Graduate
Master of Philosophy, Research School of Social Sciences
Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
The Master of Philosophy, Research School of Social Sciences is a graduate program at the Australian National University in Canberra, run through the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, taken over 2 years full-time (96 Units). Graduates are expected to critically analyse, synthesise and evaluate information in a specific area of the discipline relevant to their research. ANU is a research-intensive, Group of Eight university based in Australia's capital, and international students in this program study alongside a large Canberra-based policy, research and public-service community.
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Course structure
4 terms of coursework
- The Master of Philosophy typically consists of two years of full-time study or part-time equivalent
- The Master of Philosophy requires the completion of the following:
- The submission and successful examination of a thesis of up to 60,000 words
- The Master of Philosophy requires the completion of at least 12 units of coursework subject to the requirements of your discipline, which will consist of dedicated HDR coursework on theories, and research methods that are relevant to your thesis
Admissions
Applicants must present at a minimum, an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent, with an overall grade of distinction (or GPA 6/7) or higher, and the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis. Equivalence may be met by a combination of qualifications and professional experience. At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students . Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. If you think you qualify, check out our guidance on how to apply .
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