The Master of Philosophy comprises 24 credit points of coursework and a 72-credit points' thesis. Academic Units may award advanced standing for the coursework component and will determine the appropriate entry point. Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Master of Philosophy will be able to: Demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills in a discipline area to plan and execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to knowledge; Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and critically reflect on, synthesise 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. Research Areas Areas of research available to candidates undertaking the Master of Philosophy with the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences are listed under each of the Faculty’s disciplines along with a list of research projects in each discipline: Mathematics and Applied Statistics Physics Computer Science and Information Technology Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering Mechanical, Materials and Mechatronic Engineering Specialisations Mathematics Statistics Physics Medical Radiation Physics Computer Science Computer and Information Security Information Technology Information Systems and Technology Computer Engineering Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Materials Engineering Superconducting and Electronic Materials Polymer Materials Nano-Materials Special Materials Research and Technology Mechanical Engineering Mechatronic Engineering Manufacturing and Mechatronics Bulk Materials Handling Mining Engineering Intelligent Mechatronics Signal Processing Electrical Engineering Intelligent Networks Power Electronics and Drives Power Systems Telecommunications Engineering.