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Monash University Calendar
Faculty of Arts regulations
Master of Arts
1. The degree
There shall be a degree of Master of Arts (MA).
2. Interpretation
In these regulations, unless the contrary intention appears:
'faculty' means the Faculty of Arts;
'faculty board' means the faculty board of the Faculty of Arts;
'chairman' or 'head' means the chairman or head of the department or
centre concerned;
'degree' means the degree of Master of Arts;
'thesis' includes a major thesis, minor thesis and research papers or
critical essays.
3. Admission to candidature
3.1 The faculty board may admit to candidature for the degree either
under part I or part II an applicant:
3.1.1 who has qualified in this university for the degree of Bachelor
of Arts with honours; or
3.1.2 who has qualified in this university for the pass degree of Bachelor
of Arts, with results deemed suitable by the
faculty board; or
3.1.3 who has qualified in this university for a degree other than the
degree of Bachelor of Arts provided that in the opinion of the faculty
board the degree concerned is a suitable preparation for the applicant's
proposed field of study; or
3.1.4 who has, at another university or tertiary institution, gained
a qualification or qualifications which the faculty board deems to be
the equivalent of the qualification referred to in paragraph 3.1.1; or
3.1.5 who has, at another university or tertiary institution, gained
a qualification or qualifications which the faculty board deems to be
the equivalent of the qualification referred to in paragraph 3.1.2; or
3.1.6 whose qualifications or experience or both the faculty board deems
to be a suitable preparation for the applicant's proposed field of study;
3.1.7 for the degree in applied linguistics:
3.1.7.1 who has qualified in this university for the degree of Bachelor
of Arts with a major sequence in linguistics or who has qualified for
the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major sequence in English or a
language, with credit standard results attained in a subject or subjects
valued at not less than twenty-four points in the third part of the major
sequence in the relevant discipline or disciplines; or
3.1.7.2 who has, at another university or tertiary institution, gained
a qualification or qualifications which the faculty board deems to be
the equivalent of the qualification referred to in subparagraph 3.1.7.1.
3.2 Master of Arts - part I -
3.2.1 On the recommendation of the chairman or head, the faculty board
may admit as a part I candidate an applicant:
3.2.1.1 who has applied under paragraph 3.1.1 or 3.1.4, where the discipline
in which the applicant for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with honours
is considered to be an inappropriate preparation for the proposed field
of graduate study, or if in the opinion of the chairman or head the applicant's
performance in the final honours examination for the degree of Bachelor
of Arts with honours, or an equivalent examination, does not constitute
an adequate preparation for the applicant's proposed field of study;
or
3.2.1.2 who has applied under paragraphs 3.1.2, 3.1.3 or 3.1.5 and who
is not proceeding under paragraph 3.2.2; or
3.2.1.3 who has applied under paragraph 3.1.6.
3.2.2 A candidate admitted to part I candidature may be admitted to part
II candidature after completing such courses and passing such examinations
as the faculty board may require as preparation for the proposed course
of study.
3.2.3 In circumstances it considers special, the faculty board may exempt
the candidate from a part I subject, or may permit the candidate to proceed
at once to part II candidature.
3.3 Master of Arts - part II -
On the recommendation
of the chairman or head, the faculty board may admit as a part II candidate
an applicant:
3.3.1 who has applied under paragraph 3.1.1 or 3.1.4 and has qualified
for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with honours in any discipline; or
3.3.2 who has applied under paragraph 3.1.2, 3.1.3 or 3.1.5 provided
that where such candidates are admitted to part II they shall be required
to complete such additional courses as are prescribed by the faculty
board from time to time.
4. Course of study
4.1 A candidate shall be required to:
4.1.1 submit a major thesis embodying results of an investigation carried
out by the candidate under supervision: or
4.1.2 complete such courses as may be prescribed from time to time by
the faculty board, and submit a minor thesis embodying results of an
investigation carried out by the candidate under supervision; or
4.1.3 complete such courses as may be prescribed from time to time by
the faculty board and, where required submit research papers or critical
essays related to those courses.
4.2 For candidates admitted under paragraph 3.2.2 the course of study
shall normally be divided into parts I and II. A candidate required to
complete part I shall be required to achieve results at an overall average
of at least credit level to qualify to proceed to part II.
5. Conditions
of candidature
5.1 On admitting an applicant to full candidature the faculty board
shall prescribe whether the candidate shall proceed under subsection
4.1 or 4.2, provided that the faculty board may subsequently permit the
candidate to change his or her course of study to that prescribed by
another subsection.
5.2 For a candidate proceeding under subsection 4.1 the faculty board,
on admitting the candidate shall, on the recommendation of the chairman
or head
5.2.1 approve the proposed topic or field of study for the major thesis;
and
5.2.2 appoint a member of the academic staff of the university, who shall
be responsible to the faculty board, as supervisor.
