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Overview

The Masters Coursework research thesis aims to allow students to deepen their understanding of a topic and develop critical thinking and independent research and writing skills in order to improve their prospects of acceptance into research degree programs, through the writing of a 10,000 -12,000 word thesis. The research topic… For more content click the Read More button below.

Conditions for Enrolment

The prerequisite for entry is a Distinction average across four courses. Applicants should approach the Course Convenor for assistance in finding a supervisor and a research topic. Only once a supervisor and topic have been agreed will the Program Authority approve enrolment in the thesis.

Additional Enrolment Constraints

The Masters Coursework Research Thesis is composed of two courses - Research Thesis A 6UOC and Research Thesis B 6UOC. You must enrol in both units and complete the 10,000 -12,000 thesis to fulfil the requirements. You may enrol in the two units concurrently to do the thesis in a… For more content click the Read More button below.

Delivery

Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Course Outline

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ZHSS8401 Course Outline

Fees

TypeAmount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)$N/A
Domestic Students$3720
International Students$4980

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