Master of Arts (Advanced Seminar & Shorter Thesis)

Overview

Career outcomes for the Master of Arts (Advanced Seminar and Shorter Thesis) allow you to take a step in the right direction. You will have a head start pursuing:

• Higher research and academia
• Consultancy
• Managerial positions

Graduates from this degree have worked at:

• The University of Otago
• Sinclair Knight Merz
• Barwon Health Grace McKella Rehabilitation Centre

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of the Master of Arts (Advanced Seminar & Shorter Thesis), the graduate researcher will be able to:

• demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge that includes recent developments in one or more disciplines
• independently investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
• demonstrate advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning
• independently design and execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to knowledge within their field
• disseminate research findings effectively in the professional arena
• demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, research ethics and integrity.

Graduate attributes

For graduate attributes, refer to the Graduate Research Hub.