190203 v.7 Master of Philosophy (Humanities)

MPhil(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 061538E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

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Course Overview

Master degrees (research) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for research, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.

This research course is designed for those intending to complete an extended piece of original research under the supervision of a staff member with interest and expertise in the subject area of research.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

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Course Entry and Completion Details

Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://research.curtin.edu.au/guides. Applicants require a bachelor degree with a strong academic performance and may also require relevant substantial work experience or bachelor honours degree (first or second class) or graduate diploma.

Specifically, applicants require a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Graduate Diploma in Humanities or relevant discipline from a recognised Australian tertiary institution. Prospective students are expected to have the equivalent of first or upper second-class honours.

Credit for Recognised Learning

Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.

Pathway to Further Study

Graduates may qualify for entry to doctoral degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.

Course Entry/Completion Note

Students without prior studies in research methods (and statistical data analysis where relevant) will be required to undertake relevant preparatory units.

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Course Organisation

Master degrees (research) require students to undertake an approved research program leading to a thesis for independent examination; they may include advanced level coursework studies.

The content of this research degree should be determined in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator in the relevant School or Centre. Prospective students are advised to consult the Postgraduate Coordinator in the relevant School or Centre to ensure that supervision is available in the area of their research proposal.

Duration and Availability

The course is by research and normally requires one to two years full-time or equivalent part-time study. This course is only offered where adequate supervision can be provided within the Faculty of Humanities. In exceptional circumstances it may be possible to arrange joint supervision with academic staff outside the Faculty. The course is available to both full-time and part-time students. The stated course duration will be longer for students who are required to undertake relevant preparatory units.

Location and delivery Mode

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2014	Bentley Campus	Research Term 1		Y		Y
2014	Bentley Campus	Research Term 2		Y		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
99090	v.2		Master Thesis - Humanities

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Further Information

For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Humanities on telephone (08) 9266 3400, email humanities@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://humanities.curtin.edu.au

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

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