
  • Visualisation specialist

Employment industries

  • Arts and creative industries
  • Advertising and marketing
  • Film and television
  • Media and entertainment
  • Not-for-profit sector

What you'll learn

  • understand the discipline of a selected field in the Arts, its theoretical underpinnings, ways of thinking and professional or creative approaches; understand and apply established knowledge, principles, and professional or creative practices in chosen aspects of the Arts
  • apply logical and rational processes to analyse the components of a subject or project and engage critically with the subject matter to respond creatively within a selected communication paradigm
  • determine what information is needed and where it might be found using appropriate technologies; make valid judgements and synthesise information from a range of sources and apply best practice in developing a professional or creative work in response to a particular situation
  • communicate appropriately with colleagues, professional and creative contacts and the general public and develop communication skills across one or more media forms appropriate to varying situations
  • assess the application of existing technologies as well as the impact of emerging technologies on a selected communication or media discipline to create an effective professional or creative work; develop the technology skills necessary for obtaining, assessing and representing relevant information. Decide on appropriate applications and systems for professional and/or creative needs
  • understand and apply a range of learning strategies; take responsibility for one's own learning and development; sustain intellectual curiosity and develop a commitment to professional research, publication or performance to engage with emerging forms of theory and practice in the Arts
  • think globally and consider issues from a variety of perspectives and apply relevant international standards, tools and practices to one’s professional or creative practice
  • acknowledge the interrelationship between local, national, and global perspectives and the impact of these the Arts: recognise individual human rights, and appreciate the importance of cultural diversity and the sensitivities which may be created when engaging with and representing issues pertaining to ethnic and community groups
  • demonstrate professional behaviour and standards and work collaboratively to apply them in all aspects of creative practice and production-related activities

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Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

For admission to this course, you must have either:

  • a bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution (you may require relevant work experience) OR
  • a bachelor degree with honours OR
  • a graduate certificate or diploma from a recognised institution 

AND meet Curtin’s English language proficiency requirements. 

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications .

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

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Fees and charges

Domestic fee paying postgraduate, 2024 fee year:.

What is a domestic fee-paying (DFP) place?

A domestic fee-paying place is a place at university which is not Commonwealth supported, that is, not subsidised by the Australian Government.

Domestic fee paying students will be charged tuition fees and may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance for all or part of those tuition fees.

Fees are indicative only.

* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

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For start dates, please view the  academic calendar .

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

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Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. Please view our application deadlines page for further information.

Frequently asked questions

There are 3 different categories of acceptance due dates:

  • For countries listed here ( Country List ), acceptance due date is 7 weeks before course start date, as stated on your Offer Letter. If you have a GTE Finance or GTE Interview condition on your offer, you must submit the GTE documentation 2 weeks before the acceptance closing date.
  • For all other countries which are not listed in the list, the acceptance due date is 3 weeks before the course start date.
  • If you are currently in Australia on a valid visa, the acceptance closing date is 1 week before the course start date.

Curtin has a duty of care to ensure all international students have sufficient time to have their student visa issued and to arrive in Perth in time for the Orientation Week and the start of classes. The timeframes stipulated above allows Curtin to process your completed documents and for the Department of Home Affairs to issue your student visa in time. For more information on visa processing times, please refer to the Visa Processing Times on the Department of Home Affairs website.

For international application deadlines, please refer to: Key dates and university application deadlines | Curtin University

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The Master of Combined Arts/Social Sciences deepens your existing knowledge, as you learn advanced skills in analytical thinking and research.

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Would you like to earn two Master degrees at the same time? By undertaking this double degree in the complementary disciplines of Arts and Social Sciences, you'll broaden your knowledge over two years of study. You'll substantially extend and deepen your existing skills, knowledge and understanding in professionally relevant areas of study and learn advanced skills in analytical thinking and research. 

When you study a Master of Arts and Social Sciences (Combined), you'll graduate with two degrees under their specialist names, for example: Master of Journalism and Communication plus a Master of International Relations. This double degree allows you to explore a range of study options including:

  • Educational Leadership
  • Environmental Management
  • Translation
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Journalism & Communication
  • PR & Advertising
  • International Relations
  • Development Studies
  • Public Policy & Governance

Why study this degree at UNSW?

  • Be supported  by our diverse, open and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community.
  • Learn through  research-informed teaching
  • Prioritise career success – UNSW won the Australian Financial Review’s  Most Employable Students  Award in 2023.
  • Benefit from strong  industry links and partnerships
  • Access world-class  alumni connections
  • Join a  global top 20 university  (QS World University Rankings, 2024)
  • Join a community that’s part of the prestigious  Group of Eight (Go8)  universities

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A recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) and requirements specific to the individual Master (one year, 48 UOC) programs chosen. Students from a non-211 university in China are now required to have a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW distinction average (75%).

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.

If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses
  • Prior study in the medium of English
  • Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

Check the specific English language requirements for this program

Program structure.

The Master of Arts and Social Sciences (Combined) consists of 96 units of credit, offered in the two specified postgraduate coursework programs.

