Master of Philosophy - 2018

Postgraduate - Course

Commencement year

This course entry applies to students commencing this course in 2018 and should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Monash University Accident Research Centre.

Other commencement years for this course: 2017, 2016, 2015 and more

Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.

Course code

2603

Abbreviated title

MPhil(MUARC)

CRICOS code

070625J

Managing faculty

Monash University Accident Research Centre

Coordinator

Associate Professor Jennie Oxley

Contact details

Postgraduate Studies Administrative Officer, 21 Alliance Lane, Clayton Campus, Telephone +61 3 9902 0358, Email muarc-graduateresearch@monash.edu

Admission and fees

Australia

Course type

Master by research

Standard duration

2 years FT, 4 years PT

The student's research master's project is to be conceived from the outset as clearly achievable within the standard duration of the degree, taking into consideration all elements, including any compulsory coursework required.

Mode and location

On-campus (Clayton)

Off-campus (Clayton)

Multi-modal (Clayton)

Award

Master of Philosophy

Description

Enrolment in a master's by research degree involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by you as the student. It is 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. You will be supported in your research by a supervisory team.rolment.

Outcomes

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

You will be required to complete:

  • Monash Graduate Research Induction (online)
  • Research Integrity (online)
  • any faculty or program induction requirements.

As a student of the university, you will be required to abide by all relevant statutes, regulations, policies and procedures. This includes maintaining satisfactory progress via regular milestone reviews in accordance with the Graduate Research Progress Management policyGraduate Research Progress Management policy (http://www.monash.edu/_data/assets/pdffile/0009/787311/Graduate-Research-Progress-Management-Policy.pdf) and procedures, ensuring you are undertaking research of an appropriate quality and scale as required by your course. You should refer to the University's current statutes and the University Policy BankUniversity Policy Bank (https://www.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/graduate-education) for links to relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.

Structure

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.

MUARC 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.

Requirements

You 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 University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) in your chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the institute

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 a thesis including published worksthesis including published works (https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/supervisors-and-examiners/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, you may also elect to undertake additional approved activities to enable, complement or support their research including specific disciplinary, methodological and/or professional development activities.

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 any relevant conditions are met.