Philosophy - D7001

Education

Research master's degree

Build your career, and pursue your interest in education with the support of world class academics from Australia's number one Faculty of Education*.

Enrolment in a master's by research degree involves the independent investigation of a research problem that's been formulated by you as the student. It's expected that the research you undertake will make a contribution to the discipline in which you are enrolled by applying, critiquing, analysing or interpreting that knowledge in ways that facilitate pathways for further learning including PhD candidates.

*Times Higher Education (THE) 2023 World University Rankings by subject

Progression to further studies

You may apply to transfer to a PhD after a defined period (usually 9-12 months enrolment, full-time or equivalent), provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met.

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At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • On-campus at Clayton: Full time & part time
  • On-campus at Peninsula: Full time & part time
  • Online: Full time & part time
Duration
  • 2 years (full time)
  • 4 years (part time)
Start date
 Multiple start dates throughout the year
Qualification
 Master of Philosophy
Fees

Information about fees

Course Handbook

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Successful completion of the program will signify that the student has successfully completed a course postgraduate training in research under academic supervision, and has submitted a thesis that the examiners declare to be a contribution to knowledge and which demonstrates the student's capacity to carry out independent research.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that students will be able to:

  • identify and define research questions
  • identify the appropriate research methods to address the research questions
  • demonstrate mastery of your chosen research methodology/methodologies
  • demonstrate theoretical knowledge at master's level in your chosen field of research
  • communicate your research findings in a format appropriate to your academic discipline
  • write up your research into a high quality thesis
  • contribute new information or new ways of understanding information in the field of research

Entry Requirements

You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.

Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)

Qualifications

All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study.

Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here.

English language requirements

Sound English language skills are required for academic programs at Monash University.

Detailed information on our English language proficiency requirements is available here.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Course requirements

You must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

  • carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty in your chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the faculty
  • submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 35,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of a thesis including published works may be permitted.
  • satisfactorily complete 60 hours of professional development training.

Making the application

Future students

You can apply for this course at any time. See the How to apply for a research degree in Education page for details on the application process, including how to apply for a scholarship.

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page

Fees

Research Training Program (RTP)

This course is supported by the Australian government's Research Training Program (RTP). Under the RTP, domestic students are awarded an RTP Fees Offset which covers the cost of course tuition fees. The estimated annual value of Australian Government support for an RTP Fees Offset is published on the University Graduate Research Scholarships website. The RTP Fees Offset duration is equivalent to the course duration, based on your commencement date and no more than 4 years (FTE) for students enrolled in Doctoral courses and no more than 2 years (FTE) for students enrolled in research Masters courses.

Other costs and fees

For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.