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Course code

110503

Course type

Masters by Research (AQF level 9)

Division

Division of Tropical Environments and Societies

Course pre-requisites

Requirements for admission can be found at HDR Degree Requirements

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the ʯÁñÊÓƵ Admissions Policy.

EFTSL to complete (equivalent full-time student load)

2 EFTSL

Course learning outcomes

Graduates of a Masters Degree (Research) will have:

Knowledge:

• A body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in one or more disciplines

• Advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning.

Skills

• Cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and its application

• Cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice

• Cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level

• Cognitive and technical skills to design, use and evaluate research and research methods

• Communication and technical skills to present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research results to specialist and non-specialist audiences

• Technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge.

Graduates of a Masters Degree (Research) will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:

• With creativity and initiative to new situations and/or for further learning

• With high level personal autonomy and accountability

• To plan and execute a substantial piece of research.

COURSE AVAILABLE AT

NOTES

Cairns

Townsville

Expected time to complete

2 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Maximum time to complete

4.5 years

Maximum leave of absence

6 months

Supervising body

Research Education Sub-Committee (RESC)

Confirmation of candidature

See HDR Degree Requirements

Supervision

See HDR Degree Requirements

Progression

See HDR Degree Requirements

Subsumption of coursework subjects

Subsumption permitted

Maximum credit points of coursework subjects

15 credit points of non-core coursework subjects

Allowed coursework subjects

As approved by the Dean, Graduate Research School

Advanced standing

Not eligible

Professional accreditation requirements

Nil

Award title

MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY

Approved abbreviation

MPhil

Inclusion of field of study on testamur

The field of research shall not appear on the testamur

Exit with lesser award

Candidates who exit the course prior to completion and have completed the appropriate subjects may be eligible for a Graduate Certificate