Academic titleMaster of Arts (Indonesian Studies) by Thesis
Course descriptionThe masters degree is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research in Indonesian studies. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. Candidates may advance to the Doctor of Philosophy degree after successful completion of the masters or may apply to convert to the PhD at an earlier stage. An honours grade of at least H2B (70%) must be attained to qualify for the award of the masters degree.
Objectives:
Students who complete the masters will:
* undertake advanced studies in their areas of interest within the broad field of Indonesian studies;
* apply a specific disciplinary approach to the investigation of a topic in Indonesian studies covering politics, economy, culture or language/linguistic studies;
* cultivate a critical attitude to existing knowledge of Indonesian society.