Master of Philosophy (Education)

The Master of Philosophy is a degree completed by research and advanced coursework. Students undertaking this degree are assigned to a supervisor and, usually, an associate supervisor. This program consists of a supervised research component and required coursework. It is designed for students interested in pursuing research but not eligible to undertake a PhD.

MPhil candidates must complete:

one Education or Social Work core unit (6 credit points); and
one elective unit (6 credit points) as recommended by the supervisor from the units of study table below

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Master of Philosophy in Education

These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2014, the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended), the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Up to date versions of all such documents are available from the Policy Register: http://sydney.edu.au/policies.

Course resolutions

Part 1: Preliminary

1 Course codes

Code	Course and stream title
RMPHLEDC-01	Master of Philosophy in Education

Part 2: Admission requirements

2 Eligibility for admission to candidature

(1)

To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or Associate Dean, an applicant must hold or have completed the requirements for:

(a)

a Bachelor of Education (Honours) or Master of Teaching (Honours) degree of the University of Sydney; or

(b)

an honours degree in a subject within the area in which the applicant seeks to proceed; or

(c)

the degree of Master of Education completed with a weighted average mark of at least 75.

(2)

The Dean or Associate Dean may admit to candidature an applicant who does not meet the requirements of sub-clause (1), provided that the applicant holds a qualification or qualifications that, in the opinion of the Faculty Division of Doctoral Studies, are equivalent to those prescribed in sub-clause (1).

3 Application for admission to candidature

(1)

An applicant for admission to candidature must submit to the Faculty:

(a)

satisfactory evidence of the applicant's eligibility for admission;

(b)

a proposed course of research and advanced study, approved by the Faculty Research Proposal Committee in which the work is to be undertaken; and

(c)

a statement certifying the applicant's understanding that, subject to the HDR Rule, if the candidature is successful, his or her thesis will be lodged with the University Librarian and made available for immediate public use.

(2)

In addition, an applicant for admission to part-time candidature must submit a statement that he or she will have sufficient time available to complete the requirements of the degree in accordance with these resolutions.

4 Credit transfer

The HDR Rule specifies the conditions for the granting of credit for previous studies, including the effect on completion times.

Part 3: Candidature

5 Appointment of supervisor

The Faculty Division of Doctoral Studies will appoint a supervisor and associate supervisor for each candidate in accordance with the HDR Rule and Academic Board policies for postgraduate research higher degree supervision.

6 Control of candidature

The HDR Rule specifies the conditions for the control of candidature by the University.

7 Location of candidature and attendance

The HDR Rule specifies the conditions for the location of candidature and attendance by candidates at the University.

Part 4: Requirements

8 Degree requirements

(1)

To satisfy the requirements of the degree candidates must:

(a)

complete any specified probationary requirements;

(b)

complete any prescribed seminars or units of study;

(c)

conduct research on an approved topic; and

(d)

write a thesis embodying the results of the research.

9 The thesis

(1)

A candidate shall produce a thesis that meets the requirements specified in the HDR Rule.

(2)

The thesis will be approximately 30,000 words in length unless otherwise approved by the Dean or Associate Dean.

Part 5: Enrolment and progression

10 Probation

(1)

A candidate is normally accepted for candidature on a probationary basis for a period not exceeding one year according to the provisions of the HDR Rule.

(2)

In the probationary period each candidate must:

(a)

complete a specified research methods unit of study from the table of units of study for the degree of Master of Philosophy;

(b)

complete a further unit of study to be chosen from the table of units of study for the degree of Master of Philosophy;

(c)

develop and present a refined research proposal to the satisfaction of the supervisor and the Faculty Research Proposal Committee; and

(d)

demonstrate adequate English language competency for the completion of the degree.

11 Time limits, earliest and latest submission dates

The HDR Rule specifies the allowable completion times and submission dates available for full- and part-time candidates in this course.

12 Mode of attendance

The attendance pattern for this course is full-time or part-time. Visa requirements commonly restrict international students to full-time study only.

13 Discontinuation of candidature

A candidate may discontinue enrolment in a unit of study or the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.

14 Suspension of candidature

A candidate may suspend enrolment from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.

15 Leave of absence

A candidate may take leave of absence from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.

16 Progress

A candidate is required to maintain satisfactory progress towards the timely completion of the degree. Progress will be reviewed annually according to the provisions of the HDR Rule.

Part 6: Examination

17 Examination of the thesis

(1)

Examination of the thesis will be conducted in general accordance with standards prescribed by Academic Board for the Doctor of Philosophy, except that:

(a)

three copies of the thesis shall be submitted by the candidate;

(b)

two examiners will be appointed by the Faculty, at least one of whom shall be external to the University; and

(c)

the Faculty Division of Doctoral Studies will act in place of the PhD Award Sub-Committee.

(2)

The thesis will be graded by the examiners and a 'Thesis grade' will be recorded on the academic transcript.

18 Award of the degree

The degree is awarded at the Pass level.

Part 7: Other

19 Transitional provisions

(1)

These course resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2012 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2012 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.

(2)

Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2012 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed within the time limits specified in those resolutions. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.

Unit of study	Credit points	Session
Master of Education (Research)
Elective units
EDPJ5022 Research Methods in Language Studies	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
EDPK5001 Qualitative Methods	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
EDPK5003 Developing a Research Project	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
EDPC5012 Evaluating Learning Tech. Innovation	6	Semester 1

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