Learning Outcomes

Master’s Degree by Research

At the end of the programme, graduates must be able to:

1) demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the relevant field;

2) apply practical skills in the relevant field;

3) relate ideas to societal issues in the relevant field;

4) conduct research with minimal supervision and adhere to legal, ethical and professional codes of practice;

5) demonstrate leadership qualities through communicating and working effectively with peers and stakeholders;

6) generate solutions to problems using scientific and critical thinking skills; and

7) manage information for lifelong learning.

Doctoral Degree by Research

At the end of the programme, graduates must be able to:

1) synthesise knowledge and contribute to original research that broadens the frontier of knowledge in the relevant field;

2) adapt practical skills leading to innovative ideas in the relevant field;

3) provide expert advice to society in the relevant field;

4) conduct research independently and adhere to legal, ethical and professional codes of practice; 5) display leadership qualities through communicating and working effectively with peers and stakeholders;

6) appraise problems in the relevant field critically using scientific skills; and

7) integrate information for lifelong learning.