Master of Philosophy

Course Description

The Master of Philosophy provides specialised research training for students preparing for a career in academia, government and industry; and to provide practising engineers with the means to increase their knowledge and upgrade their qualifications.

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.

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Entry Requirements

Academic requirements, English language requirements, assumed knowledge and credit transfer details are available from Course Finder.

Course Structure

The degree is composed of a 72 credit point research thesis and 24 credit points of coursework. The coursework component of the degree will include 24 credit points of 400/900 level subjects, approved by the Head of School and the Head of Postgraduate Studies. As part of the coursework component, it is recommended that each international candidate complete Fundamentals for HDR Writing (RESH900), unless waived by the Head of Postgraduate Studies.

Candidates are required to successfully complete the coursework component of the Master of Philosophy (students should consult the Faculty for a list of subjects). In the research component, which comprises 72 credit points, candidates complete a research thesis. Candidates enrol in a full time (THES924 for 24cp) or part time (THES912 for 12cp) thesis subject each session. The thesis component represents 1.5 years of full-time study (or equivalent) for students.

A transfer from the Master of Philosophy to a Doctor of Philosophy may be possible after successful completion of the coursework, and at least 9 months of the thesis component. Refer to the HDR Handbook for further details.

Candidates who wish to withdraw from the Master of Philosophy and apply for entry to a postgraduate coursework degree may receive up to 24 credit points of advanced standing.

Specialisations

• Mathematics

• Statistics

• Physics

• Medical Radiation Physics

• Computer Science

• Information Systems

• Information Technology

• Civil Engineering

• Environmental Engineering

• Electrical, Computer & Telecommunications Engineering

• Materials Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Mechatronic Engineering

• Mining Engineering

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING/INTERNSHIP SUBJECTS

GLOBAL WORKPLACE PRACTICE (GWP800) 

An informative and intensive subject designed to meet the employment aspirations of international students to undertake work in Australia. This subject crosses boundaries between theory and practice and will maximise the student's potential to access workplace experiences leading to formal post-university employment options. Students will acquire and develop work-based learning skillsets; will critically examine the discourses and theories of intercultural competence, as well as develop cultural awareness and business communication skills that are fit-for-purpose regardless of students' career aspirations. It also provides an opportunity for students to integrate and apply their university knowledge in an industry context. 

Trimester 2 and Spring 2014 applications for GWP800 on Wollongong Campus are now OPEN.

For more information on GWP800, visit the Work Integrated Learning website.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au