5.3 For a candidate proceeding under subsection 4.2 the faculty board
shall, on the recommendation of the chairman or head:
5.3.1 on admitting the candidate, prescribe the course or courses the
candidate shall undertake; and
5.3.2 upon completion of the course or courses prescribed:
5.3.2.1 approve the proposed topic or field of study for the minor thesis
or research papers; and
5.3.2.2 appoint a member of the academic staff of the university, who
shall be responsible to faculty board, as supervisor.
5.4 The faculty board, on the recommendation of the chairman or head,
may appoint an acting supervisor for a candidate proceeding under subsection
4.1 or 4.2 when the supervisor is to be absent from the university for
more than three consecutive months.
5.5 The faculty board, on the recommendation of the chairman or head,
may approve a permanent change in the supervisor of a candidate as required.
5.6 The faculty board, on the recommendation of the chairman or head,
may appoint a person of recognised standing in the relevant field, whether
or not the person is a member of the academic staff, as associate supervisor.
5.7 A candidate shall attend the university under such conditions as
the faculty board may prescribe.
5.8 A candidate shall not undertake concurrently any other course of
study in this or another university or tertiary institution without the
prior permission of the faculty board.
5.9 The faculty board may review the academic progress of a candidate
and, after taking into account any recommendation from the chairman or
head and the supervisor, and after giving the candidate an opportunity
to be heard, may terminate the candidature on the grounds of unsatisfactory
performance.
6. Time limits
6.1 Except with the approval of the faculty board, and except where
the approved course of study prescribes a specific time limit, the period
of candidature shall be:
6.1.1 not less than twelve and not more than thirty-six months in the
case of full-time candidates; or
6.1.2 not less than twenty-four and not more than sixty months in the
case of part-time candidates.
6.2 The time limit for candidates who change from full-time candidature
to part-time candidature or vice versa, shall be determined by the faculty
board which shall take into account the periods prescribed above for
each type of candidature.
7. Thesis
7.1 The thesis shall in general be the original work of the candidate
and, if any portion is not original, the candidate shall indicate this
either generally in a preface or specifically in notes. The thesis shall
demonstrate the candidate's ability to carry out research in the field
concerned, shall show independence of thought and shall demonstrate the
candidate's ability to report his or her results.
7.2 A candidate shall not submit for the degree work previously accepted
for a degree in this or another university or tertiary institution, nor
shall the candidate, without the permission of the faculty board, submit
work which he or she has previously submitted for any such degree.
8.
Submission of thesis
8.1 Three bound copies of the thesis shall be lodged with the registrar.
8.2 The thesis shall be:
8.2.1 typewritten or printed on paper of a size and quality approved
by the faculty board; and
8.2.2 bound in a form approved by the faculty board.
8.3 A candidate shall include with the thesis, immediately following
the title page, a summary of about 250 words.
9. Certificate of supervisor
9.1 At the time a candidate submits his or her thesis, the supervisor
shall submit a statement certifying:
9.1.1 to the best of the supervisor's knowledge, the extent to which
the work was carried out by the candidate; and
9.1.2 whether, in the supervisor's opinion, the thesis is properly presented
and is prima facie worthy of examination.
9.2 Where the supervisor does not certify that the thesis is properly
presented and prima facie worthy of examination, the faculty board shall
determine whether or not the thesis is to be examined.
10. Examination
10.1 Examiners -
10.1.1 On receipt of the candidate's thesis the faculty board shall,
on the recommendation of the chairman, appoint two examiners who shall
report in writing to the faculty board. At least one examiner shall
be external to the university, except that the faculty board may permit
the examination of candidates proceeding under paragraphs 4.1.2, 4.1.3
and subsection 4.2 to be conducted wholly within the university. The
candidate's thesis supervisor shall not act as an examiner.
10.1.2 Where the two examiners are not agreed the faculty board shall
decide whether an external adjudicator be appointed who shall consider
and report to the faculty board upon the thesis and reports of the examiners.
10.2 Advisory panels -
10.2.1 An advisory panel may be constituted by the faculty board to advise
on any matter relating to or consequent upon the examination.
10.2.2 An advisory panel shall consist of the dean of the faculty (or
the dean's nominee) and three other members, two of whom shall be the
chairman or head of the department or centre and the candidate's supervisor.
10.3 Examination of major thesis -
This subsection shall apply to candidates
proceeding to the degree under subsection 4.1.
10.3.1 After considering all reports on the thesis the faculty board
shall decide whether or not the candidate has satisfied the requirements
for the degree and may be awarded the degree without further examination
and the qualifying grade at which the degree is to be awarded.
