Master of Arts

UNE’s Master of Arts is designed to equip you with specialised knowledge as well as a wide range of transferrable skills that employers highly value, such as communication and critical thinking. This course is also a focused pathway to higher degree research.

With a master's degree, you can make a switch to a new career field or gain additional expertise to enhance your existing path. At UNE, you can select a major from 16 specialty areas, dive into research and tailor the program to your interests and career goals.

The following majors are available: Ancient History, Archaeology, Asia Pacific, English, Geography, History, Studies in Settler Colonialism, Linguistics, Media and Communications, Medieval and Modern European Studies, Philosophy, Political and International Studies, Sociology, Studies in Religion, Theatre and Performance, Writing.

Why study the Master of Arts with UNE?

UNE’s Master of Arts is a relatively unrestricted program of study, giving you the opportunity to enhance your existing professional skills or gain new expertise. Our course is flexible, allowing you to select subjects relating to your major, as well as units from a variety of areas. You can also delve deeper into your chosen field of study by conducting in-depth research.

By the end of this program, you will have mastered higher-level research and communication skills, detailed knowledge of your chosen subject area and key problem-solving skills.

Upon graduation, you will be more intellectually flexible, will have a sharpened analytical mind, and will be able to think independently, exercise initiative and process information efficiently. These are the skills employers seek, allowing you to remain ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing job market.

What makes our course different?

Our Master of Arts is one of the most comprehensive coursework MAs in Australia because of its depth and breadth. As a student, you will have the opportunity to:

• Choose from 16 majors across multiple disciplines. Learn from experienced and supportive educators who are at the forefront of their fields.
• Study when and where it fits your schedule, taking advantage of UNE's expertise in online learning, noting that some majors require attendance at residential schools. Or study on campus, and benefit from a university known for its global outlook, community feel and outstanding facilities.

Students consistently give UNE a maximum 5-star rating for both their overall experience and their student support, so whether you choose to study online or on campus, you are in good hands.

Majors

• Ancient History
• Archaeology
• Asia Pacific
• English
• Geography
• History
• Linguistics
• Media and Communications
• Medieval and Modern European Studies
• Philosophy
• Political and International Studies
• Sociology
• Studies in Religion
• Studies in Settler Colonialism
• Theatre and Performance
• Writing

Study online

Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus

Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.