Master of Arts (By Research)

Artists conceive and create visual representations to investigate, respond to or communicate a concept or idea.

Arts administrators manage artistic and cultural venues such as theatres and art galleries.

Community workers encourage and assist community groups to identify their needs, participate in decision-making and develop appropriate services and facilities to meet those needs.

Counsellors assist people to identify and define their emotional issues and better understand themselves by explaining options, setting goals, providing therapy and helping them to take action.

Cultural heritage officers are involved in the identification, assessment, conservation and interpretation of places and objects having cultural heritage value.

Historians conduct research into past human activity including the history of countries, organisations, periods of time, buildings, cultural heritage, particular events, people and ideas or issues.

Media presenters deliver a variety of radio, television and live programs, including all music formats, music and chat programs, interview and talkback programs, news bulletins and sports programs. They may also present rock and classical music concerts that are broadcast live to air, and pre-recorded programs such as documentary and music specials.

Medical practitioners diagnose physical and mental illnesses, disorders and injuries, and prescribe medications and treatment to promote or restore good health.

Parliamentarians are elected by the people (constituents) of a particular region (such as an electorate) to represent their interests. They make decisions in federal, state or territory parliaments and undertake activities in their local electorates.

Psychologists study human behaviour and the processes associated with how people think and feel; conduct research and provide treatment and counselling in order to reduce distress and behavioural and psychological problems; and promote mental health and positive behaviour in individuals and groups.

Psychologists work on a broad range of issues with clients, including children, adults, couples, families and organisations.

Sociologists study the development, structure, social patterns and interrelationships of social groups and human societies.

Translators convert written documents from one language to another while maintaining the precise meaning of the original text.

Writers plan and write literary or other written work for publication or performance.

Writers may create original pieces of written work, which can take the form of poetry, novels, short stories, biographies, blogs, plays or film, radio and television scripts. They may also write for multimedia distribution.