Master of Philosophy

University of Wollongong

About

The Master of Philosophy provides an opportunity for students to pursue independent research in discipline areas associated with .

The Master of Philosophy comprises 24 credit points of coursework and a 72 credit point thesis.

Academic Units may award advanced standing for the coursework component and will determine the appropriate entry point.Students are encouraged to talk to potential supervisors to discuss research topics.

Information regarding AIIM's research activity, research strengths, scholarships and services can be found under Research & Innovation.

Structure

To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Philosophy, a candidate must successfully complete at least 96 credit points, comprised of 24 credit points of coursework and a 72-credit points' thesis. The coursework component of the degree will comprise 24cp of 900 level subjects approved by the Head of Postgraduate Studies. Candidates are required to successfully complete the coursework component of the Master of Philosophy. In the research component, which comprises 72cp, candidates prepare their research thesis. Specialisations Please chose from one of the specialisations below to view the course structure relevant to your area of research;
  • Biofabrication
  • Electromaterials

RESH900 Fundamentals for HDR Writing is designed to help international Higher Degree Research (HDR) students with their thesis writing skills in the early stages of their degree. Enrolment in this subject is compulsory for all Master of Philosophy international students who are from a Non English Speaking Background (NESB).

Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description 1 Demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills in a discipline area to plan and execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to knowledge. 2 Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and critically reflect on, synthesise and evaluate complex information, problems, concepts, and theories. 3 Communicate a coherent and sustained argument, explaining and disseminating research results and conclusions to peers and to the community. 4 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.

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