Undertake a research project to gain a respected masters qualification in the humanities, arts or social sciences. You'll be supported by a large community of academic staff with experience conducting research projects, presenting papers to international conferences, and publishing academic journal articles and books. Our position in the west of Melbourne offers unique opportunities for collaborative research. We have strong connections with community, healthcare and arts organisations, as well as local and national government departments. During your masters study, you'll expand and develop specialist knowledge and demonstrate independent thought, while undertaking an original thesis. You'll also improve your career prospects in a competitive field by highlighting your ability to research, write, manage projects, and think critically and logically. VU Research offers supervision for masters degree programs in areas including: Asian and Pacific Studies History Political Science Sociology Post-colonial Studies Social Policy Sociology Social Movement Studies Globalisation Studies Criminal Justice Studies International Development. Careers in social and cultural organisations Masters graduates are prepared for a wide range of roles in government or the public service, community and non-government organisations and media. Our graduates often go on to work in the following areas: journalism, writing or strategic communications publishing arts administration and management government and policy work community-sector professional roles creative arts Course structure The standard duration of a Masters Degree (Research) is two years of full-time study or part-time equivalent, although in certain circumstances the degree may be completed in eighteen months. In some cases the student may be required to complete approved coursework units such as laboratory skills or research design as part of the Masters Degree (Research). Course structure and units Students are invited, in the first instance, to discuss their potential research topic with the College Research Professor, or contact the College Postgraduate Co-ordinator for more information. Research Full-Time Unit code APR1000; Credits48