Applied Arts and Humanities (Research)

Overview

Fields you can choose to explore include: communication, journalism, creative writing, culture and heritage, industrial design, visual communication design, architecture, landscape architecture, TESOL/FLT or international studies.

You will develop a deep knowledge of recent developments in your chosen area, as you work to produce a research thesis of up to 60,000 words, or a non-traditional research output, such as a creative work or design which addresses a research question plus accompanying critical essay. 

This unique and flexible degree encourages multidisciplinary research that mirrors the dynamic nature of today’s professions and aims to give you a creative edge in your future career. 

As a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), this course is covered under the Australian Government's Research Training Program (RTP) funding model, which provides a fee offset for domestic students for the standard duration of the course.

Study a Master of Applied Arts and Humanities (Research) from University of Canberra and you will:

• receive structured training in research methods

• exhibit advanced knowledge of research principles and skills appropriate to one or more fields

• be part of an exciting community of researchers and research students in a dynamic and diverse faculty

• articulate your findings to your research and industry peers

• demonstrate an ability to communicate with the community of researchers within UC and the professions to create opportunities for research cooperation.

Career opportunities

• Academic

• Arts policy analyst

• Creative writer

• Filmmaker

• Digital artist

• Cultural heritage professional