University of Sydney / Faculty of Arts / Department of Studies in Religion / Postgraduate Program

Postgraduate Program

Coursework Programmes

Master of Arts (Studies in Religion)
Entry requirements
BA with a major in Religion Studies or equivalent.

Course structure
Candidates are required to complete 8 units of study (48 credit points). Each unit is taught by a two hours per week seminar, and has 5,000 words of written assessment. A 12-15,000 word dissertation may be substituted for two units of study.

Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 - 4 years

Buddhist Studies

Research Programmes

Master of Philosophy

Entry requirements
BA (Honours I or II Div. 1) or equivalent

Course structure
Candidates proceed by research and thesis. Candidates are required to write a thesis of (40,000 - 60,000 words) on a topic approved by the Department embodying the results of the candidates' own research.

Full-time: 1 - 2 years, part-time: 2 - 4 years

Doctor of Philosophy

Entry requirements
BA with First Class Honours or equivalent

Course structure
Candidates proceed by research and thesis. Candidates are required to write a thesis of (70,000 - 100,000 words) on a topic approved by the Department embodying the results of the candidates' own research.

Full-time: 3 - 4 years, part-time: 3 - 8 years

NB: The above information is not to be taken as a firm offer or undertaking. The University reserves the right to discontinue or vary such courses, arrangements or staff allocation at any time without notice.