What can you study?

Your double master's degree allows you to choose a combination of any two 48 units of credit, or 1 year plans, of the postgraduate programs listed below, with the exception of those specified in the exclusion list.

  • Master of Applied Linguistics
  • Master of International Relations
  • Master of Translation
  • Master of Development Studies
  • Master of Education programs
  • Master of Educational Leadership
  • Master of Environmental Management
  • Master of Journalism and Communication
  • Master of Public Policy and Governance
  • Master of Public Relations and Advertising

The following combination is excluded:

  • Master of Development Studies in International Development / Master of Development Studies in Refugees and Displacement

Full program structure

Upon graduation, you’ll receive two separate degrees based on your study choices, for example, a Master of Journalism and Communication plus a Master of International Relations. Graduates complete a double degree with a variety of unique and specialised course combinations based on their previous experience, career ambitions and areas of interest. 

The career outcomes and possibilities for graduates of the Master of Arts and Master of Social Sciences at UNSW are as diverse as the areas across which they study.  

Applications must be submitted through our  Apply Online  portal. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term. Some high-demand programs and Faculties with limited places may have an earlier application deadline or commencement date.  Find out more .

Ready to start your application?

For most international students, applications are submitted via our  Apply Online  service. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.

Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement date. For more information visit our  international applicant information page .

*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).

Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the  UNSW fees website .

Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.

Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visit  UNSW International .

Scholarships

At UNSW, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you’re a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.

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Arts Education

Specialisation overview.

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The Arts Education specialisation of the Master of Education allows you to gain the knowledge and skills to play a leading role in fostering creativity. Led by the largest school of arts education specialists in the country, this specialisation involves a critical inquiry into arts-based engagement, learning, pedagogy and practice. You will engage with issues, practices and theories about learning in and through the arts in diverse settings.

Who is the Arts Education specialisation for?

The specialisation is designed for creative practitioners and arts education professionals. It is also relevant for arts education specialists, generalist teachers, artists, community educators and other practitioners who work with children and young people.

Art meets technology

This specialisation utilises the University’s award-winning arts education space studioFive. Comprising specialist studios for drama, music and visual art, studioFive is a multi-purpose technology-rich facility that can be tailored to teaching styles in each artistic discipline from media to dance.

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Learn more about studioFive

Please note: this specialisation is available within the Master of Education, and is not a separate course. The regular Master of Education CRICOS code applies.

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Careers that fall within the arts and humanities banner are concerned with how society works; how we communicate; and how we can thrive.

Incredible subject choice

  • government and public service
  • social planning and policy development
  • foreign affairs and diplomacy
  • festival management and cultural curation
  • crime prevention
  • humanitarian work
  • the creative industries
  • journalism.

An enviable location

The University of Adelaide presents an ideal location for arts study. Our main campus' position in the heart of our city's central business district and cultural precinct puts a vast number of related bodies and organisations—government, private sector and not-for-profit—within an easy walk. Capitalising on this advantage, you'll have ample opportunity to deepen your real-world understanding through hands-on experience with one of these organisations in an extended internship.

Career prospects

Employment growth for arts- and humanities-related roles range broadly from stable to very strong*.

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Make History in Arts

Take a look at the wide range of careers and industry partnerships that our Arts students access during their studies.

  • Ranked 51-90 globally in Classics and Ancient History*
  • Internships for real-world experience
  • Employment in the Arts and Recreation Services projected to grow 10% by 2026 ^

*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023. ^ 'Arts and Recreation Services' category—Jobs and Skills Australia

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  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts (Advanced)
  • Bachelor of Criminology
  • Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management
  • Bachelor of International Development
  • Bachelor of International Relations
  • Bachelor of Languages
  • Bachelor of Media
  • Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
  • Bachelor of Sociology
  • Diploma in Arts
  • Diploma in Arts (Specialisation)
  • Diploma in Languages

Double Degree

  • Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws
  • Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Economics
  • Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Music
  • Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Criminology with Bachelor of Laws
  • Bachelor of Criminology with Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
  • Bachelor of International Relations with Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of International Relations with Bachelor of Economics
  • Bachelor of International Relations with Bachelor of Media
  • Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of Computer Sciences
  • Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of Criminology
  • Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of Sociology
  • Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) with Bachelor of Arts

Honours Bachelor

  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Criminology (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management (Honours)
  • Bachelor of International Development (Honours)
  • Bachelor of International Relations (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Languages (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Media (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Sociology (Honours)

Masters by Coursework

  • Master of Curatorial and Museum Studies
  • Master of Environmental Policy and Management
  • Master of Immersive Media Technologies
  • Master of International Security
  • Master of Media (Strategic Communication)
  • Master of Public Policy

Graduate Diploma

  • Graduate Diploma in Curatorial and Museum Studies
  • Graduate Diploma in Environmental Policy and Management
  • Graduate Diploma in Immersive Media Technologies
  • Graduate Diploma in International Security
  • Graduate Diploma in Media (Strategic Communication)
  • Graduate Diploma in Public Policy

