Master of Philosophy (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)
Information valid for students commencing in 2015.
Course Code | 110503 |
Version | 2 |
Course Type | Masters by Research (AQF level 9) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Requirements for admission can be found at HDR Degree Requirements |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. 番茄社区 scholarship applicants require Band 3a |
Additional selection requirements | Nil |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
EFTSL to complete (equivalent full-time student load) | 2 EFTSL |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course learning outcomes | Graduates of a Masters Degree (Research) will have: Knowledge:
Skills
Graduates of a Masters Degree (Research) will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
RM7001:03 Planning the Research: Masters Candidates
RM7002:03 Situating the Research: Masters Candidates
MR7005:00 Master of Philosophy Research Thesis (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 4.5 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 6 months |
Progression
Supervising body | Research Education Sub-Committee (RESC) |
Confirmation of candidature | |
Supervision | |
Progression | |
Subsumption of coursework subjects | Subsumption permitted |
Maximum credit points of coursework subjects | 15 credit points of non-core coursework subjects |
Allowed coursework subjects | As approved by the Dean, Graduate Research School |
Advanced standing | Not eligible |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Award Details
Award title | MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY |
Approved abbreviation | MPhil |
Inclusion of field of study on testamur | The field of research shall not appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Candidates who exit the course prior to completion and have completed the appropriate subjects may be eligible for a Graduate Certificate |