Master of Science - Research (Psychology)

Overview

The Master of Science - Research provides the opportunity to pursue research in psychology. Students should consult the Course Handbook entry for the Doctor of Philosophy for information about the research areas available in the School of Psychology.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Students must normally have a 4 year Bachelors degree or Bachelors (Hons) degree in Psychology (or equivalent) that includes a full year of research.

It is possible to limit the number of students admitted each year based on the availability of suitable supervisors. If the number of applicants exceeds the quota, admission will be based on academic qualifications, and entry will usually require a minimum Honours grade of Class II, Division 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of 6.0 in all bands of reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Course Requirements

The Master of Science - Research (Psychology) requires the successful completion of 72 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.

The degree requires 24 credit points of coursework subjects, and a 48cp research thesis. Full-time students undertake THES924 for 2 sessions. Part-time students undertake THES912 for 4 sessions. All candidates for this program must present a research seminar in each enrolled year, take part in a research proposal and defence process, and submit a written research thesis.

A detailed research proposal must be submitted for examination within the first year of candidature in the thesis subject. This examination must be passed successfully for the candidature to be allowed to continue.

Students entering the program with an Honours Bachelor degree with Class II, Division 2 or higher may receive credit for the 24 credit point coursework component and therefore may complete the degree in 1 year following successful completion of the 48cp research thesis.

Students who do not have an Honours Bachelor degree with at least Class II, Division 2 must complete 24 credit points of coursework in accordance with the table below in addition a 48 credit point major thesis.

Professional Recognition

The Master of Science - Research (Psychology) is recognised as an entry qualification for a PhD program in most disciplines in Australia and other countries.

Further Information

A/Prof Peter Caputi
HDR Coordinator
School of Psychology
+61 2 4221 3717
peter_caputi@uow.edu.au