197203 v.8 Master of Philosophy (Communication and Cultural Studies)

MA(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 061526J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

This research-based higher degree develops research skills and advances knowledge in the discipline.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An approved honours degree, or postgraduate diploma with well above average marks (usually an average of at least 70), and with adequate training in contemporary literary and cultural theories. Applicants without necessary preparation are required to undertake appropriate bridging units, or an appropriate honours unit. Applicants should consult the General Information section in this Handbook entitled Regulations for the Degree of Masters (by research).

Duration and Availability

The course is by research and normally requires one to two years of full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

This course is studied as a research degree. The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator of the Department of Communication and Cultural Studies. Students without prior studies in research methods andstatistical data analysis will be required to undertake relevant preparatory units. This will increase the stated course duration.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Special Note

It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and one-third by coursework. Students should not enrol in this research course to receive the Postgraduate or Graduate Diploma in Communication and Cultural Studies but rather have undertaken it as a requisite for admission.

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.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
99064	v.2		Master Thesis - Communication and Cultural Studies		0.0