This research degree is designed for published creative writers in any genre who wish to advance their academic and creative skills.

Entry Requirements

(a)(i) have a bachelor's degree with first class or upper second class honours in creative writing; or

(ii) submit and have approved by the Head of the School of Social and Cultural Studies and the Board of the Graduate Research School a folio of creative writing, at least one third of which has been published by recognised publishers, amounting to between 4000 and 5000 words of prose or the equivalent of poetry or drama as determined by the Head of School;

and

(b) submit and have approved by the Head of the School of Social and Cultural Studies and the Board of the Graduate Research School a 2000- to 3000-word critical essay on an aspect of the writer's craft.

Other Fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Eligible for Australian Research Scheme funding.

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This specialist degree provides a high-quality academic qualification in the theory and practice of the fine arts that carries credibility both nationally and internationally and empowers artists in their pursuit of national and international recognition. The Master of Fine Arts differs from other fine arts degrees in that it assumes a high level of both theoretical and practical expertise in fine arts. Students without this background are required to do preliminary work.

Entry Requirements

(a) have completed the requirements for the degree of bachelor in an appropriate subject area from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Board;

and

(b) have completed the requirements for a qualification in Art Practice from a recognised tertiary institution, or be judged by the Board, having regard to the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts, to have equivalent practical expertise and professional standing;

and

(c) be able to satisfy the Board that they have the general ability to complete the course and the special ability to prepare and present a thesis.

Other Fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Eligible for Australian Research Scheme funding.

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For health professionals who seek to develop their knowledge and skills in health professional education. In addition, students are able to pursue in depth research.

This course is designed to suit a range of health professionals who seek to develop their knowledge and skills in health professional education. In addition, students are able to pursue in depth a particular area of research interest.

Entry Requirements

The degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;
or a nursing or allied health degree from this University or another recognised institution;
or an undergraduate degree in related health disciplines.

Other Fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Eligible for Australian Research Scheme funding.

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This specialist degree is designed for graduates to pursue research in aspects of Japanese studies. Suitable topics for research include contemporary social, cultural and political issues. Students are expected to be proficient in the Japanese language. It is expected that considerable use of non-English language sources, including academic literature, the press and televisual media, is made in research.

Entry Requirements

(a) have completed the requirements for the degree of bachelor in an appropriate subject area from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;

and

(b) be able to satisfy the Board that they have the general ability to complete the course and the special ability to prepare and present a thesis;

and

(c) be able to satisfy the Head of the School of Social and Cultural Studies and the Board that the student has appropriate relevant knowledge of the Japanese language and studies to be able to undertake the course by—

(i) having completed at least one Japanese language unit available through the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at each of Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 and at least one Japanese studies unit; or

(ii) having equivalent knowledge as approved by the Board, having regard to the recommendation of the Head of the School of Social and Cultural Studies

Other Fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Eligible for Australian Research Scheme funding.

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This course provides an opportunity for qualified physiotherapists, who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Neurological Rehabilitation, to design, conduct, analyse and write up a research project in an area of sub-specialty within neurological rehabilitation. Students develop their understanding of the process of clinical research as well as demonstrating competence at each stage of the research process.

Entry Requirements

(a) a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy;

and

(b) the Graduate Diploma in Neurological Rehabilitation from this University.

Other Fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Eligible for Australian Research Scheme funding.

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