MPhil Research

Subject PHTY90068 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points:
Level: Research Higher Degree
Dates & Locations: This is a time-based subject, taught on campus at Parkville.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: N/A
Total Time Commitment: N/A
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Recommended Background Knowledge: N/A
Non Allowed Subjects: N/A
Core Participation Requirements: A full-time student would be expected to devote at least 40 hours a week and a part-time student about half of this.

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Dr Rana Hinman
Subject Overview: The MPhil is an internationally recognised masters (by research) degree. It is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research. The thesis demonstrates a critical application of specialist knowledge and makes an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research.
Objectives:

On the completion of the course students should be able to:

  • demonstrate advanced learning in research skills and mastery of appropriate techniques, such as the use of archival or primary evidence, analysis of data, judgement of conflicting evidence;
  • demonstrate specialist knowledge in the area of their research;
  • present the results of their research in publishable quality or work towards incorporating their findings in further research;
  • demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, research ethics or code of practice.
Assessment: All candidates for the MPhil will be examined on the basis of their thesis.
Prescribed Texts: N/A.
Recommended Texts: N/A.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date

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