CourseMaster’s Degree (Research)MA Research Training

A7001 Master of Arts Research Training

Faculty of Arts

Master of Arts Research Training (A7001) is a 2 years full-time, 0-credit-point, master’s degree (research) course from the Faculty of Arts, taught at Clayton, Malaysia and Caulfield. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.

Credit points
0
Duration
2 years full time
4 years part time
Campus
Clayton, Malaysia, Caulfield
Off campus, On campus

This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Overview

Enrolment in a master's by research degree involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by you as the student. It is expected that the research you undertake will make a contribution to the discipline in which you are enrolled by applying, critiquing, analysing or interpreting that knowledge in ways that facilitate pathways for further learning. You will be supported in your research by a supervisory team.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

  1. 1

    Successful completion of the program will signify that the student has successfully completed a course of postgraduate training in research under academic supervision, and has submitted a thesis that the examiners have declared to be a contribution to knowledge and which demonstrates the student's capacity to carry out independent research.

  2. 2

    The course learning outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9.

Entry requirements

English language

Students will have to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements for a doctoral degree at Monash University. 

Full documentary evidence in support of English Language Proficiency (ELP) must be submitted with applications for admission and scholarship. Monash University reserves the right to seek further documentary evidence of ELP.

More information

Progression to further studies

If you have made exceptional progress and your project is of sufficient depth and breadth you may apply to transfer to a Doctor of Philosophy within 15 months (equivalent full-time) of commencing this course.

Notes for students

Students are required to complete compulsory modules as part of their enrolment. All graduate research students are required to complete the compulsory module that includes:

  • Monash Graduate Research Induction (online)
  • Research Integrity (online)
  • Cultural Foundations: Building your knowledge of Australia's First Peoples (online)
  • any faculty or program induction requirements

In addition, students may be required to undertake occupational health and safety training.

Other information

Enrolment in a master's by research degree involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by you as the student. It is expected that the research you undertake will make a contribution to the discipline in which you are enrolled by applying, critiquing, analysing or interpreting that knowledge in ways that facilitate pathways for further learning. You will be supported in your research by a supervisory team.

Contacts

Academic Coordinator
Professor Megan Farrelly

Common questions

How long is Master of Arts Research Training?

2 years full time, 0 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 0 semesters of full-time study.

Where can I study Master of Arts Research Training?

At Clayton, Malaysia and Caulfield.

How do I plan my Master of Arts Research Training units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification
Master’s Degree (Research)
AQF level
Level 9
Credit points
0
Full time
2 Years
Part time
4 Years
Maximum time
2 years
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Abbreviation
MA Research Training
Award title
Master of Arts Research Training
Handbook years
2021202220232024202520262027