MPhil

Credit points

160

Minimum duration

2 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Approved locations

  • Ballarat
  • Brisbane
  • Canberra
  • Melbourne
  • North Sydney
  • Strathfield
  • Other

Note:

Also offered at Adelaide Leadership Centre


EFTSL value of units : All 10 cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125.

Admission requirements

A candidate for the degree of Master of Philosophy must comply with the Higher Degree Research Regulations.

An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree of Master of Philosophy must have completed one of the following:

a. An appropriate undergraduate degree with Honours at a minimum level of Second Class Division A (Distinction average); or

b. Postgraduate research training (eg coursework completed to distinction level or higher or a master-by-coursework degree); or

c. Demonstrated research experience with evidence of capacity to undertake independent research work (eg an authored publication).

Meeting the eligibility requirements for admission is not in itself a guarantee of admission. The candidate’s potential to undertake research, the quality and feasibility of the research proposal, the availability of appropriate supervision and the referee’s reports will all be taken into consideration. Please refer to Regulation 5.2.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.



Completion requirements

To qualify for the degree, a candidate must satisfy the requirements of the course approved in their case in accordance with the Higher Degree Research Regulations.

Progression requirements

Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator.

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