Master of Philosophy
The Master of Philosophy provides a postgraduate qualification for those seeking to enhance their skills in the professional domain of research. The Master of Philosophy provides research training through coursework and a research project, culminating in a minor thesis.
The core structure of the course has been designed with an underpinning of adult learning theory to promote collaboration and critical thinking on the part of the student. This delivers a challenging, engaging, and integrated learning experience for students. Knowledge and skills are both scaffolded within each subject and is built throughout the course.
Graduates of the Master of Philosophy (MPHIL21) will have knowledge and skills for research, professional practice, and further learning. They will have an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one or more disciplines or areas of practice. They will have expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in a body of knowledge or practice to independently analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories. Graduates will be able to independently undertake research projects.
Campus Information
Sydney
Sydney is home to stunning beaches surrounded by natural beauty. Sydney is Australia’s largest city,
Flinders street campus (Melbourne)
Known for its varied and dynamic culture, Melbourne (the capital city of Victoria) is rated as Australia’s best and most liveable city for students.
Brisbane
Enjoy the beach all year long in Brisbane where the sub-tropical weather makes for pleasant winter days and an average 300 days of sunshine year round.
Adelaide
Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is consistently voted among the most liveable cities in the world.
Intakes
- Feb
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- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates of the Master of Philosophy have a bright future. They will have demonstrated their preparedness for a career in research and analysis within government, higher education, research centres and private enterprises. Graduates will have demonstrated intellectual leadership, positioning them for roles such as those in the following areas:
- Policy research
- Research projects
- Research & development
- Academic research
- Industry and government advising
- Further study, including the Professional Doctorate or PhD
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Australian bachelor's degree (honors) or equivalent, or Australian bachelor's degree (with credit average) or equivalent, or Australian graduate diploma or masters by coursework (with credit average) or equivalent; and
- Research proposal; and
- Academic IELTS 7.0 (no band less than 6.5) or equivalent
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 096609F
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
59000 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A