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Master of Philosophy


  • The University of Queensland
  • Course CRICOS Code:0100215 0100216
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.46
  • Course Duration:1.5 Years,2 Years
  • Australian State:QueenslandQLD
  • Australian City:Brisbane
  • Course Intake:Quarter 1,Quarter 2,Quarter 3,Quarter 4

Course Description

A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an internationally recognised graduate research degree. With guidance from your advisory team, you will undertake a significant research project and complete a 40,000-word thesis and an oral examination. The MPhil will take you 1.5 to 2 years to complete full time and will enable you to develop advanced knowledge and methodologies. MPhil work is done independently and you will need a strong academic background to apply. You may need to submit a research proposal and other documents to support your application. About 500 MPhil students join UQ each year researching a wide range of topics. Many MPhil candidates choose to continue with their research in order to obtain a PhD.

Basic Information

Course Discipline Philosophy
Faculty Faculty of Science
Qualification Level Research Degrees
2024 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 0
Course Duration 1.5 Years,2 Years
Campus(es) Gatton

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements Academic entry requirements You have to prove you are prepared for MPhil study. You do this by showing you: have completed some research experience have completed an approved university degree and can meet the English language requirements. Approved degrees You need one of the following approved degrees to apply for an MPhil: Bachelor’s degree from an approved university with at least Honours Degree class IIB or equivalent, which includes relevant experience; or Postgraduate degree (at least one year full-time or equivalent) with an overall grade point average of 5 on the 7-point UQ scale, together with relevant experience, approved by the dean; or Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of documented relevant experience, approved by the dean; or Other qualifications or experience that show you can meet admission standards. Relevant experience You need some relevant experience to be accepted into an MPhil. Relevant experience can be drawn from things like: courses directed at the formation of research skills work experience where you have planned and executed projects, or a portfolio of published creative work and critical discussion. Find out what we accept as relevant experience
English Requirements IELTS Clinical projects:7.0( No band less than 7.0) IELTS All other disciplines:6.5( No band less than 6.0) TOEFL Paper-based:570(5.0 in TWE (written),54 in reading. listening TOEFL Internet-based:87 (W 21 R,L,S 19)
Portfolio Required NO
Work Experience Required NO