This research degree enables you to undertake substantial (30,000-40,000 words) independent research on a chosen topic, while under the supervision of an expert academic. Students often complete the masters by research because they would like to continue on to a PhD.

To enter Monash University Malaysia, students must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.

To apply for the Master of Arts, you must have completed:

• a four year Australian or New Zealand bachelor's degree with an overall result of upper H2B (Second Class Honours Division B, mark of 65-69) or above (normally with a research component in the fourth year), or
• an Australian or New Zealand master's preliminary qualification with a significant research component and with an overall result of upper H2B (mark of 65-69) or above, or
• an Australian or New Zealand coursework master's degree with a significant research component, and with an overall result of upper H2B (mark of 65-69) or above, or
• an Australian or New Zealand research master's degree with an overall result of  upper H2B (mark of 65-69) or above, or
• a qualification considered equivalent to one of the above.

Throughout the year, subject to availability of supervision