Master of Philosophy

Program code

5001

Available at

Nathan

Gold Coast

Mount Gravatt

Logan

South Bank

Online

Offshore

Other

Duration

1 to 2 years full-time

Credit points

160

Indicative fee

CRICOS code

005100M

Commencing in

Research Intakes 1 and 2

Next start date

Monday, 24 February 2025

Applications close

Monday, 30 December 2024

My details

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The following document describes the general conditions of this award:

The Master of Philosophy is a time-based Higher Degree Research program requiring a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years of full time study or part-time equivalent. To be eligible for the award of Master of Philosophy, a student must complete a research project and submit a thesis of no longer than 50,000 words for assessment by two external examiners of international standing.

Progress review requirements

Completion of progress reporting requirements is a condition of continued candidature for higher degree research programs. The following progress review requirements must be completed for the Master of Philosophy program:

  • completion of the Early Candidature Milestone within 3 months (equivalent full-time) of commencement.
  • completion of the Confirmation of Candidature Milestone within 6 months (equivalent full-time) of commencement.
  • completion of the Thesis and Candidature Review Milestone within 1.5 years (equivalent full-time) of commencement.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level and Type

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. This qualification is accredited as an AQF Level 9 - Masters Degree (Research).

Program learning outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes communicate to the community the value of the Griffith educational experience as benchmarked against national qualification standards.

Program Learning Outcomes for this award describe the knowledge, skills and the application of knowledge and skills you will acquire through studying the Griffith program of your choice.