Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Philosophy in Education in Parkville Australia | The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne
|
Parkville Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
41,248
(c. USD29,092.21)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Philosophy - Education is a globally recognized postgraduate research degree. This program equips students with advanced capabilities for conducting autonomous, in-depth academic investigations. The dissertation must exhibit rigorous application of specialized knowledge while offering an original contribution to scholarly discourse in the chosen field. Typically, a Master of Philosophy - Education thesis ranges between 30,000 to 40,000 words, excluding tables, maps, bibliographies, and appendices. Footnotes count toward the total word count.
Upon graduating, you will gain the ability to:
Exhibit sophisticated theoretical expertise and comprehension of contemporary research developments and discussions within a specialized discipline, with the capacity to pinpoint areas requiring further study.
Examine, interpret, and integrate complex data, challenges, concepts, and frameworks while applying established theories across various domains of knowledge or practice.
Develop, assess, implement, analyze, conceptualize, and share research that advances understanding in your field of study.
Organize and undertake a comprehensive research project.
Formulate logical, well-supported arguments and effectively communicate research outcomes to both expert and general audiences.
Show thorough awareness of ethical considerations when designing and executing research involving human participants, along with dedication to maintaining research integrity and ethical standards.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Minimum qualifications
Applicants are normally required to have completed at least a four-year honours degree at H2A standard from an Australian university, or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered by the RHD Committee to be equivalent.
Minimum level of academic achievement
Applicants should have achieved an overall H1 (80-100%) or H2A (75-79%) grade in the relevant honours or Masters degree.
Relevance of the degree
The completed degree must be in an area that is relevant to the intended MPhil, including sufficient specialisation such that the applicant will have already developed an understanding and appreciation of a body of knowledge relevant to the intended MPhil.
Evidence of research ability
Applicants are normally required to have completed a research project, component, subject or group of subjects that accounts for at least 25% of their work (i.e. Honours year), or 25% of one year accumulated over the length of a masters course, and which has, or have, been conducted, and assessed, individually. Research carried out in groups should at least have been graded individually.
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic English Only): Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 94 + ; Writing 27; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 65 + written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 185 + no less than 185 in Writing and 169 in each other skill
Tuition
AUD
41,248