Handbook

Overview

The Master of Philosophy is a research degree with an examinable coursework component, taken over three sessions and comprising 72 units of credit. A thesis, awarded 54 units of credit, embodies the result of an original investigation. The thesis may take the form of a written dissertation or a combined … For more content click the Read More button below. 1. An approved research or methodology course (6 UOC) 2. An open elective (6 UOC) 3. A literature review course (6 UOC) Subject to the approval of the program authority, candidates may enrol in postgraduate courses from other tertiary institutions. Before enrolment an applicant should submit an intended program (including a research proposal) for approval by the School or Academic Unit controlling the research discipline for the degree. The School will ensure that the coursework component is relevant to, or complements, the research component, and that the candidate satisfies prerequisite requirements for the study. The degree provides the opportunity to complete a research program with associated coursework in one calendar year. The structure of the degree is flexible, but might typically comprise: Session 1 3 courses (18 units of credit) Plus Research Thesis (6 units of credit) Session 2 Research Thesis (24 units of credit) Session 3 Research Thesis (24 units of credit) See UNSW Higher Degree Research Learning Outcomes.

1. An approved research or methodology course (6 UOC)
2. An open elective (6 UOC)
3. A literature review course (6 UOC)

Subject to the approval of the program authority, candidates may enrol in postgraduate courses from other tertiary institutions.

Before enrolment an applicant should submit an intended program (including a research proposal) for approval by the School or Academic Unit controlling the research discipline for the degree. The School will ensure that the coursework component is relevant to, or complements, the research component, and that the candidate satisfies prerequisite requirements for the study.

The degree provides the opportunity to complete a research program with associated coursework in one calendar year.

The structure of the degree is flexible, but might typically comprise:

Session 1
3 courses (18 units of credit)
Plus Research Thesis (6 units of credit)

Session 2
Research Thesis (24 units of credit)

Session 3
Research Thesis (24 units of credit)

See UNSW Higher Degree Research Learning Outcomes.

Program Structure

Students must complete 72 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Specialisations

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

A candidate for registration for the degree of Master of Philosophy should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree, usually at Honours level, from the University of New South Wales or from another approved University. Applications for admission should be made to the Graduate Research School on the prescribed form at least one calendar month before the commencement of the Session in which registration is to begin.

For further information, see the Admission to Higher Degree Research Programs Procedure.

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

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Additional Information

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Program Fees

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