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Regulations for the Degree of Master of Philosophy (Research Methodology)

General

  1. The degree of MPhil (Research Methodology) is awarded by the Senate, on the recommendation of the Board of the School of Education.

Admission
  1. Candidates for entry to the course must normally posses a degree of an approved University in an appropriate specialism.

Scheme of Study

  1. The scheme of study will comprise attendance at a specified taught cause, completion of a portfolio of coursework and a dissertation. The taught course will comprise an appropriate combination of core and elective units to be specified by the School Board.

  2. Candidates are required to undertake the scheme of study over a period of not less than one year and not more than three years' full-time study, or not less than two years and not more than five years' part-time study.

Examination

  1. Candidates are required to complete successfully specified assessed coursework in appropriate units. Coursework assignments will total 30,000 words.

  2. Candidates who fail in up to two units may be referred and re-submit work in those units on one occasion by a date specified by the School Board. Failure in more than two units will lead to termination of course registration.

  3. Candidates who successfully complete all coursework are eligible to submit a dissertation of approximately 20,000 words.

  4. Candidates who fail the dissertation may, with the approval of the School Board, resubmit a dissertation on one occasion only by a date specified by the School Board.

Award
  1. Candidates who pass all coursework and dissertation will be awarded the degree of MPhil (Research Methodology).


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