Master of Philosophy
What is a Master of Philosophy?
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a two year full-time equivalent research degree and candidates will enrol in a time-based research unit to undertake and complete a research thesis.
The maximum word length of the MPhil is 50,000 and there is recognition of excellence through the award of a Vice-Chancellor's Commendation.
Benefits of our Master of Philosophy program
MPhil graduates find employment opportunities in:
- academia
- government
- financial institutions
- management and senior research positions in various industries as well as in organisations that set national and international research agendas, norms and standards, articulate evidence-based policy options, and monitor trends.
Entry requirements
| Pathway Options |
Minimum entry requirements |
|---|---|
| Option 1 |
Bachelor's degree with demonstrated research experience (co-authorship on a paper or other quantifiable experience able to be assessed by the Committee) |
| Option 2 |
Bachelor's degree with a satisfactorily completed honours degree which includes a research project normally worth at least 25% of the honours program load |
| Option 3 |
Bachelor's degree with a satisfactorily completed coursework Master including a research project normally worth at least 25% of the Master program load |
| Option 4 |
Bachelor's degree with a satisfactorily completed postgraduate diploma including a research component worth 25% of the program load and directly related to the acquisition of research skills |
Fees and costs
For fee information please visit the university HDR website.
More information
- To find a supervisor for the Master of Philosophy please submit an Expression of Interest in PhD/MPhil Study
- Don't qualify for entry into the MPhil program? Find out about our PhD Pathway Programs!
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