Masters in Sociology
Master
of Arts (MA)
by Research (100%)
Master
of Arts (MA)
by Coursework and Research (66%)
Master of Arts in Applied Social Research
Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology by Research (100%)
Candidates enrolled in the MA in sociology by research normally complete a thesis of 40,000 - 60,000 words in length. All students will be allocated a supervisor from our staff who has particular knowledge and expertise in the topic area. Students may be asked to audit subjects where this appears desirable. Attendance at School research seminars is required.
Entry Requirements and Length of Candidature
Candidates with a BA Honours degree with an HI or H2A result in the relevant discipline or a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Research) in anthropology and sociology (or equivalent) with an HI or H2A result are eligible for admission. This research degree may be completed in no more than two years full time study or four years part time study.
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Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology by Coursework and Research (66%)
The MA in sociology may also be completed by coursework and research. Students enrolled in this program must take two coursework subjects and complete a research thesis of 25,000-35,000 words in length. This course provides students who already have an honours degree in anthropology, sociology or other cognate disciplines with the opportunity to expand, update and deepen their knowledge and understanding. Other students may gain entry to this masters course by first completing an Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Research). Students may choose such a program for various reasons, including the desire to pursue their own intellectual interests, to gain more specialised knowledge and detailed understanding of a particular area, to acquire technical and applied skills and knowledge, or to prepare themselves for a PhD and a career in research and teaching. The course may be taken over one and a half years full-time or three years part-time.
Entry Requirements and Length of Candidature
Applicants should have an Honours degree with a grade of H1 or H2A in a relevant discipline (or equivalent qualification) or and Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Research) with a research component in sociology or anthropology with an overall grade of H2A or above as well as a distinction or above in the research component.
Course Structure
Students undertake 66% thesis by research and 34% coursework component. The coursework comprises two twelve point subjects selected from those listed below. Alternative subjects may be taken with the approval of the School graduate coordinator.
SYM5005 Qualitative research strategies (1)
SYM5015 Secondary analysis of official statistics (2)
SYM5025 Survey Research (2)
SYM5035 Theoretical and methodological
issues in applied social research (1)
SYM5045 Applied
statistics (next offered in 2003)
SYM5055 Application
of computer techniques (1)
SYM5065 Issues in public policy
(1)
ASM5080 The theory and practice of research (next
offered in 2001)
ASM5290 Theorising culture (1)
ASM5800 Special ASM subject (other approved 5th year level
subject)
PLM5390 Grand theories of politics (2)
RLM5340 Religion in Australian Society
SWM5140
Policy, program planning and evaluation I (1)
SWM5160
Child abuse, child protection and the state (2)
WSM5180
Sex, power, self: feminist interventions in contemporary discourse
(1)
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For more information you can e-mail: postgrad.enquiries.psi@arts.monash.edu.au