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Learning Outcomes

1.
Analyse and critique discourses and theoretical approaches associated with social issues such as human geography, migration, ethnic relations, gender equality, and First Nations' rights
  • Global Citizens
  • Scholars
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of the global body of cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural knowledges that underpin research methods in the humanities and social sciences
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
  • Global Citizens
3.
Communicate complex ideas and concepts effectively.
  • Scholars
  • Global Citizens
4.
Lead critical inquiries into human society and culture
  • Leaders
  • Professionals
5.
Explain ethical practices and apply them to historical, literary, ethnographic, sociological and/or anthropological studies.
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
  • Global Citizens

Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Master of Philosophy - MPhil2364 - Arts and Social Sciences (MPhil)

Specialisation Structure
72 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 72 UOC.

Course A

Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses.

ARTS5200
6 UOC
Intellectual Foundations and Methods of Research

Course B

Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses.

ARTS5203
6 UOC
Global and First Nations Studies

Course C

Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses.

ARTS5206
6 UOC
Research Specialisation

Research Thesis

In addition to the core courses, students must also complete a 25,000 word research thesis (54 UOC).

ARTS8100
6 UOC
Master of Philosophy Thesis A
ARTS8101
12 UOC
Master of Philosophy Thesis B

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