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

Master of Philosophy - MPhil2585 - Commerce & Economics

Specialisation Structure
72 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 72 UOC.

Core Courses

Students must take 24 UOC of the following courses.

Student must complete the four courses listed below, dependent upon availability and in consultation with their supervisor and the Postgraduate Research Coordinator.

COMM8000
6 UOC
Intellectual Foundations
COMM8001
6 UOC
Introduction to Qualitative Research Design and Methods
COMM8002
6 UOC
Advanced Quantitative Research Design and Methods
COMM8003
6 UOC
Advanced Qualitative Research Design and Methods

Student must pass confirmation at end of first year and must successfully present their research to the school during their first year and then each year as part of their annual review.

Research Thesis

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses and submit a thesis on an approved topic. The thesis will not normally exceed 40,000 words.

All other MPhil program information for this stream is contained in the program record.

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