Master of Arts

Sharpen your faculties in problem solving and decision making in a rigorous environment for intellectual, professional and personal growth. The University of the Sunshine Coast offers broad study areas to choose from, with highly qualified academic staff to supervise your research.

Research areas

USC supports research in the following areas:

• Communication and media studies
• Creative arts
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Society and culture
• Environment and sustainability
• Management and business
• Law

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to Master of Arts candidature, applicants are normally required to hold a bachelor degree with at least Honours Class 2 Division II from a recognised higher education institution.

Applicants who have completed a bachelors degree and have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard equivalent to at least Honours Class 2 Division II may also be considered.

In exceptional cases, applications may be considered on the basis of other evidence of general and professional qualifications as approved by the Research Degrees Committee.

Refer also to the University's English language requirements.

Admission is subject to availability of appropriate supervision and facilities.

(a) a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher on a seven point scale from a recognised higher education institution; or

(b) a Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) Class IIB from a recognised higher education institution; or

(c) a record of qualifications and/or professional research experience deemed to be equivalent to the standard of (a) or (b) as may be approved by the Research Degrees Committee, or the Chairperson acting on behalf of the Committee.

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.