Graduate Certificate

  • Graduate Certificate in Curatorial and Museum Studies
  • Graduate Certificate in Environmental Policy and Management
  • Graduate Certificate in Immersive Media Technologies
  • Graduate Certificate in International Security
  • Graduate Certificate in Media (Strategic Communication)
  • Graduate Certificate in Public Policy

Professional Certificate

  • Professional Certificate in Advisory Services
  • Professional Certificate in Environmental Policy and Management
  • Professional Certificate in Public Policy

Masters by Research

  • Master of Philosophy

Doctorate by Research

  • Doctor of Philosophy
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Master of Fine Art

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The National Art School’s Master of Fine Art (MFA) is an accredited two-year full-time degree for Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) or equivalent graduates who decide to continue their studies. MFA students develop a higher level of specialised knowledge and artistic practice, furthering their professional expertise within their chosen studio discipline of Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photomedia, Printmaking or Sculpture. Students can also choose to pursue cross-disciplinary practices.

The MFA degree is a blend of coursework subjects, individual research and intensive studio practice, working over two years towards the development and presentation of a major body of work and accompanying exegesis.

Continuing the rigorous, studio-based model of learning that is at the core of studying at NAS, the MFA is centred on the nurturing of individual practice under the guidance of experienced professional artists, and the vital dialogue between practice and theory.

The National Art School is a special place, which for the past 100 years has occupied the site of the historic Darlinghurst Gaol. With its original sandstone buildings, the campus is a haven of artistic creativity and a cultural hub in the heart of the city, ten minutes from the CBD. Public transport and purpose-built cycle paths make the School easily accessible from neighbouring suburbs and beyond. In 2021, a significant program of works has been undertaken to restore and upgrade the School and its heritage-listed buildings. Find out more about the campus and studios .

NAS Studios and Staff

MFA students are provided with their own dedicated postgraduate studio space and access to a comprehensive range of workshop facilities and tools in their chosen discipline or cross-disciplines. Each student is mentored and challenged throughout their degree by a diverse team of leading art practitioners who make up the NAS faculty, as well as visiting artists and scholars, creating a rich, dynamic learning environment. All Art History & Theory lecturers at NAS have completed a Doctorate degree in their field.

NAS also recognises the importance of creating a collaborative and supportive environment among fellow students, who along with the teaching faculty encourage and enlighten each other, creating a vibrant, energising learning environment and forging connections that continue long after graduation.

NAS has always retained a strong relationship with its graduates. More than 10,000 artists have trained at the School since its beginnings in 1843, and many of Australia’s leading practitioners have studied here including John Olsen, Margaret Olley, Guy Warren, Reg Mombassa, Fiona Foley, Tim Storrier, Cressida Campbell, Karla Dickens, Fiona Hall and many more.  Find out more about our renowned alumni .

At any one time there are hundreds of group and solo exhibitions in commercial and public galleries around Australia and the world featuring the NAS community, and alumni, staff and students are frequently successful in major art prizes as finalists and winners, including the Archibald Prize. See the listings of current alumni, staff and student exhibitions below.

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View our MFA webinar below delivered by Dr Chelsea Lehmann A/Postgraduate Coordinator about studying at NAS.

Program Structure

The Master of Fine Art is a two-year full-time course of study. The course structure is based on 2 stages of one year each, with three subjects taken in Stage 1 and two subjects in Stage 2.

Stage 1 of the MFA program comprises three interrelated subject streams: a Studio Specialisation supported by a weekly Studio Seminar program, and the Art History & Theory lecture series. This stage introduces students to a studio research environment, and develops their ability to work with increasing autonomy and independent judgment.

Studio Specialisation

When commencing the MFA, students propose a Studio Research Project within a selected Studio Specialisation that will form the basis of an ongoing studio enquiry over the two years of the degree. Students are provided with an individual studio space and access to workshop facilities in their chosen specialisation and receive three hours a week face-to-face contact with lecturers in the Studio Specialisation stream.

Studio Seminar

Students attend two hours a week of face-to-face seminar sessions. In Stage 1 the focus of these seminars is on Research Methodologies, Professional Practice and Issues in Contemporary Art, which extend independent research skills and enhance knowledge of professional art world practice and discourse, enabling students to increase their understanding of their own activity within that context.

Art History & Theory

Students attend two hours of lectures and tutorials a week in Stage 1. These lectures examine the historical and theoretical developments underpinning contemporary art practice and enable students to pursue their own practice fully informed of the various currents of contemporary discourse that shape our understanding of art practice today.

In Stage 2 of the MFA, students continue the development of their Studio Research Project toward creating a substantial, coherent and highly resolved body of work. Students continue to work in their individual studio space under the supervision and guidance of academic staff. Students are allocated one hour a week individual supervision with selected academic staff in the Studio Specialisation stream.

The Studio Seminar program provides research support for the MFA’s written dissertation component, and to promote peer learning and engagement within the MFA cohort. Regular student work-in-progress presentations and studio critiques involving a group of staff and students provide valuable feedback to assist students in the articulation of their individual studio research interests.

Admission Requirements

Eligibility.

