Postgraduate Research Guide

PHILOSOPHY MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY Duration: One and a half years full-time or the equivalent part-time Admission requirements: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Loan Scheme: RTP* Campuses: Fremantle, Sydney The Master of Philosophy offers an 18-month full-time or equivalent part-time academic program involving coursework and academic research. The program is undertaken in all subject areas of the School of Arts & Sciences . The degree comprises four research training courses, to be completed alongside the student’s individual research project. In the first six months candidates undertake coursework subjects focused on relevant areas of research methodology. This is accompanied by a supervised research project in a specific academic field. The Master of Philosophy can provide entry into higher degree research, such as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and advance professional qualifications in specific areas of knowledge. The coursework component provides opportunities for candidates to formulate substantial elements of their planned research (e.g. topic refinement, identification and justification of the preferred research method/s, preparation of a draft proposal) and to develop personal competencies in critical analysis and scholarly writing relevant to their profession. The completion of the coursework is facilitated by a delivery schedule which takes into consideration that a majority of candidates are in employment during their candidature. An average grade standard of Credit must be achieved in the coursework as a prerequisite for proceeding to the research component. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD) Duration: Three years full-time or the equivalent part-time Admission requirements: An Honours or Master’s level degree, completed to a high standard. Previous research experience is required at Honours, Master of Philosophy or Master’s by research level. Loan Scheme: RTP* Campuses: Fremantle, Sydney The Doctor of Philosophy offers a three year full-time or equivalent part-time supervised research program leading to a thesis of approximately 80,000 words in length in specific fields of the humanities, social sciences and applied sciences. Variations exist in subject areas where creative work or professional practice is assessed. A PhD in Arts & Sciences provides graduates with advanced specialist research training and expert knowledge leading to opportunities in a wide range of academic, research and professional contexts. Each candidate is assigned University- based supervisors who provide support and academic guidance throughout the degree and assist the candidate with the preparation of their research proposal. The supervisors also mentor and direct the candidate throughout the research phase and up to the point the thesis is put forward for examination. *RTP: Research Training Program . Domestic applicants are eligible for fee remission as part of the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP). International applicants may apply for a fee-offset on a competitive basis. FIND OUT MORE NOTREDAME.EDU.AU 20 Notre Dame Research Guide