Handbook

The Master of Philosophy comprises a coursework component (24 credit points) and a research component (72 credit points) as specified below.

International candidates are required to complete RESH900 (Fundamentals for HDR Writing) unless waived by the Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS).

Candidates are required to successfully complete the coursework component of the MPhil.

In the research component candidates prepare their research thesis, comprising 30,000-40,000 words, or equivalent.

A submission for the Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts) by written thesis only will be in the range of 35,000 to 45,000 words in length.

A submission for the Master of Philosophy (Arts) by written thesis will be in range of 40,000 - 50,000 words. If an applicant has significant academic research or employment experience in the selected field the Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS) may decide to waive the requirement for part or all of the coursework component.

Submission by Creative Work and Thesis or Exegesis
A thesis submission that includes a creative work will be accompanied by a written thesis or exegesis of approximately 15,000 words in length. The thesis or exegesis will be substantially written, but may include other forms as a record or explication of the creative work (for example, music scores, photographs, video and sound recordings).

The creative work may be in a single discipline, involve multiple disciplines or explore new art/media forms for which there is no established disciplinary base.

The accompanying written component may take the form of:
i. A thesis making a scholarly argument related to the body of creative work; or
ii. An exegesis focusing on aspects such as origins of the work, structures and techniques used, and an analysis of artistic theories underpinning the work.

Master of Philosophy (Arts)
Students entering from a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or equivalent may apply for advanced standing for the coursework component. The thesis topic will be determined in consultation with supervisors and the HPS.

Candidates are required to successfully complete the coursework component of the MPhil. Students who achieve a Pass result lower than 70% may be required to re-enrol in the coursework subjects before proceeding to the research thesis.