Eligibility for standard admission is based on:

  • Australian and New Zealand Bachelor degree qualifications in Fine Art (AQF level 7), or
  • overseas tertiary qualifications in Fine Art considered equivalent to Australian studies, with
  • a credit average in a that degree, and
  • completion of a suitable major study in that degree

Admission Criteria

In addition to satisfying eligibility requirements, applications for admission are evaluated on the following criteria:

  • Portfolio of work displaying the technical and conceptual capacity to undertake study at postgraduate level
  • Communication and literacy skills required for study at postgraduate level
  • Studio Project Proposal displaying the quality, coherence and suitability for study at postgraduate level

Prizes and Events

Prizes, scholarships and residencies.

Each year NAS awards over $150,000 worth of prizes and international residencies to Paris, Rome and the UK, as well as numerous bursaries to high-achieving students across different disciplines.

BFA students entering the MFA are eligible to apply for two scholarships of $20,000 each. Find out more about these opportunities and how to apply on our Scholarships and Residencies page .

NAS presents a comprehensive series of Public Programs each year, including the Art Forum series of free weekly lectures for students featuring invited guests talking about their practice and experience in the contemporary art world. In 2021 speakers included Wendy Sharpe, Warwick Thornton, Leyla Stevens, Guy Warren, Todd McMillan, Richard Bell, Shireen Taweel and Justine Youssef.

NAS also takes part in major public events including the Biennale of Sydney, Sydney Festival, Vivid, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and the Dobell Drawing Prize, creating opportunities for students to engage with cutting-edge contemporary art and artists on campus and make connections with the wider creative world.

Exhibiting at NAS

NAS provides various exhibition spaces and opportunities for MFA students to show their work and collaborate over the course of their degree, culminating in the Postgrad Show that attracts a large and eager audience from gallerists, collectors and curators to media and art enthusiasts. This provides an important entrance for postgraduate students into the professional contemporary art world.

NAS also takes part in Sydney Contemporary, the major annual art fair, showcasing recent graduates to a targeted commercial audience and providing the opportunity to find gallery representation.

Each year NAS presents a professionally curated, critically acclaimed public exhibition program across its spaces on campus including the central NAS Gallery, the Rayner Hoff Project Space and The Drawing Gallery (launched in 2021). NAS’s galleries attract more than 30,000 visitors a year with exhibitions promoting and supporting Australian contemporary artists alongside other Sydney public art institutions such as the Art Gallery of NSW and the Museum of Contemporary Art.

In 2021, NAS presented the Dobell Drawing Prize #22 , a long-running biannual prize supported by the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation ; Queer Contemporary: Skin Deep , a performance art project and exhibition for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras; From the Mountain to the Sky: Guy Warren Drawings , celebrating the 100th birthday of NAS alumnus Guy Warren; and John Olsen: Goya’s Dog , a major retrospective for NAS alumnus and former teacher John Olsen.

In 2021 NAS also co-presented the Frame of Mind: Mental health and the arts initiative with Edith Cowan University in Perth which involved students, staff and alumni from both universities and included talks, exhibitions, symposium and a publication.

Professional Development

The transition from student to professional artist can be a challenging experience. The MFA degree at NAS provides students with an understanding of the contemporary professional arts industry, creative industries and cultural sectors they will work across after graduation.

Our Launchpad professional development program, offered to all students, is designed to assist graduates to improve their written and oral communication skills, including writing artist statements, biographies and professional websites.

NAS has strong strategic partnerships that assist our students as they transition into emerging creative practitioners through a range of professional development avenues including exhibition opportunities, showing at art fairs and industry networking through introductions to artists, curators, galleries and arts agencies.

On the NAS Student Opportunities page we share employment opportunities with students from the professional arts sector and assist in facilitating internships, paid work and volunteer work experience. We support and promote the success of our graduates via the NAS website and social media.

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Master of Visual Arts

A single two year graduate award offered by the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences

  • Length 2 year full-time
  • Minimum 96 Units
  • Academic plan MVISA
  • CRICOS code 082377K
  • 830613 (M Visual Arts)
  • Visual Arts and Crafts
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Career Options

Learning outcomes, admission requirements, scholarships.

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Program Requirements

Study options.

The Master of Visual Arts requires completion of 96 units, which must consist of:

24 units from completion of the following introductory component:

6 units from completion of a foundation theory course from the following list:

ARTH6004 City Sites: studies in art and urbanity

ARTH6043 Modernism and Postmodernism in Art and Design: 1850-2000

ARTH6044 Art and Its Context: Materials Techniques Display

ARTH6050 Photography and Art

ARTH6052 Art of the Modern Print

ARTH6056 Art and Architecture of Southeast Asia: Tradition and Transformation

ARTH6059 Art and Architecture of Asia: Continuity and Change

ARTH6061 Postmodern Sublime

ARTH6080 Art and Visual Culture of the Long Eighteenth Century, 1660-1815

ARTH6082 Art, War and Conflict

ARTH6093 Post-Colonial Discourses in Australian Art

ARTH6097 Victorian and Edwardian Art: Australia and Europe 1837-1914

ARTH6160 Cartographies: Art Exploration and Knowledge

ARTH6161 Contemporary Australian Art

ARTH6162 Cyberculture

ARTH6164 Theories of the Object

ARTH6165 Theories of the Image

ARTH6167 Issues in Contemporary Craft and Design

ARTH6168 Renaissance and Baroque Art

ARTH6169 Introducing Asian Modernisms

ARTH6170 Contemporary Asian Art

ARTH6598 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art

HIST6233 How the Camera Changed History: A century of photography and cinema

18 units from completion of foundation studio courses from the following list:

