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Tailored for graduates who have finished a Masters by coursework or an Honours Bachelor degree, our Master of Philosophy is entirely research-based and spans two years of full-time study. With mentorship from an experienced research supervisor, you'll design, plan, and execute your own independent research project on a topic that inspires you. You'll also enjoy the freedom to explore a subject aligned with your personal interests and professional field. This program is self-guided, requiring no classes or coursework—instead, you'll meet progress milestones to stay on track toward completing your thesis or creative output. Your journey will culminate in producing a significant thesis or creative work with an accompanying exegesis, followed by an oral defense before a panel of examiners. A research degree is an in-depth academic pursuit that enables you to investigate a subject with rigor, tackling intellectual, creative, and practical challenges along the way. Whether your goal is to become a recognized expert in your discipline, secure specialized or higher-paying positions, or turn research into groundbreaking innovations, earning a research degree opens doors to countless possibilities.
For admission to a Master of Philosophy degree, you will need to have completed either (or equivalent to):
* The 0.5 EFTSL of research training must have included at least 50% of research on a focussed topic.
Additional requirements
You will need to demonstrate that your prior qualifications are in a discipline relevant to the proposed area of research – unless an exemption is approved by the Pro Vice Chancellor: Research Training (or delegate).
Please note that admission to a research degree at Adelaide University is conditional on the availability of a suitable supervisory panel and resources to support the proposed project.