Saturday, January 3, 2009

Master's Degree Programs

Higher education offered in the Universities and Colleges in Australia are internationally reputed for excellence. In the Australian education system, the Master's programs are offered in all possible areas of study. Australian universities constantly make endeavors to introduce many innovative courses also, especially at the postgraduate level. Academicians from Australian higher institutions and universities are recruited internationally. Master's programs in Australian Universities are offered to students in the forms of attending lectures, tutorials, seminars, as well as conducting independent research in libraries or laboratories. Students in postgraduate study level are encouraged to collect and analyze data by themselves or in groups, to discuss questions and related topics in a logical form and to participate debate with other students and lecturers. 

The duration of the postgraduate programs in most of the Australian Universities is 1 to 2 years. The evaluation system at the postgraduate study level in Australian Universities and Colleges has its own methods. Students may be assessed through examination, dissertation, essay and reports, oral presentations, class participation, practical work and tests. Postgraduate degrees in Australia mostly involve research work, which is judged by thesis. Postgraduate admissions for international students in Australia are done through TOEFL or IELTS scores. Australian Colleges or Universities has its own academic entry requirements for various Master's programs. Many universities require students to have a certain grade point average, GPA, from high school or undergraduate degree.

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