Research degrees in Australian Indigenous Studies
Master of Arts in Australian Indigenous Studies
CAIS offers a Master in Arts (by research) in Australian Indigenous studies, which entails a thesis of 30,000–40,000 words in length on an approved research topic. The Centre will appoint a suitably qualified supervisor. The degree is a maximum of two years full-time or maximum four years part-time.
View Monash handbook entry for Master in Arts of Australian Indigenous Studies
How to apply
Details of entry requirements and application procedures are available at the Faculty of Arts Research Degrees site.
Further information
For further information about a Masters by research please contact Professor Lynette Russell.
PhD
CAIS also offers a fully accredited PhD program—a thesis of 100,000 words on an approved research topic.The Centre will appoint a suitable qualified supervisor for Australian Indigenous Studies graduate study. The supervisor will have appropriate knowledge in the area and experience in successful supervision of students. In addition, where appropriate, an Indigenous mentor may be appointed.
View Monash handbook entry for PhD in Arts
View Monash Coursefinder for information on PhD duration, campus, fees and application information
How to apply
Details of entry requirements and application procedures are available at the Faculty of Arts Research Degrees site.
Further information
Inquiries and enrolment advice
Inquiries are welcomed about courses and unit information:
CAIS Enrolment Adviser
Centre for Australian Indigenous Studies
Room 216, Building 55 (Museum of Art Building)
Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3800
Telephone: +61 3 9905 4200
Fax: +61 3 9902 0321
Email: cais@arts.monash.edu.au
Research scholarships
Scholarships are available for research higher degrees. Applications close at the end of October of each year.
Further information can be found at Faculty of Arts Research Degrees site.
Library facilities and resources
In addition to Monash's main library resources, the Centre houses the Elizabeth Eggleston Memorial Library, which contains unique sources relevant to graduate research. This library provides access to some specialised materials not readily available elsewhere on Indigenous affairs.