Overview

Candidates of Master of Philosophy in Information Sciences from University of Wollongong will make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in their chosen field of research. They will also be able to communicate this contribution to their peers and the community.

Key Features

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of the course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

Demonstrate expert, specialised cognitive technical and research skills in a discipline area to independently and systematically generate original knowledge and understanding to make a substantial scholarly contribution to a discipline.

Critically reflect on, synthesis and evaluate a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the frontier of a discipline area.

Communicate research findings, explaining and critiquing theoretical propositions, methodologies, results and conclusions to peers and to the community.

Apply detailed knowledge of research, research integrity, ethics and the

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Engineering for MPhil and PhDI

Information & Communication Technology for MPhil and PhD(I)

Mathematics & Applied Statistics for MPhil and PhD(I)

Physics & Medical Radiation Physics for MPhil and PhD(I)

MPhil Thesis Part Time

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-09 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wollongong, Australia
Wollongong, Australia

Disciplines

Physics Mathematics Information Technology (IT) View 29 other Masters in Mathematics in Australia

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General requirements

CRICOS: 087636M
A Bachelor plus a coursework Masters degree with a minimum credit average (65% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0), or a four year Bachelor Honours degree (with a minimum of 2-2 Honours) are the typical entry requirements for the Master of Philosophy. A three year Bachelor degree (without Honours), but with a distinction average (75%) may also be a suitable entry requirement, if in the same discipline as the proposed program.
Research related and professional experience will also be considered when assessing qualifications. The Head of Postgraduate Studies for the relevant unit will approve entry into the Master of Philosophy, based on academic results, research and professional experience.
Candidates with a coursework masters degree or a four year Bachelor (Honours) degree in the same discipline may be granted up to 24cp of advanced standing for the coursework component of the Masters of Philosophy.

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Tuition Fees

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41328 AUD / year

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Living costs

Wollongong

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1600 - 2200 AUD / month

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