Postgraduate Research Guide

Notre Dame’s School of Arts & Sciences offers challenging and innovative research programs in the creative arts, sciences and humanities, programs that reflect both enduring strengths of the traditional disciplines and the emerging areas of critical enquiry and technology. Throughout the programs you will have access to experienced supervisors and support from other staff within the School who are fully invested in your academic achievement, ensuring you graduate as a passionate, creative and skilful professional committed to ethics and social justice. HIGHER DEGREES BY RESEARCH: › Master of Arts › Master of Philosophy (offered in all disciplines) › Master of Science › Doctor of Counselling › Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (offered in all disciplines) RESEARCH FOCUS The areas of research currently underway at the School of Arts & Sciences are expansive and include the following: › anti-racism policies; › archaeology: local and international › biological studies, including; aquatic biology and ecology; › behavioural sciences (including counselling and mental health); › cultural studies; › ecology; › English literature; › gender relations; › history (including Australian, medieval and renaissance); › Indigenous education studies (including social and emotional wellbeing, mental health and knowledge); › interactive media, communications and performance; › mathematics; › national security and international politics; › politics and international relations; › social justice; and › theatre. The School of Arts & Sciences empowers researchers to build on their knowledge and experience and sharpen their skills, challenging them to succeed further in their chosen field, with guidance and support from specialist academic staff. Researchers are provided with best practice knowledge and a practical approach to teaching and learning. Postgraduate degrees by coursework are offered in Aboriginal Studies, Mathematics and Counselling. Please see the Postgraduate Coursework Guide for details. 18 Notre Dame Research Guide