University of New England

Master of Arts

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

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.

Delivery mode

University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Armidale

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia:

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.

This course is offered under two admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You have completed one of the following qualifications (or an overseas equivalent) in a discipline relevant to your chosen major:

  • Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7)
  • Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8)
  • Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8)
  • Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8)
  • Masters (AQF Level 9)

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).

If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia:

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.

This course is offered under two admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You have completed one of the following qualifications (or an overseas equivalent) in a discipline relevant to your chosen major:

  • Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7)
  • Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8)
  • Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8)
  • Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8)
  • Masters (AQF Level 9)

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).

English Language Requirements

Standard English Language Requirements

  • I have a pass grade or better in an Australian Year 12 English language subject or equivalent

The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the following:

  • A pass grade or better in an English language subject at Australian Year 12 level
  • OR a pass grade or better in an English language subject overseas which is considered equivalent to an Australian Year 12 level.

IELTS Academic English Test Overall 6.0

TOEFL Internet Based Overall 213

Pearson PTE (Academic) 57

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $40,560 - $45,300 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$40,560
Full Fee Tuition:
$45,300
Enquire with University of New England to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 18 Months
Estimated fee* $40,560 - $45,300 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Master of Arts will prepare you for the following roles.

About University of New England

For over 60 years, the University of New England has been a leader in providing distance education to students throughout Australia and the world.

UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia's most experienced provider of distance and now online education — UNE is Australia's second-largest online university.

Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. We offer more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.

We work to ensure that our research is relevant and responsive to the challenges facing us today and insightful towards the future needs of individuals and communities at all levels.

We continue to build research excellence and develop a culture where achieving impact with our research is an integral part of our academic life that is both rewarding and rewarded, and institutionally acknowledged and supported.