Master of Philosophy

Enrolment in a Master of Philosophy involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by the student in consultation with supervisors. It is expected that the research undertaken will make a contribution to the discipline in which the student is enrolled by applying, clarifying, critiquing or interpreting that knowledge. Students are supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout their enrolment.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Successful completion of the program will signify that the student has successfully completed a course of research training and has satisfied the examiners that they can carry out a research project and critically analyse the results.

Conditions of enrolment

Students are to refer to the Handbook for Research Master's DegreesHandbook for Research Master's Degrees (http://www.monash.edu/migr/research-degrees/handbook/masters) for all policies and procedures relating to their enrolment.

This course consists of a research and thesis component.

Areas of research

This course provides advanced interdisciplinary training in research that aims to reduce the incidence and impact of injury across transport, workplace, home and community sectors.

MIRI has internationally recognised research strengths, and methodological and disciplinary expertise in safety science; social and behavioral sciences; epidemiology, statistical analysis and data systems; human factors; engineering, in-depth crash investigation; program evaluation; and, disaster resilience.

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

(1.) carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the Monash Injury Research Institute (MIRI) in the student's chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the institute; and

(2.) 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 Submission of the thesis based on or partially based on conjointly published or unpublished workconjointly published or unpublished work (http://www.monash.edu.au/migr/examiners/publication/) may be permitted.

(3.) undertake compulsory training in the following areas:

• Monash Graduate Research Induction (online)
• Research Integrity (online)
• Institute induction, including occupational health and safety (where required).

In consultation with their supervisors, students may also elect to undertake additional approved activities to enable, complement or support their research including specific disciplinary, methodological and/or professional development activities.

Students are required to undertake regular progress milestones to support them in conducting research of an appropriate quality, originality and depth as required by their course of study, in accordance with the Graduate Research Progress Management policyGraduate Research Progress Management policy (http://policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/research/mrgs/grad-research-progress-mgmt-policy.html) and supporting procedures.

Students 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 any relevant conditions are met.