10.3.2 Where the faculty board decides that a candidate has not satisfied
the requirements for the degree it shall further consider and decide:
10.3.2.1 whether the candidate is to be required to present for such
oral and written examination as the faculty board may prescribe; or
10.3.2.2 whether the candidate is to be given leave to submit a revised
thesis on such conditions and within such period as the faculty board
may prescribe; or
10.3.2.3 whether the candidate is not to be awarded the degree.
10.4 Examination of minor thesis -
This subsection shall apply to candidates
proceeding to the degree under subsection 4.2.
10.4.1 The examiners appointed to examine a minor thesis shall also receive
a report from the chairman or head on the relative weighting of the thesis
and the performance of the candidate in the courses he or she has completed.
10.4.2 The examiners, having evaluated the thesis and considered the
report of the chairman or head, shall report to the faculty board whether
or not the work of the candidate merits the award of the degree and the
qualifying grade at which the degree is to be awarded.
10.4.3 After considering all reports on the work of the candidate the
faculty board shall decide whether or not the candidate has satisfied
the requirements for the degree and may be awarded the degree without
further examination and the qualifying grade at which the degree is to
be awarded.
10.4.4 Where the faculty board decides that a candidate has not satisfied
the requirements for the degree it shall further consider and decide:
10.4.4.1 whether the candidate is to be given leave either to complete
further course work or to submit a revised minor thesis on such conditions
and within such further period as the faculty board may prescribe; or
10.4.4.2 whether the candidate is not to be awarded the degree.
10.5 Examination of research papers -
This subsection
shall apply to candidates proceeding under subsection 4.3.
10.5.1 The examiners appointed to examine research papers or critical
essays shall also receive a report from the chairman or head on the relative
weighting of the research papers or essays and the performance of the
candidate in the courses he or she has completed.
10.5.2 The examiners, having evaluated the research papers or essays
and considered the report of the chairman or head, shall report to the
faculty board whether or not the work of the candidate merits the award
of the degree and the qualifying grade at which the degree is to be awarded.
10.5.3 After considering all reports on the work of the candidate the
faculty board shall decide whether or not the candidate has satisfied
the requirements for the degree and may be awarded the degree without
further examination and the qualifying grade at which the degree is to
be awarded.
10.5.4 Where the faculty board decides that a candidate has not satisfied
the requirements for the degree it shall further consider and decide:
10.5.4.1 whether the candidate is to be given leave either to complete
further course work or to submit revised research papers or critical
essays on such conditions and within such further period as the faculty
board may prescribe; or
10.5.4.2 whether the candidate is not to be awarded the degree.
10.A Grades for subject and theses
10.A.1 The examination results of candidates in coursework subjects
shall be awarded in five grades, namely, fail (nn), pass (p), credit
(c), distinction (d) and high distinction (HD).
10.A.2 The results of examination of the major theses, minor theses and
research papers shall be awarded in five grades, namely, fail (nn), pass
(p), credit (c), distinction (d) and high distinction (HD).
10.B Grades
for the award of the degree
The degree of Master of Arts may be awarded on the completion of part
II of the degree. There shall be a class list comprising three qualifying
grades, namely, Honours IIB (65 - 74), Honours IIA (75 - 84) and Honours
I (85 - 100). A candidate who fails to qualify for the award shall be
awarded the grade of fail (NN).
11. Access to thesis
After the faculty board has decided that the candidate has satisfied
the requirements for the degree, the three bound copies of the thesis
accepted for the purpose of the degree shall be lodged as follows:
11.1 One copy shall be lodged by the registrar in the library of the
university. Of the other copies one shall be held by the department and
one shall be returned to the candidate.
11.2 The copy of the thesis lodged in the library of the university may
be made available by the university to any person for consultation or
copying provided that:
11.2.1 for a period of three years after the thesis is lodged it shall
not be made so available without the consent of the author;
11.2.2 a thesis, access to which has been restricted by the faculty pursuant
to subsection 11.3, shall not be made available in a manner inconsistent
with the restriction so imposed.
11.3 Upon resolving that a thesis be accepted in satisfaction of the
requirements for the degree, the faculty board may also specify a period
or periods of time:
11.3.1 during which the university shall not make the thesis available
to any person for consultation or copying;
11.3.2 during which the university shall make the thesis available only
in particular circumstances;
11.3.3 being not less than three years, during which the thesis shall
not be available to any person for consultation or copying without the
consent in writing of the author.
11.4 The faculty board may at any time before the expiration of a period
of time specified in paragraph 11.3.1 extend that period of time.
11.5 The provisions of this section shall apply mutatis mutandis to research
papers or critical essays submitted by a candidate proceeding to the
degree under subsection 4.3.
12. Effect of changes in regulations
A candidate shall comply with these regulations as from time to time
amended or remade provided that where the faculty is of the opinion that
any candidate for the degree has been adversely affected by a change
in the regulations since he or she first enrolled as a candidate, the
faculty may permit the candidate to qualify for the degree under the
regulations in force at an earlier time during his or her candidature.
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