D7001 Master of Philosophy
Faculty of Education
Master of Philosophy (D7001) is a 2 years full-time, 0-credit-point, master’s degree (research) course from the Faculty of Education, taught at Clayton and Peninsula. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 0
- Duration
- 2 years full time
- 4 years part time
- Campus
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Off campus, On campus
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
Enrolment in a master's by research degree involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by you as the student. It is expected that the research you undertake will make a contribution to the discipline in which you are enrolled by applying, critiquing, analysing or interpreting that knowledge in ways that facilitate pathways for further learning. You will be supported in your research by a supervisory team.
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
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These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Successful completion of the program will signify that the student has successfully completed a course postgraduate training in research under academic supervision, and has submitted a thesis that the examiners declare to be a contribution to knowledge and which demonstrates the student's capacity to carry out independent research.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that students will be able to:
- identify and define research questions
- identify the appropriate research methods to address the research questions
- demonstrate mastery of your chosen research methodology/methodologies
- demonstrate theoretical knowledge at master's level in your chosen field of research
- communicate your research findings in a format appropriate to your academic discipline
- write up your research into a high quality thesis
- contribute new information or new ways of understanding information in the field of research
Entry requirements
English language
Students will have to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements for a master degree by research at Monash University.
Full documentary evidence in support of English Language Proficiency (ELP) must be submitted with applications for admission and scholarship. Monash University reserves the right to seek further documentary evidence of ELP.
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Progression to further studies
You may apply to transfer to a PhD after a defined period (usually 9-12 months enrolment, full-time or equivalent), provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met.
Notes for students
Conditions of enrolment
You will be required to complete:
- Monash Graduate Research Induction (online)
- Research Integrity (online)
- Respectful research at Monash
- Cultural Foundations: Building your knowledge of Australia's First Peoples (online)
- any faculty or program induction requirements.
In addition, students may be required to undertake occupational health and safety training.
As a student of the university, you will be required to abide by all relevant statutes, regulations, policies and procedures. This includes maintaining satisfactory progress via regular milestone reviews in accordance with the Graduate Research Progress Management policy and procedures, ensuring you are undertaking research of an appropriate quality and scale as required by your course. You should refer to the University's current statutes and the University Policy Bank for links to relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.
Other information
Enrolment in a master's by research degree involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by you as the student. It is expected that the research you undertake will make a contribution to the discipline in which you are enrolled by applying, critiquing, analysing or interpreting that knowledge in ways that facilitate pathways for further learning. You will be supported in your research by a supervisory team.
Common questions
How long is Master of Philosophy?
2 years full time, 0 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 0 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Master of Philosophy?
At Clayton and Peninsula.
How do I plan my Master of Philosophy units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.