At Charles Sturt you can create a world worth living in. Let's do it together.
Domestic on campus
Fee paying postgraduate:
Full-time - $28,160.00 pa
Part-time - $14,080.00 pa
Domestic online
Fee paying postgraduate:
Full-time - $28,160.00 pa
Part-time - $14,080.00 pa
With the guidance of a committed academic community, you'll gain advanced research skills as you critically analyse a topic that fires your imagination. You will have the opportunity to attend seminars and connect with your research community and enhance your knowledge, alongside producing original findings via a thesis.
You can choose to study your research degree on campus or online, part-time or full-time - whatever works for you to pursue your research goals. And with applications open throughout the year, whenever you're ready, we're ready to help make it happen. We also have a range of scholarships and financial support that can make pursing your goals that bit easier.
At Charles Sturt, our research strengths focus on three key areas: resilient people, flourishing communities and sustainable environments. Whether you want to delve more deeply into the arts, education, humanities, social work, theology - or any number of other fields - you'll have the opportunity and support needed to really make your mark and benefit your community.
A Master of Philosophy makes you stand out in the marketplace. Whether you want to bring added value to your current role, seek promotion, or move into a different type of organisation - such as a government agency or a not-for-profit - the advanced skills you'll gain in your master's degree are in demand by all kinds of employers. Whether in policy, research or industry, you'll be well placed to pursue your career goals in Australia or overseas.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| Candidates complete a major research project or portfolio in an area within the Arts and Education disciplines. As such candidates should contact the Sub-Dean Graduate Studies to discuss possible projects. In consultation with the Sub-Dean and their Principal Supervisor, each candidate will be allocated a specific research subject code and will enrol in that subject for the period of their candidature: | ||||
| ASH601 | Masters Research (Arts and Education) PT | 64 credit pts | ||
| ASH602 | Masters Research (Arts and Education) FT | 64 credit pts | ||
| THL611 | Masters Research (Theology) PT | 64 credit pts | ||
| THL612 | Masters Research (Theology) FT | 64 credit pts |
Candidates will be enrolled in a single subject for the duration of their degree. The subject code will be determined according to the School in which students are enrolled within the Faculty of Science and aligned to the mode of study.
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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Intending applicants should contact the Sub-Dean Graduate Studies in the Faculty to discuss the proposal before applying for admission to the Master of Philosophy.
Admission to candidature is subject to approval by the University
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.
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