Master of Philosophy

The Master of Philosophy is suited to those who:

• have previously completed a masters by coursework and are looking for an alternative degree
• wish to develop research skills but not at the PhD level
• seek to undertake an inter-disciplinary research topic.

Candidates are required to complete a major thesis of 50,000 words under the supervision of an academic. Its standard should be comparable to legal writings found in learned law journals and must demonstrate the candidate's ability to carry out independent research and to analyse and synthesise legal concepts.
Candidates are required to submit a completed thesis proposal form to the research grants and consultancies office. The prescribed proposal form is available from the research grants and consultancies office upon request.
On receipt of the completed thesis proposal form, the research grants and consultancies officer will submit it to the Research Committee for approval of the topic and the appointment of a supervisor. In approving the research topic, the Research Committee has regard to the adequacy of the candidate's preparation for the research project and the facilities available in the faculty for the supervision and carrying out of the research.
The requirements which must be met with respect to the certification of theses prior to their submission for examination are set out in sections 47 and 48 of the faculty's regulations.

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