AUG Social Media
AUG Student Services logo
Menu
Monash University logo

Master of Arts

Masters.
Monash University

58

in world overall ranking*

6

in local overall ranking*
Apply

About the course

Enrolment in a master's by research degree involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by you as the student. It is expected that the research you undertake will make a contribution to the discipline in which you are enrolled by applying, critiquing, analysing or interpreting that knowledge in ways that facilitate pathways for further learning. You will be supported in your research by a supervisory team. The programme delivers postgraduate depth in theory, applied practice, and professional standards for specialist career progression.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue research, policy, cultural and analytical roles where advanced investigation and critical thinking are valued. Pathways can include progressing to a PhD, working in universities and research organisations, or applying research skills in government, NGOs, cultural institutions, media and consulting. This masters-by-research degree supports careers requiring advanced expertise in arts and humanities. Preparing graduates for advanced professional, specialist, and leadership roles in the discipline.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


living costs restaurant icon
Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
living costs house icon
Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
living costs house icon
Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
living costs transportation icon
Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
living costs utilities icon
Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


Salary Chart
*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

tick icon International:

A$46,000 per year

Contact us for more details

Information

tick icon Duration

2 years

campus icon Campuses

Caulfield
Clayton
Caulfield
Clayton
Clayton
Caulfield

tick icon Course Code

2695

hotline icon Hotline

+61 3 9663 5333

email icon Email

australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY-BASED LEARNING PLACEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

A$18,000

tick iconPHARMACY INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$100,000

tick iconMONASH INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE

Up to A$40,000

FIND OUT MORE

Related Courses