The Master of Research (Arts) will allow you to deepen your understanding of the humanities and develop your research skills. Comprised of research and research training, you will undertake 48 credit points of research training and coursework in the first year, and complete a 48-credit point thesis in your second year. You may choose from the following specialisations made available by the Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts: History, Politics, Sociology, Indigenous Studies, Language and Linguistics, English, International Studies, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, and Science and Technology Studies. Advanced standing may be awarded for the research training and coursework component, and will determine your entry point into this degree. Course Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems and concepts and apply established theories to identified discipline areas. Understand, in the context of an advanced body of knowledge, recent developments in an identified discipline area. With creativity and initiative, plan a substantial piece of research using advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the identified discipline area. Communicate effectively, to a range of audiences, coherent and sustained arguments to evaluate and justify the selected research question, research design and interpretation of research results. Implement a substantial piece of research that shows mastery of, and the capacity for critical reflection on, the application of theoretical knowledge with a high level of personal autonomy, accountability and regards for conventions for research integrity, privacy and integrity issues. Disseminate research outcomes to specialist and non-specialist audiences.