Master of Philosophy (Society and Culture)

Graduates of a Masters Degree (Research) will have: 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; 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; and 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: With creativity and initiative to new situations and/or for further learning; With high level personal autonomy and accountability; and To plan and execute a substantial piece of research. An Online delivery mode is also offered by this program.