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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.

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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 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
PHIL90024 Philosophy Methods
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

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

Last updated: 25 March 2024