ARTV6000 Animation

ARTV6003 Video Art

ARTV6601 Photomedia: Foundations of photography, printing and camera skills

ARTV6602 Photomedia: Colour Photography and Digital Skills

ARTV6703 Drawing into Print: Etching and Relief

ARTV6704 Drawing into Print: Screen Printing and Stencils

ARTV6823 Sculpture: Introduction to Conceptual Practices and Construction Methods (Metal and Fabric)

ARTV6824 Sculpture: Introduction to Temporal Practices and Construction Methods (Wood)

ARTV6057 Hands On: Material Language

ARTV6508 Painting: Materiality and Meaning

ARTV8038 Practice-led Research Project

ARTV8039 Practice-led Research Major Project

24 units from completion of studio courses on the following disciplinary courses list:

ARTV6027 Professional Practices

ARTV6028 Professional Practices Internship

ARTV6059 Introduction to Virtual Reality

ARTV6100 Typography: Textual use in Visual Arts

ARTV6507 Painting: Open to Influence Studio Research

ARTV6510 Painting: Critical Analysis and Reflection in the Studio

ARTV6605 Photomedia: Advanced Principles in Exposure and Printing

ARTV6606 Photomedia: Digital Photography and Studio Lighting

ARTV6607 Photomedia: Large Format Photography

ARTV6608 Photomedia: Experimental Processes

ARTV6717 Printmedia and Drawing: The Book as Art

ARTV6810 Politics of Bodies: Sculpture, Figure Modelling, Performance and Choreography

ARTV6811 Socially Engaged Art Practice: Authorship, Dialogue and Community

ARTV6820 Politics of Spaces: Installation, Sculpture and Spatial Practice

ARTV6821Posthuman Sculpture Practice with Active Materials: Bronze Casting, 3D Modelling and Bio Art

ARTV6822 Politics of Memory: Video Installation, Sculpture, Documentary and Monuments

ARTV6921 Environment Studio: field based research and studio practice in visual arts

ARTV8040 Practice-led Research Extended Project

ARTV8054 Research

ARTV8300 Visual Arts Studio Masterclass

COMP6720 Art and Interaction in New Media

DESN6001 Digital Form and Fabrication

DESN6002 Foundations of Creative Code

DESN6003 Creative Data Visualisation: Representing Data in Visual and Material Form

DESN6004 Dynamic Design and Generative Systems

DESN6005 Form and Fabrication in Context

DESN6006 Front-End Web: Crafting Online Experience

DESN6012 The Ethics of Making: Design for Reuse and Repair

24 units from completion of the following research component:

6 units from completion of

ARTH8022 Points of View: Independent Creative Art and Media Practice

6 units from completion of a research training course from the following list:

ARTH8020 Arguing Objects

ARTH8021 Writing About Art and Creative Practice

12 units from completion of research project courses from the following list:

24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

The following courses are repeatable for credit, up to a maximum of 36 units each, and if repeated must be repeated with a different topic each time. Each instance of a course may only be counted towards one list.

Unless otherwise stated, a course used to satisfy the requirements of one list may not be double counted towards satisfying the requirements of another list.

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.

Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0 and successful assessment of a portfolio of works.

Cognate disciplines

Animation, Architecture, Design, Digital Arts, Fine Arts, Media Arts, Visual Anthropology, Visual Arts.

In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.

Academic achievement & English language proficiency

The minimum academic requirement for full entry and enrolment is a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.

However, applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes.

If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:

• a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or

• demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.

Diversity factors

As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.

Assessment of qualifications

Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.

Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au

ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications

Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.

Applications for course credit

Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 24 units (one semester) of credit. Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor degree with Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 48 units (one year) of credit.

Indicative fees

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees

ANU offers a wide range of  scholarships  to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the  Scholarships  website.

The Master of Visual Arts program invites you to extend your creative practice as an artist or professional in the arts sector.

This highly flexible Coursework program gives you access to individual practice-led research courses, art history and theory, master classes, field studies, research projects, as well as elective courses from the School of Art & Design and the wider university. You can broaden your creative, technical and analytical skills under the supervision of our expert staff.

The advanced version of this program - Masters of Visual Arts (Advanced) - can be a pathway to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Further Information

Entry to the Master of Visual Arts requires a successful assessment of a portfolio of works and other supporting material. Before applying, applicants should consult the ANU School of Art & Design website where the requirements are listed and supporting material submission information is detailed: http://soad.cass.anu.edu.au/students/apply/postgraduate-coursework-applications

Interested in writing a thesis? Check out the advanced version of this degree.

