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2024 unit offering information will be available in November 2023

Unit description

Candidates undertake advanced research on an approved topic under the supervision of at least two supervisors approved by the Dean, Graduate Studies and are required to write a thesis of at least 50,000 words.

Unit content

There is no formal syllabus for the thesis component. However, candidates are expected to proceed in accordance with an approved research plan.

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1Conduct advanced research at an international standard on an approved topic that is supervised by at least two supervisors approved by the Higher Degrees Research Committee

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. Conduct advanced research at an international standard on an approved topic that is supervised by at least two supervisors approved by the Higher Degrees Research Committee

Teaching and assessment

Notice

Intensive offerings may or may not be scheduled in every teaching period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Southern Cross University employs different teaching methods within units to provide students with the flexibility to choose the mode of learning that best suits them. SCU academics strive to use the latest approaches and, as a result, the learning modes and materials may change. The most current information regarding a unit will be provided to enrolled students at the beginning of the teaching period.

Fee information

Domestic

Commonwealth Supported courses
For information regarding Student Contribution Amounts please visit the Student Contribution Amounts.

Fee paying courses
For postgraduate or undergraduate full fee paying courses please check Domestic Postgraduate Fees OR Domestic Undergraduate Fees

International

Please check the international course and fee list to determine the relevant fees.

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