Master of Arts

Select the option that best describes you. I want to study on campus If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia: You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under two admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule B: You have completed one of the following qualifications (or an overseas equivalent) in a discipline relevant to your chosen major:* Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8) Masters (AQF Level 9) If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).

• To view majors and their Rule B eligibility requirements please see the Additional Admission Requirements section. Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Additional Admission Requirements If you are admitted under Rule A , you can choose your preferred major in this course. However, if you are admitted under Rule B , which major/s you are eligible to study in this course will depend on the major/s of the qualification you are using for admission. For example, if you are admitted under Rule B and you would like to study the Ancient History major in this course, your previous qualification must have included a relevant major such as (but not limited to) Ancient History, Archaeology, History, Philosophy, or Religious Studies. Please see below a list of majors in this course (bolded), and examples of major/s we consider relevant. If you are unsure if the major of your previous qualification can be considered relevant, please submit your application and allow us to assess this for you. Ancient History – Ancient History, Archaeology, Classical Languages, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies Archaeology – Ancient History, Archaeology, Classical Languages, History, Indigenous Studies Creative Futures - Creative Arts (Design, Drama, Fine Arts, Music, Visual Arts and/or Writing), Cultural Heritage and Conservation, Electronic/Digital/Computational Arts, Media Arts, Museum Studies, Production Criminology - Anthropology, Behavioural Science, Criminal Justice, Economics, International Business, International Relations, Law/Laws, Policy Studies, Political Science, Security Studies, Society and Culture, Social Work, Sociology, Studies in Human Society, Welfare Studies English – Communication and Media Studies, Drama and Theatre Studies, English, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Studies in Human Society Geography – Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geography, Studies in Human Society History: Australian and World Histories – Ancient History, Archaeology, Heritage Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies Linguistics – English, Languages, or Education with a major in English Literacy, Languages Other Than English (LOTE), English as a Second Language (ESL), Linguistics Media and Communications – Communication and Media Studies, Languages, Literature, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Policy Studies, Political Science, Religious Studies, Studies in Human Society Medieval and Modern European History – Ancient History, Archaeology, Heritage Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies Philosophy – Philosophy, Religious Studies Political and International Studies –International Relations, Peace Studies, Policy Studies, Political Science, Security Studies, Studies in Human Society Sociology – Criminology, Geography, History, Linguistics, Peace Studies, Political Science, Sociology Studies in Religion – Ancient History, History, Philosophy, Religion Theatre and Digital Performance – English, Media and Communications, Performance, Theatre Studies, Writing World Literatures - English, Languages, Literature, Writing – Communication and Media Studies, History, Literature, Philosophy, Policy Studies, Religious Studies, Writing Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Visa Information On-Campus study If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa . The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions. I want to study online If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia): You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under two admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule B: You have completed one of the following qualifications (or an overseas equivalent) in a discipline relevant to your chosen major:* Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8) Masters (AQF Level 9) If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).

• To view majors and their Rule B eligibility requirements please see the Additional Admission Requirements section. Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Additional Admission Requirements If you are admitted under Rule A , you can choose your preferred major in this course. However, if you are admitted under Rule B , which major/s you are eligible to study in this course will depend on the major/s of the qualification you are using for admission. For example, if you are admitted under Rule B and you would like to study the Ancient History major in this course, your previous qualification must have included a relevant major such as (but not limited to) Ancient History, Archaeology, History, Philosophy, or Religious Studies. Please see below a list of majors in this course (bolded), and examples of major/s we consider relevant. If you are unsure if the major of your previous qualification can be considered relevant, please submit your application and allow us to assess this for you. Ancient History – Ancient History, Archaeology, Classical Languages, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies Archaeology – Ancient History, Archaeology, Classical Languages, History, Indigenous Studies Creative Futures - Creative Arts (Design, Drama, Fine Arts, Music, Visual Arts and/or Writing), Cultural Heritage and Conservation, Electronic/Digital/Computational Arts, Media Arts, Museum Studies, Production Criminology - Anthropology, Behavioural Science, Criminal Justice, Economics, International Business, International Relations, Law/Laws, Policy Studies, Political Science, Security Studies, Society and Culture, Social Work, Sociology, Studies in Human Society, Welfare Studies English – Communication and Media Studies, Drama and Theatre Studies, English, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Studies in Human Society Geography – Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geography, Studies in Human Society History: Australian and World Histories – Ancient History, Archaeology, Heritage Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies Linguistics – English, Languages, or Education with a major in English Literacy, Languages Other Than English (LOTE), English as a Second Language (ESL), Linguistics Media and Communications – Communication and Media Studies, Languages, Literature, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Policy Studies, Political Science, Religious Studies, Studies in Human Society Medieval and Modern European History – Ancient History, Archaeology, Heritage Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies Philosophy – Philosophy, Religious Studies Political and International Studies –International Relations, Peace Studies, Policy Studies, Political Science, Security Studies, Studies in Human Society Sociology – Criminology, Geography, History, Linguistics, Peace Studies, Political Science, Sociology Studies in Religion – Ancient History, History, Philosophy, Religion Theatre and Digital Performance – English, Media and Communications, Performance, Theatre Studies, Writing World Literatures - English, Languages, Literature, Writing – Communication and Media Studies, History, Literature, Philosophy, Policy Studies, Religious Studies, Writing Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Visa Information Online study in your own country If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa . If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay. Online study in Australia If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units). Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card. Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Course Entry Advanced Standing Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest. If you are admitted under Rule B you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule A you can apply for up to 36 credit points of Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule B you can apply for up to a further 12 credit points of Advanced Standing. Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for research and/or reading units. > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing This course is offered under two admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule B: You have completed one of the following qualifications (or an overseas equivalent) in a discipline relevant to your chosen major:* Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8) Masters (AQF Level 9) If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).

