Master of Philosophy (Engineering and Related Technologies)

Handbook year	Information valid for students commencing in 2024.
Course code	110303
Course type	Masters by Research (AQF level 9)
Owner	Graduate Research School
College	Science and Engineering

Award 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 JCU Admissions Policy.

EFTSL to complete (equivalent full-time student load)

2 EFTSL

Course learning outcomes

Graduates of a Masters Degree (Research) will have:

Knowledge:

A body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in one or more disciplines
Advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning.

Skills

Cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and its application
Cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
Cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
Cognitive and technical skills to design, use and evaluate research and research methods
Communication and technical skills to present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research results to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge.

Graduates of a Masters Degree (Research) will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:

RM7001:03 Planning the Research: Masters Candidates

RM7002:03 Situating the Research: Masters Candidates

MR7003:00 Master of Philosophy Research Thesis (Engineering and Related Technologies)

Expected time to complete	2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Maximum time to complete	4.5 years
Maximum leave of absence	6 months

Supervising body	Research Education Sub-Committee (RESC)
Confirmation of candidature	See HDR Degree Requirements
Supervision	See HDR Degree Requirements
Progression	See HDR Degree Requirements
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
Credit	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Nil

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
Special awards	Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure