Course MD9 - Master of Philosophy | Federation University Handbook

Course overview

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a higher degree by research qualification completed solely by research. Graduates at this level will have an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge. Undertaken over two years of full-time study, the MPhil requires candidates to demonstrate their capacity for independent research through the submission of a substantial thesis, or a portfolio of creative works accompanied by an exegesis. Throughout their research journey, the candidate works closely with a supervisory team who provide academic guidance and support. Candidates in this course would undertake a research project within the broad area of mathematical and data sciences.

Institute / school:

Graduate Research School

Discipline:

Graduate Research School

Study level:

Postgraduate - Research

Study load:

Credit points:

240

AQF level:

9 - Masters Degree

Duration (in full time equivalent):

2 years

Domestic students:

International students:

CRICOS code:

119290H

Course coordinator:

Applicants with higher education study

English language requirements

Supplementary admission requirements

Applicants are requested to provide supplementary information to support their application as listed below. Interview An in-person or online meeting with one or more course representative to discuss your suitability for the course. <ul><li>Named principal supervisor meets with prospective candidate to discuss the suitability, viability and originality of the proposed subject. </li></ul>

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Complete 240 credit points for either of the following:

240 credit points for Full Time Candidature, or
240 credit points for Part Time Candidature

Full Time Candidature

Complete 240 credit points comprising:

150 credit points for all Core Units, and
90 credit points for all Additional Units

Core Units

Complete 150 credit points for ALL of the following:

Code	Title	Credit points
HDRLO8011	MPhil Research Project F/T Lo 11	30
HDRLO8012	MPhil Research Project F/T Lo 12	30
HDRLO8013	MPhil Research Project F/T Lo 13	30
HDRLO8014	MPhil Research Project F/T Lo 14	30
HDRLO8024	MPhil Final F/T Lo 24	30

Students must enrol in these units. Upon submission of their thesis, students will be manually enrolled into the final project unit HDRLO8024

Additional Units

Complete 90 credit points for ALL of the following:

Code	Title	Credit points
HDRLO8021	MPhil Research Project F/T Lo 21	30
HDRLO8022	MPhil Research Project F/T Lo 22	30
HDRLO8023	MPhil Research Project F/T Lo 23	30

Students may enrol in these units depending on their progress.

Part Time Candidature

Complete 240 credit points comprising:

135 credit points for all Core Units, and
105 credit points for all Additional Units

Core Units

Complete 135 credit points for ALL of the following:

Code	Title	Credit points
HDRLO8811	MPhil Research Project P/T Lo 11	15
HDRLO8812	MPhil Research Project P/T Lo 12	15
HDRLO8813	MPhil Research Project P/T Lo 13	15
HDRLO8814	MPhil Research Project P/T Lo 14	15
HDRLO8821	MPhil Research Project P/T Lo 21	15
HDRLO8822	MPhil Research Project P/T Lo 22	15
HDRLO8823	MPhil Research Project P/T Lo 23	15
HDRLO8824	MPhil Research Project P/T Lo 24	15
HDRLO8844	MPhil Final P/T Lo 44	15

Students must enrol in these units. Upon submission of their thesis, students will be manually enrolled into the final project unit HDRLO8844

Additional Units

Complete 105 credit points for ALL of the following:

Code	Title	Credit points
HDRLO8831	MPhil Research Project P/T Lo 31	15
HDRLO8832	MPhil Research Project P/T Lo 32	15
HDRLO8833	MPhil Research Project P/T Lo 33	15
HDRLO8834	MPhil Research Project P/T Lo 34	15
HDRLO8841	MPhil Research Project P/T Lo 41	15
HDRLO8842	MPhil Research Project P/T Lo 42	15
HDRLO8843	MPhil Research Project P/T Lo 43	15

Students may enrol in these units depending on their progress.

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

Ref	Outcome

Domestic HDR students are supported by a Research Training Program Fee-Offset Scholarship which covers the full cost of tuition fees.

HDR candidates have the option to undertake a paid internship, subject to availability, as part of their program of study.

Institute / school:

Graduate Research School

Discipline:

Graduate Research School

Study level:

Postgraduate - Research

Study load:

Credit points:

240

AQF level:

9 - Masters Degree

Duration (in full time equivalent):

2 years

Domestic students:

International students:

CRICOS code:

119290H

Course coordinator:

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Internal reference: MD9 - C2.0/MK1.1/O2.0/R1.1

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Full Time Candidature

Core Units

Complete 150 credit points for ALL of the following:

Additional Units

Complete 90 credit points for ALL of the following:

Part Time Candidature

Core Units

Complete 135 credit points for ALL of the following:

Additional Units

Complete 105 credit points for ALL of the following:

Course learning outcomes

Course learning outcomes

Fees

HDR

Internship

Key information

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Domestic students

International students

Additional requirements

Course rules

Course rules

Full Time Candidature

Core Units

Complete 150 credit points for ALL of the following:

Additional Units

Complete 90 credit points for ALL of the following:

Part Time Candidature

Core Units

Complete 135 credit points for ALL of the following:

Additional Units

Complete 105 credit points for ALL of the following:

Course learning outcomes

Course learning outcomes

Fees

HDR

Internship

Key information

Additional information

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