The Master of Philosophy is a specialized research degree for students whose future career will require them to conduct, interpret and apply the findings of research, with a focus on studies in Human Geography and Sustainable Communities. This degree One third of this degree is coursework with the remainder of the program used to conduct a supervised research project. The Master of Philosophy is also a pathway to higher degree research programs such as the Doctor of Education or the Doctor of Philosophy. What you will study You will negotiate a short program of coursework relevant to your topic before conducting an extended research project. The School of Geography and Sustainable Communities has expertise relates to the Anthropocene, Climate Change, Cultural Geography, Economic Geography, Energy Efficiency, Indigenous Geographies, Mobility’s, Natural Hazards, Population Geography, Resource Management, Social Inequalities, Sustainability and Urban Geography. Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Master of Philosophy will be able to: Demonstrate cognitive technical and creative skills in a disciplinary area within social sciences to plan and execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to knowledge Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and critically reflect on, synthesize and evaluate complex information, problems, concepts, and theories Communicate a coherent and sustained argument, explaining and disseminating research results and conclusions to peers and to the community. Apply advanced knowledge of research, research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others, to plan and execute a substantial piece of research with a high level of autonomy, accountability, adaptability and responsibility for personal outputs. Course Structure The degree comprises a coursework component (24cp) and a research component (72cp) as listed below. International candidates are required to complete RESH900 (Fundamentals for HDR Writing) unless waived by the HPS. Candidates are required to successfully complete the coursework component of the MPhil. In the research component candidates prepare their research thesis. Why choose this course UOW is home to Human Geography researchers who are leaders in their field in Australia and Internationally. Our academics will supervise you to build your own research career through projects and our research seminar series. At UOW you will have the opportunity to develop your practical Human Geography skills and professional networks so that you are competitive in the workforce.