* Doctor of Philosophy
* Master of Arts by research
A brief explanation of each of these courses follows. Students should note that full details of courses are contained in the regulations. Further information and application forms for each of these courses may be obtained from Student Administration, Monash University, Gippsland campus, Churchill 3842. Applicants should note that interviews may be required for some of these programs. International students wishing to apply for these programs should contact the manager, International Student Office, Monash University Gippsland campus, Churchill 3842, Australia.
Doctor of Philosophy
It is possible to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy through the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Applicants should possess a degree of master or a degree of bachelor with honours class I or IIA or equivalent. Further information is available in the Monash University PhD and EdD information handbook. Applications will be subject to the availability of suitable supervisors and resources within the school.
A candidate may be enrolled on either a full-time or part-time basis. The total permissible period of candidature is five years (sixty months) full-time, or the equivalent part-time up to a maximum of eight years, after which time candidature will lapse. The minimum period of candidature is twenty-four months.
Further information may be obtained from the chair or secretary to the Postgraduate Committee in Gippsland.
Master of Arts by research
The school offers a masters degree by research. Entry is available to applicants who have completed an honours year or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Entry to the course is subject to the proposed research being within the capacity of the applicant and the school in terms of supervision and resources.
The course may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis. The duration of the program will normally be a minimum of twenty-one calendar months of full-time work (or its equivalent for part-time programs) and a maximum period of thirty-six calendar months (or its equivalent part-time).
Prospective students are advised to contact the chair or secretary of the Postgraduate Committee in Gippsland for further information on eligibility and application procedures.