Master of Studies

Masters (Coursework)

Create your own course with the Master of Studies. This course is designed for graduates who have interdisciplinary personal, academic and/or professional interests and who want to pursue those interests through postgraduate study. ...

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

500, 089501K

Study Mode

In person

About this course

The course provides you with the opportunity to select a unique combination of postgraduate units to achieve your academic, professional and/or personal goals. You are able to enrol in a broad range of postgraduate units offered by different schools and faculties across the University, dependant on your previous study and professional experience. After completing four units (24 points) across the disciplines, you then nominate an area in which you would like to gain a depth of knowledge, in which you take a minimum of four units (24 points). These may include a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.

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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

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Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways

Graduates are well prepared for careers that require interdisciplinary expertise. Career outcomes vary depending on your selected academic and professional pathway.

Career Pathways Graduates are well prepared for careers that require interdisciplinary expertise. Career outcomes vary depending on your selected academic and professional pathway.

Further Study

Following the successful completion of your degree, you may choose to enrol into the PhD or Doctor of Education depending on the units selected and research training included.

Further Study Following the successful completion of your degree, you may choose to enrol into the PhD or Doctor of Education depending on the units selected and research training included.

Course structure

Elective

In consultation with the course adviser, students will initially complete 24 points (4 units) of breadth from elective units available in all faculties. At the completion of the first 24 points (4 units) of the course, each student will be required to nominate their area of disciplinary or cross-disciplinary depth within which they will take a minimum of 24 points (4 units) including units that enable them to to plan, and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship. Remaining units will be selected in consultation with the course adviser as electives to complement and inform study in the area of disciplinary or cross-disciplinary depth. A minimum of 50 per cent of units must be studied at Level 4 or 5. The interdisciplinary service learning SVLG5003 Wicked Problems is highly recommended for all Master of Studies students.

SVLG5003 Wicked Problems (6)

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