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The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a university-wide master by research degree. In the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences the MPhil may be undertaken in the principal areas of research offered by the faculty. Students will be required to conduct a prescribed program of research under direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. The supervisor, in consultation with the candidate, is responsible for developing the research program to be followed by the candidate and for reporting at regular intervals on the candidate's progress. The MPhil requires the candidate to submit a thesis which may include published work directly relevant to the argument of the thesis, provided such work has been written during the period of candidature and has not been presented for any other degree or diploma at this university of any other institution.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with honours 1, honours 2A, or honours upper 2B from Monash University, or have qualifications which in the opinion of the Research Graduate School Committee (RGSC) are equivalent or a satisfactory substitute.

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The Master of Philosophy allows candidates to develop in-depth knowledge, expertise and skills through the application of research to business problems and issues.

Students gain experience in the design and implementation of research and make a contribution to an existing body of knowledge by applying, clarifying or interpreting that knowledge.

Monash University has formally adopted a commitment to scholarly research that includes the aim to be known globally for delivering high quality research that leads business and economic theory and practice.

The Monash Faculty of Business and Economics has received international recognition for its high quality teaching, research and corporate links, including accreditation by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).

Entry Requirements

Applicants need to have completed an upper second class bachelors degree requiring at least four years of full-time study, including a research component in the fourth year, or completed a course leading to a masters preliminary qualification at a level rated as equivalent to an upper second class honours degree, or qualifications, which in the opinion of the committee, are equivalent or a satisfactory substitute.

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The Master of Philosophy can be taken in any discipline for which appropriate supervision is available.

The Master of Philosophy is a program of independent, supervised research and is assessed solely on the basis of a thesis. It is a highly flexible course that mirrors the structure and breadth of the Doctor of Philosophy.

Entry Requirements

(a) have a bachelor's degree with at least upper second class honours in an appropriate subject area, or have been granted equivalent status;

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(b) be a graduate of this University or been admitted to equivalent status and can satisfy the Board that they have had adequate research preparation since graduation;

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(c) be a recipient of a University scholarship for master's degree by research (by thesis) study awarded by the Scholarships Committee of the Board of the Graduate Research School;

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(d)(i) have a bachelor's degree of this University, or a qualification recognised by the Board as equivalent, and have since graduation passed a preliminary examination in terms of the University Policy on the Higher Degree by Research Preliminary Course in the subject area in which research is to be undertaken; and

(ii) have completed and had approved by the Board, on the recommendation of the supervisor and the head of school, a master's research proposal;

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(e) have previously undertaken work at a high enough standard towards a higher degree by research in this or another approved institution but has not submitted it for any degree.

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Notes

Eligible for Australian Research Scheme funding.

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Applied philosophical studies involves questioning much that is taken for granted by common sense or popular belief, in morals, politics, religion, art, history and science. Consequently, its method is necessarily both imaginative and analytic, the aim being to elucidate concepts and understand varieties of explanation and description in various fields, rather than to rival their proper practitioners in the discovery of facts, the construction of theories or the implementation of ideals. These debates include the values of freedom and equality, human rights and social justice, and environmental ethics, asking important questions such as whether punishment can be justified or whether animals have rights?

Candidates taking this programme will thus be encouraged to view theoretical analysis as an integral part of their daily praxis. This will give them the opportunity to reflect on and critically engage with the ideas and ideals which lie behind and underpin their work.

Candidates will consider the significance of issues in metaphysics, philosophy of mind, ethical theory and political philosophy to questions of practical concern such as abortion, euthanasia, suicide, freedom of speech, sexual and racial discrimination, debates surrounding reproductive technologies, genetic enhancement, criminal punishment, the environment, world hunger, and the welfare of future people. Thus they will be able to choose from a range of modules covering a variety of different themes and specialist areas. The modules are built around the research specialisms of our academic staff all of whom are research active and regularly publish their thoughts and ideas.

The MA Applied Philosophy is a modular programme. In part I, students take six 20-credit modules. In part II, students are required to write a dissertation.

Entry Requirements

The normal minimum requirement for admission is a Bachelor’s degree, with good II.1 honours, or equivalent. However as part of an inclusive approach to learning we encourage students from non traditional entry points or without recognised educational backgrounds but who have an equivalent and appropriate professional qualification or significant relevant professional experience to apply. In such cases the programme leader may ask for a telephone/ skype conversation or request evidence in the form of a piece of work, report, analysis of some sort to satisfy themselves that each student is able to fulfil their potential on the course

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AN MRes in Applied philosophical studies involves questioning much that is taken for granted by common sense or popular belief, in morals, politics, religion, art, history and science. Consequently, its method is necessarily both imaginative and analytic, the aim being to elucidate concepts and understand varieties of explanation and description in various fields, rather than to rival their proper practitioners in the discovery of facts, the construction of theories or the implementation of ideals. These debates include the values of freedom and equality, human rights and social justice, and environmental ethics, asking important questions such as whether punishment can be justified or whether animals have rights?

Candidates taking this programme will thus be encouraged to view theoretical analysis as an integral part of their daily praxis. This will give them the opportunity to reflect on and critically engage with the ideas and ideals which lie behind and underpin their work.

Candidates will consider the significance of issues in metaphysics, philosophy of mind, ethical theory and political philosophy to questions of practical concern such as abortion, euthanasia, suicide, freedom of speech, sexual and racial discrimination, debates surrounding reproductive technologies, genetic enhancement, criminal punishment, the environment, world hunger, and the welfare of future people.

Thus they will be able to choose from a range of modules covering a variety of different themes and specialist areas. The modules are built around the research specialisms of our academic staff all of whom are research active and regularly publish their thoughts and ideas.

Entry Requirements

The normal minimum requirement for admission is a Bachelor’s degree, with good II.1 honours, or equivalent. However as part of an inclusive approach to learning we encourage students from non traditional entry points or without recognised educational backgrounds but who have an equivalent and appropriate professional qualification or significant relevant professional experience to apply. In such cases the programme leader may ask for a telephone/ skype conversation or request evidence in the form of a piece of work, report, analysis of some sort to satisfy themselves that each student is able to fulfil their potential on the course.

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