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Master of Philosophy | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Philosophy |
Abbreviation: | MPhil |
UOW Course Code: | 1355 |
CRICOS Code: | 091863K |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus, Distance |
Additional Information: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Overview
The Master of Philosophy is a specialised research degree for students whose future career will require them to conduct, interpret and apply the findings of research. It may also be used as a pathway to higher degree research programs such as the Doctor of Education or the Doctor of Philosophy.
One third of this degree is coursework with the remainder of the program used to conduct a supervised research project. Students may be required to attend lectures in relevant topics from time to time throughout the program.
Visit UOW's Research & Innovation website for information regarding the University's research activity, research strengths, scholarships and services. For specific information relating to research being undertaken within the Faculty of Social Sciences, visit the Faculty's research pages.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Philosophy will be able to:
- Demonstrate cognitive technical and creative skills in a disciplinary area within social sciences to plan and execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to knowledge
- Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and critically reflect on, synthesise and evaluate complex information, problems, concepts, and theories
- Communicate a coherent and sustained argument, explaining and disseminating research results and conclusions to peers and to the community.
- Apply advanced knowledge of research, research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others, to plan and execute a substantial piece of research with a high level of autonomy, accountability, adaptability and responsibility for personal outputs.
Course Structure
The degree comprises a coursework component (24cp) and a research component (72cp) as listed below. International candidates are required to complete RESH900 (Fundamentals for HDR Writing) unless waived by the HPS.
Candidates are required to successfully complete the coursework component of the MPhil. In the research component candidates prepare their research thesis.
A transfer from the MPhil to the PhD may be possible after successful completion of the coursework and at least nine months of the thesis component (see the HDR Handbook for further details).
Students who wish to withdraw from the MPhil and apply for entry to a postgraduate coursework degree may receive up to 24cp of advanced standing.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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| Students are required to complete a 24cp coursework component as follows: | |||
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School of Education |
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| EDGZ930 | Advanced Research Methods in Education | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGZ931 | Research Proposal | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGZ932 | Advanced Research Seminar | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| School of Health and Society A program of subjects (24cp) addressing researching training and thesis preparation requirements for each student will be developed in consultation with the Head of Postgraduate Studies |
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| School of Geography and Sustainable Communities A program of subjects (24cp) addressing researching training and thesis preparation requirements for each student will be developed in consultation with the Head of Postgraduate Studies |
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| School of Psychology Students are required to complete the following research training subjects (24cp): |
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| PSYP901 | Research Project A Part 1 | 8 | Autumn |
| PSYP903 | Research Project B Part 1 | 16 | Autumn |
| Students are required to complete a research component (72cp): | |||
| THES924 | Thesis Full Time | 24 per session | Autumn, Spring |
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| THES912 | Thesis Part Time | 12 per session | Autumn, Spring |
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder (Education)
UOW Course Finder (Health and Society)
UOW Course Finder (Human Geography)
UOW Course Finder (Psychology)
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au