Master by Coursework

Schedule of Qualification Categories

Entrance Level

The normal requirement for admission is a relevant bachelor degree or equivalent.

Articulation options (with up to full credit granted) may be available from a related graduate/postgraduate certificate or graduate/postgraduate diploma.

Minimum Duration

• Two standard semesters full-time equivalent (48 credit points) following a related four-year undergraduate bachelor;
• Three semesters full-time equivalent (72 credit points) following a related three-year undergraduate bachelor;
• Three semesters full-time equivalent (72 credit points) following an unrelated undergraduate bachelor.

Exceptions to Master by Coursework program requirements shall be considered on a case-by-case basis by Academic Board, taking into account market forces and comparability with other peer institutions.

Exit Standard

A Master by Coursework:

• extends to fifth-year level academic skills and understanding of a particular field already gained in an undergraduate program, or further specialisation within the same discipline or area of study; or
• develops knowledge and skills in a new discipline or area of study to fourth-year level.

A Master by Coursework may enable entry to doctoral study only if it:

• contains advanced coursework training, of a minimum of six credit points, on current research methodology and theoretical approaches in its discipline;
• contains a self-directed research project of a minimum of six credit points but of no more than half the total credit points of the course; and
• extends disciplinary knowledge and skills to a fifth-year level.