Please be aware that any courses taken as part of the 24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU list will not count towards the advanced degree should you decide to transfer. This is because the advanced degree has no free electives, as they are in practice replaced by a 24 unit thesis.

Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.

The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.

This program is available for applications until second semester, 2020

develop practice-led methodologies through investigation, analysis and synthesis of complex information to plan and execute substantial studio and/or screen-based creative research projects;

generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level using cognitive, technical and creative skills and relate them to their own creative works and to recent developments in the field;

critically reflect upon and evaluate theoretical, conceptual and aesthetic aspects of creative practice and apply it in the production of creative works and/or professionally relevant projects; and

design and develop creative works, either individually or in collaboration, that communicate theoretical, aesthetic, conceptual and imaginative propositions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

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Primarily aimed at high-level researchers, critics and practitioners from a wide cross-section of the arts community who wish to extend their independent capacity to operate in an increasingly multi-art form and technologically-based profession.

Students may be required to research, devise and produce new works of art, or develop new approaches to arts practice and/or its critical and social contexts and meaning (depending on the specific research project entailed). It is expected that any such arts practice will be a contemporary expression leading towards new insights in the selected field of study. The work will be exploratory, frequently based around emerging methodologies of arts research, leading usually to a performance, presentation, exhibition or publication of significance. Specifically, the course aims to create opportunities for innovation and creativity in the arts; use the resources of the Academy to create leadership opportunities for people who can offer the arts informed direction, and identifiable and marketable skills, to advance the Australian cultural environment into the next decade; provide opportunities for people from diverse ethnic and creative arts backgrounds to synthesise disparate artistic skills to produce innovative and creative outcomes for the arts industry; and build upon and extend the traditions and conventions of the student's earlier training to create new knowledge for the arts.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Research) Award.

Entry requirements

ECU admission and English language requirements apply.

See Course Entry for further information.

ECU admission profile

The Australian Government's Research Training Program provides tuition fee offsets for domestic students who are enrolled in Higher Degree by Research courses.

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2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

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International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $37,600

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Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

All applicants are required to attend an audition. The candidate is expected to undertake an audition (all performance and directing) and/or interview (composition, musicology and other forms of historic study) for the staff in the relevant area. Information on this requirement will be available from the area head on application.

For more information, including guidelines for specific disciplines, please see our Interviews, folios and auditions web page.

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page ;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page .

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Semester availability.

Semester 1: Study full-time at Mount Lawley

Semester 1: Study part-time at Mount Lawley

Semester 2: Study full-time at Mount Lawley

Semester 2: Study part-time at Mount Lawley

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Students are required to continue to re-enrol in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination. All students are expected to have achieved confirmation of candidature by the end of this semester, at the latest.

Students may submit their thesis for examination at the end of this semester if they have achieved the required standard and scope for the degree.

For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook . To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable .

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Course learning outcomes.

  • Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate complex ideas and concepts in the design, execution and critical examination of research activities. (AQF Masters Res: 3,4,5,6,10)
  • Apply high-level communication skills to present and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge in the performing arts. (AQF Masters Res: 7,8,9)
  • Reflect critically on a complex body of research principles and methods, and integrate theoretical and technical knowledge in the advancement of conceptual understandings and creative practice in the performing arts. (AQF Masters Res: 1, 2)
  • Use high-level self-management skills to plan and execute a substantial piece of research. (AQF Masters Res: 11,12)

Fees and Scholarships

If you're a domestic student enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research program, you won't be required to pay tuition fees. The Australian Government provides domestic students with tuition fee offsets under the Research Training Program (RTP) for up to 2 years full-time (or equivalent) for Master by Research courses.

The RTP covers your tuition fees only. You will still be required to pay all other non-tuition fees applicable to your course, such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee. Some units require the payment of a fee for incidental goods or services required to complete those units. For more information and the full list of incidental fees for courses and units, visit What are Incidental Fees .

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ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

Related courses

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area..

  • Doctor of Philosophy Students interested in completing doctoral research in the Performing Arts disciplines should consider the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
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Approved bachelor honours degree in the same discipline. Same discipline is defined as a degree in English, English literature, writing, journalism, communication, art history, history, law and other relevant fields from the humanities and social sciences. To satisfy the requirement for "same discipline" a minimum amount of content in that discipline is required - this would be at least a major, field of study, or approximately 30% of program content including a mix of introductory and advanced courses.

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Writing, Editing and Publishing requires a portfolio of written work. The portfolio should include approximately 10 wordprocessed pages of writing (e.g. assignments submitted in previous courses, workplace documents, creative writing manuscripts).

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Phone: 07 3365 1333

CRICOS Code : 090306C

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How to apply.

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

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Why study the Master of Arts?

Changes to this program and course list are planned for 2017 (subject to approval by university committees). Please note that options in 2017 may be different to those currently listed.

