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  4. Philosophy
  5. Structure

Philosophy // Structure

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Structure

Duration: 1.5 years full-time / 3 years part-time

Program Requirements -

  • 20,000-22,000 word thesis
  • two compulsory subjects (25 points)

The results from the thesis and the coursework subjects are consolidated towards the final result for the course.

Please note: 

The expected length of an MA shorter thesis is 20,000 to 22,000 words. Permission is required from the Associate Dean (Graduate Studies) if a thesis is to exceed 22,000 words.

Subject Options

Thesis subject

The expected length of an MA shorter thesis is 20,000 to 22,000 words. Permission is required from the Associate Dean (Graduate Studies) if a thesis is to exceed 22,000 words.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
PHIL70005 Shorter Thesis - Philosophy
Time-based Research (On Campus - Parkville)
 0

Compulsory Subjects

2 compulsory subjects (25 points)

Code Name Study period Credit Points
PHIL90007 Literature Review
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
PHIL90024 Philosophy Methods
March (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/shaps

Last updated: 10 June 2022