Master the art of research and apply it to your field

The Master of Applied Arts and Humanities (Research) is a full-time or part-time course which sees you working with highly qualified researchers with strong industry connections on a research thesis or creative project. Fields you can choose to explore include: communication, journalism, creative writing, culture and heritage, industrial design, visual communication design, architecture, landscape architecture, TESOL/FLT or international studies.

You will develop a deep knowledge of recent developments in your chosen area, as you work to produce a research thesis of up to 60,000 words, or a non-traditional research output, such as a creative work or design which addresses a research question plus accompanying critical essay. This unique and flexible degree encourages multidisciplinary research that mirrors the dynamic nature of today’s professions and aims to give you a creative edge in your future career. As a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), this course is covered under the Australian Government's Research Training Program (RTP) funding model, which provides a fee offset for domestic students for the standard duration of the course.

Study a Master of Applied Arts and Humanities (Research) at UC and you will:

• receive structured training in research methods
• exhibit advanced knowledge of research principles and skills appropriate to one or more fields
• be part of an exciting community of researchers and research students in a dynamic and diverse faculty
• articulate your findings to your research and industry peers
• demonstrate an ability to communicate with the community of researchers within UC and the professions to create opportunities for research cooperation.

Work Integrated Learning

While studying this unique postgraduate degree, you will undertake a research thesis or creative project of your choosing which is grounded in your professional field of expertise and is based on your past experiences. Previous practical examples by students have included the development of real-world projects such as digital apps, websites, poetry books, films, novels and music ventures.

Career opportunities

• Academic
• Arts policy analyst
• Creative writer
• Filmmaker
• Digital artist
• Cultural heritage professional

Course-specific information

Applicants must have studied and/or undertaken work experience in the field in which they seek to carry out their research. This can be demonstrated by a testamur or a portfolio of work demonstrating subject matter knowledge/experience.

Domestic students who are accepted on this course are provided for under the Australian Government's Research Training Program (RTP) funding model, which provides a fee offset for the standard duration of the course. Once your RTP entitlement is consumed, you will be charged the annual fee rate that applied at the start of your degree. Further information on fees for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students can be found here.