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Higher Degrees by Research

PhD and Master of Arts by Research

The School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences (HUMCASS) is a multidisciplinary school and supervises masters and PhD students in the following disciplines:

HUMCASS offers opportunities for interdisciplinary supervision, has excellent facilities for students and provides candidates with a research allowance to assist with expenses.

Supervision

For students seeking a supervisor for their theses, a list of staff research interests and supervision areas is available here:

Areas of Supervision

Facilities for Postgraduates in the School

HUMCASS has excellent facilities for postgraduate students. Students have access to a desk, computer and telephone, as well as printing and photocopying facilities.

The postgraduate allowance ($2000 for PhD students and $1000 for masters students) contributes to research expenses and conference travel. Students who publish their research also receive money from the research dividend that can be used for research expenses.

Postgraduate Seminars

Al students present a paper annually on their thesis research at the HUMCASS Reporting Day. Students are encouraged to attend the special seminars that are held for postgraduate students within the School, to present at the HUMCASS research forums and to participate in the publication mentoring program.

Current postgraduate research topics

Available here is a list of HUMCASS masters and PhD thesis topics

Links

The Monash Research Graduate School website contains information relating to PhD candidature at Monash University , including, scholarships, entry requirements, grants and awards. It also has copies of the Monash University Doctoral Handbook.

The Arts Research Graduate School is responsible for masters programs and contains information on entry requirements, candidature, scholarships and awards.

Inquiries

For further information on PhD, Masters and Graduate Programs, contact:

Linda Butler
School Research Officer
School of Humanities, Communications & Social Sciences
Telephone: 03 9902 6345 or 5122 6345
Fax: 03 9902 6400 or 5122 6400
Linda.Butler@arts.monash.edu.au

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