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Postgraduate Program

Master of Arts (research)

Entry Requirements
BA (Honours) or equivalent

Course Structure

  • The MA (Research) may be undertaken in the following ways;
  • Two postgraduate units of study (12 credit points) and a thesis of 26,000 - 28,000 words; or
  • One postgraduate unit of study (6 credit points) and a thesis of 28,000 30,000 words; or
  • A thesis of 30,000 - 35,000 words
  • A thesis on an approved topic is researched and written under the supervision of a member of the academic staff.
  • Full-time: 1 - 2 years, part-time: 2 - 4 years

Master of Philosophy

Entry requirements
BA (Honours I or II Div. 1) or equivalent

Course structure

  • Candidates proceed by research and thesis. Candidates are required to write a thesis of (40,000 - 60,000 words) on a topic approved by the Department embodying the results of the candidates' own research.
  • Full-time: 1 - 2 years, part-time: 2 - 4 years

Doctor of Philosophy

Entry requirements
BA with First Class Honours or equivalent

Course structure

  • Candidates proceed by research and thesis. Candidates are required to write a thesis of (70,000 - 100,000 words) on a topic approved by the Department embodying the results of the candidates' own research.
  • Full-time: 3 - 4 years, part-time: 3 - 8 years

NB: The above information is not to be taken as a firm offer or undertaking. The University reserves the right to discontinue or vary such courses, arrangements or staff allocation at any time without notice.