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University of Wollongong (UOW)

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Master of Philosophy (Psychology)

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Philosophy is for students with Honours psychology degrees, or equivalent, who want to enhance their research and psychology career prospects as researchers, or post-graduates whose careers require interpretation and application of research findings.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
1355, 091863K
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The Master of Philosophy is for students with Honours psychology degrees, or equivalent, who want to enhance their research and psychology career prospects as researchers, or post-graduates whose careers require interpretation and application of research findings.

This degree

Research students are encouraged to discuss their work with staff involved in similar research, and to participate in activities organised by the research groups. They also may be required to attend lectures in relevant topics from time to time throughout the program.

What you will study

The Master of Philosophy comprises 24 credit points of coursework and a 72-credit points thesis. Students negotiate possible research topics with academic staff. Psychology staff conduct leading research in their fields and cover a wide range of specialisations within the broader field of psychology.

Entry requirements

Honours degree with 2nd class Division 2 or higher, coursework Masters with WAM 60+ or GPA of 2.8 out of 4.
Candidates with a Coursework Masters degree or a 4-year Bachelor Honours degree in the same discipline may be granted up to 24 credit points of advanced standing for the coursework component of the Master of Philosophy.
Special Admission Requirements
All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:

    Minimum Prior Qualification
    Bachelor

    Study locations

    Wollongong

    Graduate outcomes

    Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at University of Wollongong (UOW).
    76.1%
    Overall satisfaction
    71.7%
    Skill scale
    63%
    Teaching scale
    96.8%
    Employed full-time
    $88.5k
    Average salary