About Master Of Arts in Federation University Australia
This Masters by Research program sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School.
A minimum of 1.5 years and a maximum of 2 years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of:
- A studio component which is the practical, discipline specific investigation that is examined by an exhibition or performance;
- A practical studio investigation supported by an exegesis of no less than 10,000 words, which explains, elaborates or illuminates the practical studio component and provides the critical and theoretical context.
Career opportunities are available within the Visual and Performing Arts Industries as professionals in the chosen field of expertise. Additionally, work may be found in related fields such as public and commercial gallery curating, teaching, arts administration and theatres.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent degree with specified minimum grades (or marks) in relevant subjects.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: Overall 6.0 - 7.0 (no band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT : 60 - 106 with minimums: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 24
- PTE: Overall 50 - 73 (no band less than 58)
Federation University Australia Highlights
Type |
Public |
Campus setting |
Urban |
Application portal |
Online |
Academic calendar |
Semester-based |
Intake Session |
Summer/winter |
Application fees |
25 AUD |
Financial aid |
Grants, scholarships, loans |
English language proficiency score |
TOEFL or equivalent |
Federation University Average Tution Fees and Other Expenses
It is advised that applicants who intend to enrol at the institution set aside an expected budget for foreign students who wish to study in Australia. The typical college expenses are as follows:
The table below lists the fees that international students must pay for the 2020 academic year:
Fees |
Undergraduate (AUD) |
Tuition |
14,400 – 34,600 |
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) |
752 |
Living cost (accommodation, food, transport, clothing, and entertainment |
20,290 |
Total |
35,442 – 55,642 |