The Master of Philosophy is designed to allow graduates to undertake specialised studies to support their technical and professional development and their career aspirations. The Faculty offers the Master of Philosophy to applicants who wish to research an area closely associated with their undergraduate or postgraduate specialisation. The Master of Philosophy is a research degree which aims to afford the graduate specialised knowledge and skills for research and/or professional practice and/or further learning. A research candidate for the degree of Master is required to undertake research on an approved topic, resulting in a new body of work which results in a distinct contribution to knowledge of the subject. Candidates awarded the Master degree by research have demonstrated appropriate theoretical and methodological knowledge. Master of Philosophy candidates may conduct their research in a variety of locations and settings. General course objectives are to develop: a specialised body of knowledge appropriate to a research career skills of information gathering, processing and evaluation, and problem solving and communication skills The Master of Philosophy is currently available through all Schools in the Faculty of Science. Subject to regulation and approval, candidates may conduct their research at other places where adequate facilities and co-supervisors are available. The direction of the work remains under the control of the University supervisor. Students admitted to the research and thesis program will be required to submit a thesis embodying the results of an approved research project. A student may be required to undertake further support subjects to assist in the completion of the research project.

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