• To view majors and their Rule B eligibility requirements please see the Additional Admission Requirements section. Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. Additional Admission Requirements If you are admitted under Rule A , you can choose your preferred major in this course. However, if you are admitted under Rule B , which major/s you are eligible to study in this course will depend on the major/s of the qualification you are using for admission. For example, if you are admitted under Rule B and you would like to study the Ancient History major in this course, your previous qualification must have included a relevant major such as (but not limited to) Ancient History, Archaeology, History, Philosophy, or Religious Studies. Please see below a list of majors in this course (bolded), and examples of major/s we consider relevant. If you are unsure if the major of your previous qualification can be considered relevant, please submit your application and allow us to assess this for you. Ancient History – Ancient History, Archaeology, Classical Languages, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies Archaeology – Ancient History, Archaeology, Classical Languages, History, Indigenous Studies Creative Futures - Creative Arts (Design, Drama, Fine Arts, Music, Visual Arts and/or Writing), Cultural Heritage and Conservation, Electronic/Digital/Computational Arts, Media Arts, Museum Studies, Production Criminology - Anthropology, Behavioural Science, Criminal Justice, Economics, International Business, International Relations, Law/Laws, Policy Studies, Political Science, Security Studies, Society and Culture, Social Work, Sociology, Studies in Human Society, Welfare Studies English – Communication and Media Studies, Drama and Theatre Studies, English, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Studies in Human Society Geography – Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geography, Studies in Human Society History: Australian and World Histories – Ancient History, Archaeology, Heritage Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies Linguistics – English, Languages, or Education with a major in English Literacy, Languages Other Than English (LOTE), English as a Second Language (ESL), Linguistics Media and Communications – Communication and Media Studies, Languages, Literature, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Policy Studies, Political Science, Religious Studies, Studies in Human Society Medieval and Modern European History – Ancient History, Archaeology, Heritage Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies Philosophy – Philosophy, Religious Studies Political and International Studies –International Relations, Peace Studies, Policy Studies, Political Science, Security Studies, Studies in Human Society Sociology – Criminology, Geography, History, Linguistics, Peace Studies, Political Science, Sociology Studies in Religion – Ancient History, History, Philosophy, Religion Theatre and Digital Performance – English, Media and Communications, Performance, Theatre Studies, Writing World Literatures - English, Languages, Literature, Writing – Communication and Media Studies, History, Literature, Philosophy, Policy Studies, Religious Studies, Writing Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Course Entry Advanced Standing Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest. If you are admitted under Rule B you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule A you can apply for up to 36 credit points of Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule B you can apply for up to a further 12 credit points of Advanced Standing. Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for research and/or reading units. > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing

Career outcomes Examples of careers that may be bolstered by a Master of Arts include, but are not limited to: public relations foreign affairs creative industries political and social management journalism and communications GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives and museums) and cultural heritage. Other career information Employers look for flexibility in their staff, expecting to retrain staff as work demands change. To meet this need, they tend to seek out people who are intellectually flexible, with analytical minds and good communication skills. At UNE, students who complete a Master of Arts are trained to think for themselves, acquire and process information, communicate their thoughts effectively and exercise initiative; all skills that employers seek.