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Bachelor of Philosophy/Master of Research

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Owner:
Macquarie University
Award:
Bachelor of Philosophy/Master of Research (BPhil/MRes)
Required Supporting Documents:
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Study Mode:
Full-time, Part-time
Attendance Mode:
Internal
Candidature Length:
Full-time: 2 years
Study Period Offerings:
Session 1 (February)
General requirements:
Minimum number of credit points for this degree 64
Minimum number of credit points at 700 level 28
Minimum number of credit points at 800 level 32
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below
Note:
This program is available as a research training pathway for domestic students. Students who successfully complete the program will be awarded a Master of Research (MRes).

In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award.

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

Additional

Required
4
Research Communications (4)
 
Required
4cp from
 
Research Frontiers in Biology (4)
 
 
Research Frontiers in Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences (4)
 
 
Research Frontiers in Computing 1 (4)
 
 
Research Frontiers in Environment and Geography 1 (4)
 
 
Research Frontiers 1 (4)
 
 
Research Frontiers in Business and Economics (4)
 
 
Research Frontiers in Human Sciences (4)
 
 
Research Frontiers: Advances in Earth and Planetary Sciences (4)
 
 
Research Frontiers in Mathematics (4)
 
 
Research Frontiers in Medical Science 1 (4)
 
 
Research Frontiers in Physics and Astronomy 1 (4)
 
4
Research Frontiers in Statistics (4)
 
Required
20cp from
20
Units at 700 level
Required
4cp from
 
One unit at 700 level OR
 
Ancient Languages Foundation (4)
 
 
Reading Academic Texts in German I (4)
 
 
Reading Academic Texts in German II (4)
 
4
Reading Academic Texts in French (4)
 
Required
32cp from
 
Master of Research - Accounting and Corporate Governance (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Indigenous Studies (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Applied Finance and Actuarial Studies (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Ancient History (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Health Innovation (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Anthropology (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Advanced Medicine (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Biology (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Chemistry and Biomolecular Science (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Chiropractic (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Cognitive Science (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Computing (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Early Childhood (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Economics (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Education (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Engineering (32)
 
 
Master of Research - English (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Environmental Sciences (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Earth and Planetary Science (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Geography and Planning (32)
 
 
Master of Research - International Studies (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Law (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Linguistics (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Mathematics (32)
 
 
Master of Research - MGSM (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Modern History (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Marketing and Management (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Music, Media, Communication and Cultural Studies (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Philosophy (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Health Profession (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Physics and Astronomy (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Policing, Intellignce and Counter Terrorism (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Politics and International Relations (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Psychology (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Sociology (32)
 
 
Master of Research - Special Education (32)
 
32
Master of Research - Statistics (32)
 

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

64
Additional Information
Graduate Capabilities

The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows:

Cognitive capabilities
(K) discipline specific knowledge and skills
(T) critical, analytical and integrative thinking
(P) problem solving and research capability
(I) creative and innovative


Interpersonal or social capabilities
(C) effective communication
(E) engaged and ethical local and global citizens
(A) socially and environmentally active and responsible

Personal capabilities
(J) capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative
(L) commitment to continuous learning

Recognition of Prior Learning

Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. For recognition of prior informal and non-formal learning, please refer to the relevant RPL Plan, which describes the evidential requirements and approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit in this program.


For undergraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl
For postgraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl

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Support for Learning

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Further information can be found at www.students.mq.edu.au/support/

Campus Wellbeing contact details:
Phone: +61 2 9850 7497
Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au
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Program Standards and Quality

The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders.

Assessment Regulations

This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy.