The Master of Philosophy provides a postgraduate qualification for those seeking to enhance their skills in the professional domain of research. The Master of Philosophy provides research training through coursework and a research project, culminating in a minor thesis.
The core structure of the course has been designed with an underpinning of adult learning theory to promote collaboration and critical thinking on the part of the student. This delivers a challenging, engaging, and integrated learning experience for students. Knowledge and skills are both scaffolded within each subject and is built throughout the course.

Graduates of the Master of Philosophy (MPHIL21) will have knowledge and skills for research, professional practice, and further learning. They will have an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one or more disciplines or areas of practice. They will have expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in a body of knowledge or practice to independently analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories. Graduates will be able to independently undertake research projects.

This course comprises of 5 core subjects, 1 elective subject, and 10 thesis units. Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising 3 hours of facilitated study and 7 hours self-directed study.

Core subjects:

• Critical Literature Review | RES611

• Developing the Research Proposal | RES612

• Methodology and Design | RES613

• Preliminary Research Thesis | RES614

• Research Communication | RES615

Thesis subjects:

• Thesis Unit | THE601 to THE610

Elective subjects:

• Qualitative Research Methods for Public Health | PUBH6013

• Biostatistics | STAT6200

Graduates of the Master of Philosophy have a bright future. They will have demonstrated their preparedness for a career in research and analysis within government, higher education, research centres and private enterprises. Graduates will have demonstrated intellectual leadership, positioning them for roles such as those in the following areas:

• Policy research
• Research projects
• Research & development
• Academic research
• Industry and government advising
• Further study, including the Professional Doctorate or PhD

Australian bachelor's degree (honours) or equivalent OR Australian bachelor's degree (with credit average) or equivalent OR Australian graduate diploma or masters by coursework (with credit a

Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.