Master of Arts (Coursework)
Master of Arts (Coursework)
The Faculty of Society & Design offers a number of specialist postgraduate degrees in communication, international relations, TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages), criminology and psychology. The Master of Arts (Coursework) offers a more cross-disciplinary option where you can tailor your postgraduate studies to pursue your professional interests…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Faculty of Society & Design offers a number of specialist postgraduate degrees in communication, international relations, TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages), criminology and psychology.
The Master of Arts (Coursework) offers a more cross-disciplinary option where you can tailor your postgraduate studies to pursue your professional interests and potential career prospects, selecting from a mix of subjects different study areas.
The program gives you an opportunity to undertake independent research in an area that is particularly relevant to you expertise. You can undertake a major thesis (Part A and B – equivalent to 40 credit points) or a smaller research project (10 credit points) plus 3 other general electives chosen from any Faculty.
Bond’s fast-track three-semester-per-year academic schedule means you can complete the Master of Arts in just 12 months.
The Master of Arts (Coursework) program offers an opportunity for graduates to continue studies in a particular area, or branch out into other areas. Graduates of this program will possess a strong and broad set of skills essential to all professions, no matter what their chosen career. A range of subjects are available in the program allowing students to tailor their qualifications to suit their specific career interests.
What can you do with your degree?
The Master of Arts program provides students with a strong and broad set of skills essential to all professions no matter what the chosen career. A Masters within your chosen specialisation/s will give you an advantage in securing senior or executive level positions. This program will equip students with knowledge and skills for success in both creative and corporate environments. Students will be able to integrate contemporary theory with cutting-edge creative practice, incorporating digital technologies. They will develop critical and analytical cognitive skills, as well as the ability to consolidate and synthesise knowledge within their chosen discipline areas. Graduates will have an opportunity to learn a wide range of professional skills such as the technical and creative skills for problem-solving, the ability to craft narratives that resonate with audiences, an understanding of the market and cultural forces that drive the creative industries, a command for the technologies of new-media storytelling and the flexibility to apply their creative practice to a range of industries. Graduates of this program will be equipped for success in both creative and corporate environments and have the ability to integrate contemporary theory with cutting-edge creative practice, incorporating digital technologies. They will have critical and analytical cognitive skills, as well as the ability to consolidate and synthesise knowledge within their chosen discipline areas. They will also have the technical and creative skills for problem-solving, the ability to craft narratives that resonate with audiences, an understanding of the market and cultural forces that drive the creative industries, a command for the technologies of new-media storytelling and the flexibility to apply their creative practice to a range of industries.
Master of Arts (Coursework) learning outcomes
Identify, synthesise, interpret and communicate complex issues in their chosen discipline of study.
Independently and in teams, demonstrate expert cognitive skills to solve complex problems in their chosen discipline of study.
Apply disciplinary knowledge and skills of their chosen discipline of study to new professional contexts, demonstrating expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Bond University is a private university located on the Gold Coast, Queensland. It was established in 1989. Bond provides students with a high-quality, individualised study experience. Students learn under the mentorship of world-class, industry leading academics, and receive a fast-paced, well-rounded education with unparalleled access to resources and professional development opportunities. For 16 years, Bond has stood strong as Australia’s number one university for student experience (according to the Good Universities Guide). The university offers programs in the fields of Actuarial Science and Data Analytics; Architecture; Business and Tourism Management; Commerce and Entrepreneurship; Communication, Film and Creative Media; Construction, Property and Planning; Health, Biomedical and Sport Sciences; International Relations, Politics and Arts; Law; Medicine; Project Management and Innovation; Psychology, Criminology and Social Sciences. The university awards bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in various fields.
