The Master of Philosophy is a research degree with an examinable coursework component, taken over three semesters and comprising 72 Units of Credit. A thesis embodies the result of an original investigation, design or engineering development. A progamme of advanced study, comprising 18-24 Units of Credit of coursework makes up the remainder of the programme. The coursework component will normally comprise three or four courses selected from the Coursework Masters offering for the relevant discipline and approved by the Head of School. Candidates may undertake interdisciplinary studies subject to approval. Subject to the approval of the programme authority, candidates may enrol in postgraduate courses from other tertiary institutions.
Applicants wishing to gain entry to a postgraduate (coursework or research) programme should apply online via the University web portal called myUNSW - http://my.unsw.edu.au The online application for UNSW@ADFA programmes is free of charge and will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. If you try to apply after the UNSW@ADFA closing date you will not be able to submit an online application. If this occurs you should contact Student Administrative Services at UNSW@ADFA to access a paper-based application form.
You can call the Student Administrative Services at +61 (2) 6268 6000 or email them at sas@adfa.edu.au
UNSW@ADFA is the Canberra campus of The University of New South Wales (UNSW) and is located at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). The Academy was opened in 1986 and operates under an Agreement between The University of New South Wales and the Commonwealth of Australia.