What you can study

This is a coursework program which offers graduates of any discipline the opportunity to study in the area of Writing, Editing & Publishing.

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What it costs, what you can do with a master of arts.

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers postgraduate coursework programs that enable students to upgrade their skills and professional development needs for employment. Graduates of this program receive a qualification that will enhance their employment opportunities in all areas of the public service and private enterprise. In the face of unprecedented change and uncertainty at both a local and global level, organisations are seeking graduates who can think critically and react positively to these changes. Arts graduates are in the ideal position to meet this challenge with their ability to think independently, reason logically, wirte and communicate clearly.

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To complete the master of arts.

To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Arts, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules .

For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website .

Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:

  • Graduate Certificate in Arts (#8)
  • Graduate Diploma in Arts (#16)
  • Master of Arts (#24)

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Seize the opportunity to contribute to the diversity of practice in art in public space, where you may explore commissioned or uncommissioned work, and through this, contribute to the evolving practice.

This degree brings together both education and research and encourages active collaboration between art and design practitioners and the community. You will address issues within art in public space that are central to current international cultural debate. You will gain a broad understanding of discourses and practices of public art by examining current definitions of public space, and learning to deal with the challenges that arise from such definitions.

You will explore multiple views of how art is presented and received in the urban context and address questions such as:

  • Where are the spaces that enable art to be an active interpretation, rather than decoration, of the city?
  • Who should define policies for public culture?
  • How can art negotiate the new spaces of the contemporary public sphere, such as the internet?

Why choose the Master of Arts (Art in Public Space) at RMIT?

Supportive community.

Enjoy a cohesive learning environment with small groups, individual practices, collaborative projects and peer-to-peer discussions.

Gain real-world experience

Hone your practice with access to dedicated studios, equipment, public art opportunities and projects developed with industry.

Learn from industry

Engage with lecturers who are practising artists, experienced creative practice researchers and a specialised technician.

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I wanted to pursue postgraduate study in Art in Public Space at RMIT so that I could strengthen my producing practice through expanding my curatorial and artistic methodologies in public art. The program was really beneficial in recontextualising my practice and building up my own modes of inquiry into public space through the model of site-responsive artist residencies and laboratories.

How you will learn

As a student of this degree, you will have access to dedicated studios, equipment and specialised technical advice to realise your projects across a range of sites.

You will have lecturers who are practising artists and creative practice researchers with extensive experience in their field, as well as access to expertise of a technician. You will also have access to the PS50 public exhibition program and other on-site projects that are developed with non-government organisations, government, community and cultural organisations, cultural institutions and industry partners.

Early in the degree, the focus is on collaborative projects that expose you to new ideas and methods of working. Throughout your study you will develop projects that reflect your specific interests and will culminate in a major project that is assessed through documentation in a research catalogue and public presentation at a postgraduate conference.

The Master of Arts (Art in Public Space) nurtures a cohesive learning environment by combining small group and individual practices and encouraging collaborative projects and peer-to-peer discussions.

Learning at RMIT

The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.

Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.

In this degree, you will have the opportunity to work directly with leading-edge industry partners through practical research projects.

You will have access to public art opportunities and projects developed with government and non-government organisations, community and cultural institutions, and industry partners. In previous years, we have worked with Melbourne Water, City of Hume, City Space Architecture (Bologna, Italy) and Heide Museum’s Centre for Projection Art.

International opportunities

The content of this degree is global in outlook. International opportunities available to you include residencies, field trips, exchanges and study tours. Students have the opportunity to collaborate and work with peers from around the world including London, Italy, The Netherlands and China.

The capstone experience of this degree will bring together your comprehensive research and catalogue in a presentation at the Art in Public Space postgraduate conference.

  • 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time (without advanced standing).
  • 1 - 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent (with advanced standing).

For further information about advanced standing see the Pathways section.   

The Graduate Certificate in Art in Public Space and Graduate Diploma in Art in Public Space are available as exit awards of this degree. Any advanced standing you receive for the masters program is not transferrable to an exit award. If you wish to exit early with one of these programs, you must have completed all courses specified in the relevant program structure.

  • 2 years full-time (without advanced standing).
  • 1 - 1.5 years full-time (with advanced standing).

For further information about advanced standing see the  Pathways  section.   

Learning outcomes

The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this degree and how they can be applied in your career are described in the  learning outcomes .

Electives and course plan

Throughout your degree you will complete core subjects, including multiple studios, and subjects that cover critical frameworks, research, and professional creative practice.

In addition to your core subjects, you will also have the opportunity to select multiple electives that allow you to further specialise and hone your practice.

This degree is designed to be focused on you: your interests and your practice. You will develop your experience as a practitioner working in the public realm. You will reflect on your specific interests and develop projects that reflect your research interests.

Course structure

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Note: International student visa holders can only study full-time.

As a graduate of the Master of Arts (Art in Public Space), you will have the skills required to produce public art projects in professional environments, and the expertise to work in the field of criticism and specialised arts management. Graduates are often employed as client representatives and public art project, business and site managers.

