A Master of Arts research degree enables a candidate to undertake a program of research and advanced study in a specialist field such as Aboriginal studies,International relations,Ancient civilisations,Japanese, Asian languages and studies,Journalism,Asian religions,Media, English communication, European studies, Political science, French ,Performing arts,German, Public policy, Gender studies, Social work, Government, Sociology,History,Philosopy. All candidates for a Masters degree are also required to enrol concurrently in two units in the Graduate Certificate of Research.