Master of Philosophy - Engineering
From January 1, 2010, all students wishing to study a Masters Degree will enrol in the Master of Philisophy - Engineering
What is a Masters by Research Degree in the Melbourne School of Engineering?
A Research Masters Degree is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research.
On completion of the course students should be able to:
- demonstrate advanced learning in research skills and mastery of appropriate techniques, such as the use of archival or primary evidence, analysis of data, judgment of conflicting evidence etc;
- demonstrate specialist knowledge in the area of their research;
- present the results of their research in publishable form or work towards incorporating their findings in further research;
- apply the research skills acquired to other projects;
- demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, research ethics or code of practice.
Structure of a Masters by Research Degree
All candidates for the Masters by Research Degree will be examined on the basis of their thesis. A candidate will have appropriately experienced supervisor/s and an Advisory Committee who in consultation with the candidate, arranges a course of supervised research designed to suit the individual requirements and interests of the candidate. A candidate may be required to supplement their research program by attendance at, or enrolment in, additional subjects if considered necessary by the supervisor(s).
What is a Masters leading to PhD in the Melbourne School of Engineering?
In some cases a student may be offered a Masters leading to PhD. This means that a student begins their research degree as a Masters student and when a student has completed approximately 12 months of study they apply to convert to a PhD degree. The PhD candidature will normally be regarded as a continuation of the same program of study, and the PhD commencement date will be backdated to the commencement date of the Master's degree. Students who successfully convert to a PhD Degree will become Confirmed PhD Candidates. The conversion process from Masters to PhD is a very similar process to the Confirmation process that all PhD students must complete 12 months into their study. Some Departments in the Melbourne School of Engineering usually offer most students applying to commence a degree the Masters leading to PhD.
Intake
Students may commence the Masters by Research at any time during the year subject to prior arrangement with their nominated supervisor. Where a student is enrolling in a masters degree with a coursework component intake may be restricted by the timetabling of subjects.
Length/mode
Normally 1.5 years full time equivalent with a minimum of 1 year full time and a maximum of 2 years full time enrolment.
Admission requirements
Normally a four year degree at first class honours standard, or completion of a masters preliminary program or postgraduate diploma or equivalent pathway study.
How to apply
- Applicants are advised to visit The Melbourne School of Engineering website for information about Engineering Research projects and opportunities.
- Interested applicants can also search for a Supervisor and apply via an online Expression of Interest
Further information
- Master of Philisophy - Engineering University Handbook entry