Public art is an expanding field of arts practice that is increasingly supported by government in Australia and overseas. Due to the strong industry support, the field is continuously developing new and inventive arts practices.

Graduates will be qualified for such roles as:

  • practicing artist
  • cultural development officer specialising in public art
  • art in public space project manager
  • curator specialising in public art.

Architects and designers also undertake this degree to further develop their careers in their existing fields.

You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.

Academic requirements

Prerequisites, selection tasks, english language requirements.

You must have:

  • successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) or
  • have at least 5 years of relevant work experience or professional practice.

To have your professional experience considered you must include in your application a CV and a personal statement that details your experience.

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.

Semester 1, 2024

You must complete and submit the Art in Public Space selection task. Please click the apply button to submit your direct application. The link to submit your selection task will appear on the applicant dashboard after you have submitted your application.

Entry into this program is competitive and applications are assessed in the order that they are received until the selection task dates, if places are still available. For your best chance at admission into this program, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Selection task dates

The selection task requires:, applicant statement.

Describe your current practice. This statement could include: art, design, performance work (include any website links) and the interests you want to address with this program (maximum 250 words).

Your folio should be a package of images that may include but are not limited to: drawings, sketches, paintings, models, photographs, and/or digital works that describe your practice. You should include a description of the concepts/ideas/context that lead to the works represented in your folio.

Submission instructions

You may upload your folio in a single PDF or supply a URL to your online folio or website, containing a maximum of 20 pages (maximum size 10MB). If your work is a collaboration, please detail precisely your role, and the role of the collaborator/s (maximum 200 words).

Most applicants will be selected based on their selection task and will not be required to attend an interview. If further information is needed to make a selection decision, you will be invited to an interview.

Semester 2, 2024

Selection task details and submission dates will be available early 2024 for programs with a midyear intake. 

Entry into this program is competitive and applications are assessed in the order that they are received until the selection task date, if places are still available. For your best chance at admission into this program, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Selection task requirements

Selection task requirements will be available early 2024 for programs with a midyear intake.

You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements  to be eligible for a place in this program.

You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.

You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent overseas qualification.

You may also be considered if you have at least 5 years work experience or professional practice.

Pre-selection kit : You are required to submit a completed  pre-selection kit (PDF 170kb)  along with your application. 

Interview : You may be required to attend an interview. This can be conducted in person, via Skype or telephone.

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
  • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit  English language requirements and equivalency information .

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at  RMIT English Worldwide .

Pathway options

Advanced standing and credit, further study.

You can gain entry to this masters degree from a range of RMIT undergraduate programs, if you meet the entry requirements.

Masters advanced standing

If you have successfully completed one of the following qualifications specialising in fine art, you will be eligible for advanced standing as follows:

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for Australian qualifications in vocational and higher education.

Credit and recognition of prior learning

Applicants with a bachelor degree (honours), graduate certificate, graduate diploma or masters qualification majoring in a different discipline may also be eligible for credit transfer of up to 48 credit points (equivalent to one semester full time study).

Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the  RMIT Credit Policy .

Upon successful completion of this program, you may be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University, including  PhD (Art) , subject to the program's entrance requirements.

You can gain entry into this degree from a range of RMIT undergraduate programs.

Master Advanced Standing

When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit.

Applicants with a bachelor honours degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or masters degree qualification majoring in a different discipline may also be eligible for credit transfer of up to 48 credit points (equivalent to one semester full time study).

When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and weightings, and reference to the learning resources.

Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy .

Upon successful completion of this degree, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT Masters by Research or Doctoral (PhD) program.

Fee summary

2024 indicative fees.

  • Full-fee places: AU$28,800 (2024 annual fee)*.

Additional expenses

  • Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$351 maximum fee for 2024*.
  • Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

Annual fee adjustment*

Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.

*Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.

Defer your payment

This program is offered on a full-fee paying basis only. If you are offered a place, you will need to pay the full tuition costs of your program. However, eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s  FEE-HELP  loan scheme.

Paying your fees and applying for refunds

For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see  Paying your fees and applying for refunds .

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual  student services and amenities fee (SSAF) , which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2024 is $351.  

For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see  Paying SSAF .

You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These  additional fees and expenses  vary from program to program.

Fee assistance

Fee-help loans.

Eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s  FEE-HELP  loan scheme.

SA-HELP Loans

You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the  SA-HELP  loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.

How does a HELP loan work?

If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated  HELP  debt.

You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.

For more information about loan repayment options see  Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans)  or  Study Assist .

Income tax deductions

You may be eligible to apply for income tax deductions for education expenses linked to your employment.

See the  Australian Taxation Office (ATO)  for more information.

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.

The annual tuition fee for 2024 is AU$38,400.

The total indicative tuition fee for 2024 commencement is AU$78,720.

Other costs

In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:

  • Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)  in each calendar year.
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)  - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
  • Some programs incur  additional expenses .

You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the  cost of living  in Melbourne.

Important fee information

Find out more details about  how fees are calculated  and the expected annual increase.

Applying for refunds

Find information on how to apply for a  refund  as a continuing international student.

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